I’ve mentioned from time to time that I occasionally double purchase books or am gifted duplicate copies. I’ve created this category in order to put those duplicates out there in case anyone might be interested. Since I’m still working my way through “The Forgotten War” and don’t yet feel ready to write a second post on the book, I have a few available volumes that I thought I’d offer up tonight. Here’s the first for anyone who loves Lois McMaster Bujold. I first fell in love with her Miles Vorkosigan stories – have them all – read them all – enjoyed them all. I challenge anyone to read “Shards Of Honor” and not feel compelled to venture further into the universe of Barrayar. I’ve enjoyed the books in this series every bit as much. You’d probably want to start at the beginning with “Penric’s Demon” but if you have and you’re looking for a copy of the second book in the series – here it is.
Anyone who’s followed this blog knows that I enjoyed this book – one character in particular – Kiva Lagos – a completely amoral character who stumbles into doing all the right things. I somehow would up with a duplicate copy – available to anyone interested in giving this a try.
Here’s another title that I’ve posted on – a very good narrative history of the Templars and the role they played Europe, the Latin Kingdoms in the Middle East and the Crusades. I knew very little about this period until I picked up this book. It’s balanced and well written and one that any undisciplined student of history would enjoy.
Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have an interest in any of these.
Hmm…since no one else has expressed interest here, and if you still have the duplicate copies available, I’m interested in The Templars and The Collapsing Empire!
During a recent hike, my best friend Jason was extolling the virtues of Lois McMaster Bujold. I’ve been interested in reading her but haven’t yet take the plunge; she seems to have a daunting oeuvre.
I’d be happy to get these to you – I want them to have a good home. Let me check on shipping cost and I’ll get back to you. Cheers, Brian
PS: You can’t go wrong with LMB. Start with Shards of Honor and then go to Barrayar – both exceptional books. 😀
Cheers,
Brian
I’ll get around to her eventually. I’ll email you my address, and if you’ll let me know your address & the shipping cost, I’ll send you reimbursement. Thank you!
Thanks for the note and I just sent a couple of replies. Cheers, Brian
Thank you, I’ll keep that in mind. Did you receive the email I sent via your ‘Contact’ page?
Denny – thanks for the note and I’m not sure. I wound up getting home late from work last night and wasn’t able to get online. I did get a note saying you’d send your contact information so that I could get you the books. I hope you don’t mind but I’ll probably have to get them shipped off next week. I’ll be traveling from tomorrow to Sunday but will get it done as soon as I’m back. Hope that works for you. Best, Brian
PS: This is a first for me. I added that In The Cart category thinking that I’d eventually have time to put e-commerce functionality into the website and get a bunch of inventory posted. I have over a hundred new hard cover titles that I eventually want to post – either accidental double purchases or titles I don’t have room for in the library. It’s one of those “get ‘round to it” projects. I’ll definitely get you the books – just need a few more days. Cheers, Brian
No rush, Brian, I know all about busy. I still have two young kids at home, and The Boss and I both work full time and try to manage a household and other family activities & duties. Heck, I often feel like I have to come to work just to get a break!
Really appreciate your patience and I haven’t forgotten about you or these books. How would you feel if I charged you $5.00 for both and then the postage? Least I can do given the amount of time it’s taken to get them to you. I don’t care so much about the money – more that 2 good books get to someone who will appreciate them. Cheers, Brian
Sounds good to me, Brian. Take your time, and whenever you do send them, be sure to let me know the total. Thanks again!