Not far from where I work there’s a little parade of shops, and I always pop there once a week during my lunch hour just to pick up some bits and pieces. One of the shops is a charity one, and I make the habit of always sticking my head round the door to look at the books – just in case…
It’s very rare I find anything of interest, but yesterday my eye was caught by these two lovelies:
“The Transylvanian Trilogy” (as it’s known) is something I’ve been wanting to read for a long time and in fact I have the first volume “The Were Counted” sitting at home so to find the second and third volume for the grand total of £1 (yes, 50p each!!!!) was a treat.
Now I just need to make time to start this epic series…. And I’ll definitely need to keep checking out that charity shop!
Kaggsy's Bookish Ramblings 
May 06, 2015 @ 16:00:46
Lucky you. But the size is intimidating. I saw them at a book shop recently. But I would love to read them.
May 06, 2015 @ 16:07:34
Yes, they’re long – the optimist in me hopes that I will get onto them eventually!
May 06, 2015 @ 17:30:14
I have No1 on my shelf too !!
May 06, 2015 @ 19:10:54
It sounds fascinating, doesn’t it? But scarily long….
May 06, 2015 @ 20:12:50
It sounds amazing and exactly the sort of thing I usually love …….but yes very very long …..
May 06, 2015 @ 19:20:17
What a treat, indeed! The trilogy has been on my wishlist quite awhile too, but I’ve yet to strike the jackpot as you did. Enjoy 🙂
May 06, 2015 @ 19:29:49
The book fairy was definitely on my side!
May 06, 2015 @ 22:27:16
What wonderful finds for you. It shows that vigilance pays, and hopefully they have someone with similar taste to yours donating and you’ll find more gems in the future.
May 07, 2015 @ 08:23:20
🙂 Yes – it’s proof I *do* need to keep sticking my head round the door of that particular shop!
May 07, 2015 @ 20:11:16
good grief, they would be a bargain at twice that price
May 07, 2015 @ 20:32:11
They would, wouldn’t they? I’ve looked at copies online many times – just shows it’s best to wait…
May 07, 2015 @ 20:21:28
Haven’t been in my local charity shops since starting #tbr20…. Must take a look soon!
May 07, 2015 @ 20:31:42
My local ones are a source of constant joy! 🙂
May 10, 2015 @ 15:54:43
Ooh, you’re going to love these! Actually I’ve only read the first one, but I did love it. These paperback editions are gorgeous. I’ve got the Everyman hardbacks, which are also nice, but I Have a Thing for Paperbacks!
May 10, 2015 @ 17:43:13
I have an Everyman hardback of the first book and would love a matching set – but I guess I’ll go with what I found!
May 18, 2015 @ 16:21:07
Always good to do a regular check! I’m doing a charity shop or two every time I go up the high street at the moment, in the vague hope of finding some Mary Hockings, and I stumbled on some great ones in the Sue Ryder today … (not all for me haha, as there were some Archers ones I’m passing to a friend – win/win!).
May 18, 2015 @ 17:29:25
Yes, it’s definitely worth it – I’ve found the most unexpected books in unexpected shops!