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I owe many people ‘thanks’, and need to confess my sins.
It should come as no secret that book bloggers love to discuss books. One of the things that has come into fashion over the past few years (once affectionately known as ‘book pron’) is to share the swag that comes to us via mail order, gifts, review copies, or moments where we succumb to temptation in new and used book shops. In my experience this ritual is not done to boast, but simply to share our love of reading and also give a shout out to say, “Hey, you might want to pick this up too!”. Book, music and film companies have to love us–Free Advertising! 🙂
I preface this post with that explanation/disclaimer because from my November 21st birthday up through Christmas (and post-Christmas shopping), I have come into an embarrassment of riches in the way of books, music, dvds and games. Having opened the door on my willingness to get used and discounted items, especially from my wife for Christmas, I find myself being very blessed indeed. Add to that a bunch of bookstore gift cards from lovely people, gift cards that I got from bookstores because of purchasing gift cards for others, and for signing up for Membership cards, and money from my parents and in a short span of time, it feels like I have acquired more than I had all year up to this point. I also want to do this by way of additional thanks to everyone who was so generous this year.
And now, THE LOOT!!!
