After months of finding nothing in charity shops I had some good book finds in Bury St Edmunds when I had a morning there last week
Found this for 50p, it's yet another book that I owned once when there were over 1,000 books on the shelves and regretted getting rid of it later during one of the moves.
And I've added to my small Little Toller Books Collection with this for £2.99. Thought I'd not read it but it's in my 'Book of Books Read' from many years ago. Can't remember anything about it so it will be interesting to read again.
And finally a very unusual find for £2.50 were these - 4 copies of a quarterly publication, a literary magazine by Slightly Foxed who reprint books from the past and sell other books too. Described on their website.............
Slightly Foxed is the quarterly magazine that introduces its readers to books that are no longer new and fashionable but have lasting appeal. Good-humoured, unpretentious and a bit eccentric, it’s more like a well-read friend than a literary magazine. Every issue of Slightly Foxed includes fiction and non-fiction, books that have stood the test of time and have left their mark on the people who write about them. It’s an eclectic mix, and our contributors are an eclectic bunch too – some well-known, others not so, but all passionate about sharing their enthusiasm for a book or author.
From £56 per year, with subscriber discounts and benefits.
All 80 back issues are available from them for £1,160! and lots are on Amazon for around £4 or on Abebooks for £2 each. My 4 copies at £2.50 were quite a bargain and plenty of interesting reading. Books about books are always good.
I have a companion to your Susan Hill, Through The Kitchen Window. There is a recipe therein for a cake which is made with melted butter. I have made it repeatedly with a 100% failure rate! Every. Single. Time. the cake has sunk in the middle! So it gets filled with whipped cream and fruit and no one knows the difference. How incredible this author can go from such charming books to penning some of the most bone chilling ghost stories.
ReplyDeleteOh, and if you like Island Life, keep an eye out for books by Roscoe Howells, The Sounds Between and Cliffs of Freedom.
I've never been able to get into Susan Hills fiction - ghosts or crime but her three books like this one are lovely
DeletePersistence pays off! All good finds, especially the Slightly Foxed ones which could lead you on to even more good finds or titles to add to your library reservations.
ReplyDeleteThe Slightly Foxed was such a surprise find - but a real treat
DeleteWhat an intriguing collection of finds. They should keep you happing occupied for a while.
ReplyDeleteSlightly Foxed sounds particularly interesting.
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The Slightly Foxed quarterly are a good find - full of ideas for more books to read
DeleteYears ago I was sent a leaflet inviting me to subscribe to Slightly Fixed. It looked interesting, but I decided it was not something I wanted to spend money on. I didn't realise it was still going. I hope you find some good inspiration in your bargain copies
ReplyDeleteIt's a very expensive quarterly magazine - not something I could justify buying, but a treat to find these
DeleteI got rid of Susan hills magic apple tree and regretted it ever since
ReplyDeleteYes, I had that too. I kept Through The Kitchen Window so have two again now.
Delete'Slightly Foxed' sounds really interesting. The cover illustrations look lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe outside looks as good as the inside!
DeleteI love Slightly Foxed but haven't been willing to fork out for the annual subscription when I could buy books. Four copies was a good find.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to reading them and finding info about even more books
DeleteI was given Through the garden gate, and I do love it.
ReplyDeleteIt has Lovely illustrations
DeleteCharity shops can be very hit and miss but it's such a great feeling of success when you stumble on something you want or have been looking for.
ReplyDeleteI like going to look at the charity shops in another town for a change
DeleteI've got Through the Kitchen Window, and I'm sure I used to have Through the Garden Gate by Susan Hill, I wonder what I did with it? They are lovely books aren't they.
ReplyDeleteMiranda Mills talks about Slightly Foxed regularly, and I think occasionally contributes to it. I nearly bought three 2020 copies from a charity shop but they wanted £9.99 and they were not in very good condition. You did well to get your recent ones for £2.50.
Just off to have a look at Miranda Mills Book blog - hadn't heard of her before so it will be interesting
DeleteShe's on my sidebar. 🙂
DeleteLike Sue above I have Through the Kitchen Window and love it - I'd never come across the Garden Gate version before. Susan Hill's book The Magic Apple tree is , in my opinion, another treasure .
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
I had all three at one time but I always seem to get rid of books when moving and then regret it later
DeleteGreat buys at the charity shop-well spotted! Catriona
ReplyDeletePleased with all 3 finds
DeleteYou were very fortunate to come across several great quality finds. Is this pure luck or does this particular shop always have great items? Do you consider Slightly Foxed a literary review of select books? This publication sounds outstanding. I've never seen it before.
ReplyDeleteI went in lots of charity shops and the finds were from 3 different ones.
DeleteSome great bargains, a book I lent and wasn't returned I bought again, then another person fancied it, so then I had to buy me another one!
ReplyDeleteNice finds!!!
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
What wonderful finds! And books about books are the best!
ReplyDeleteSlightly Foxed is currently celebrating their 20th year in production with a focus on authors and works of the past. They also do quarterly (used to be monthly) podcasts with interviews of current authors or experts of works on older authors. Very enjoyable--also, each podcast usually ends with other book recommendations. You can them on their website and you can also sign up for regular emails that provide small glimpses about various older works/authors--their forte. I used to have a subscription, so have quite a few of the quarterly magazines, but have cut back on expenses so don't get it anymore. Always interesting. While I never purchased their (re)publication of books (overseas, so too costly), I have followed their recommendations and purchased used books on a US equivalent of Abe Books. Have quite a collection of them and have thoroughly enjoyed them. Mary
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