I got there in good time to be about 20th in the queue to get in - by golly it was freezing waiting, the organisers actually let everyone in 5 minutes early which was a first.
I don't think there were as many people as some years and definitely less books - especially the non-fiction. It's held in the gym/main hall of a prep school and gets pretty squashed!
I bought these for me
I need to do another sort out of some books to go to ziffit or charity shop to make room for these new purchases - 9 in had better result in more than 9 going out I think.
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Sue
Good for you driving down the A12. I think I have all 4 of those Children’s book. The Jingle Bells one has a red ribbon and jingle bell? I am finding that good quality children’s books are becoming harder to find in Charity shops and sales. You are very organised for Advent presents. A lovely idea.
ReplyDeleteI've found 2 of the Jingle bells with a bell now so one each for Jacob and Florence when they are 4 years old in 2020
DeleteA great haul but no Persephone books.
ReplyDeleteI looked but no sign of any
DeleteSome good titles there Sue and at not too much expense either. Well done for braving the A12 as I know you were a bit worried about that when you first decided to go. It's a road I am familiar with and wasn't too bad when we used to venture along it into Suffolk. Mind you, that was nearly 20 years ago now!
ReplyDeleteThe A12 is busy but it wasn't too bad on Saturday, it gets worse the nearer to London it gets - don't know if I'll ever be brave enough to get down there to the M25!
DeleteBrilliant purchases, well worth the chilly waiting time :-)
ReplyDeleteThere was a queue of shivering people we were glad to get in
DeleteWhen I read book sale I had to jump to your post as I love a good book sale! Looks like you got some bargains. I think half the fun is looking through all those books trying to find something. I'm not a fan of crowds though. Glad you were able to get in a little early because of the cold. Brrr..
ReplyDeleteThere are plenty to look through, some people buy huge bags full
DeleteA really lovely bundle of books. Glad you had a good day.
ReplyDeleteHazel c uk
A charity book sale is one of my favourite things to visit.
DeleteYour energy astounds me Sue - but then it was a book sale (see your comment above this!)
ReplyDeleteI too love a book sale tho its been a while since I went to one. There is a church not too far away that has an annual sale. You have given me a nudge to keep my eyes open for when it it on next.
ReplyDeleteYou would love it here at the moment the childrens books are all 1p each in one of the charity shops. I have topped up for all of the Grandchildren. What a great haul you managed to get.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat event.. so many books.. it looks like you got some winners. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteYou did very well with your purchases.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Sorry, I am late as usual these days - blame the fairy factory! I could simply follow your lead in book choices, you always choose the kind of titles I would go for. I hope they are as interesting as they look. I try to stick to the one in, one out, rule...I fail. You are made of sterner stuff than I.
ReplyDeleteLovely books, the Christmas ones for the children look delightful you are certainly ahead of the game for planning there.
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