Moving to Portland created a dilemma for me. How would I curb my book spending if I lived in the same city as Powell's Books? My income kinda solved that issue, along with living above a public library branch. I have done remarkably well considering it is one of the things I tend to splurge on.
I couldn't resist signing up for their brand new book club. Today, I received my first shipment. It is so cool. First, was the actual book. It is in a really nice binding and slipcover with the author's signature. Second, was a cookie from Elephant's Deli. Kinda cute since it was in the shape of an elephant. Not that I really noticed because I was starving (why don't I eat lunch or snack when I work from home but when I am at work, I need to graze?). The third thing was this packet of stuff that included: 5 favorite things on a particular Portland street; information on the author; interview with the author; how the club was created; cards autographed by other authors; and probably a few other things. I love all of the surprise stuff that came with the book. It is like Christmas.
I want another cookie.
2 comments:
When you figure out The Way to not spend large sums of one's income at Powell's and otherwise in PDX, you must share it with the rest of us, who, while helping support the local economy, are wondering how to do it while still supporting ourselves!
Yea, I know. I can't say that I have really succeeded. I'll do fine and then I'll get drawn in. It is one of the best things about living in Portland.
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