My third Goodwill purchase is "Blue Nights" by Joan Didion, another memoir. I have read other memoirs by her, and she writes about the death of her beloved daughter in this one.
These hardcovers cost $3.49 each and the money goes to a good cause.
My fourth wonderful book is "Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey", which is nonfiction about the 5th Countess of Carnarvon written by the 8th and current Countess. The Carnarvon family estate is Highclere Castle, where Downton Abbey is filmed. The real life Lady Almina and the fictional Lady Cora Crawley have much in common, including opening their estate to wounded soldiers in World War I, and I love this book. If you like Downton Abbey or history I recommend this book.
You have some interesting reading for the winter months, huh? I like the sound of the memoir, Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey.
ReplyDeleteI do think I would like the Downton Abbey book, thanks for the suggestion.
ReplyDeleteFun reading! I just snagged a small stack at half-price books--what was I thinking? I don't have time to read!
ReplyDeleteI love Ian Ranking but have only read 2 so have many more to go - great finds! We are waiting for a Rotary Charity book sale that is happening the beginning of November - usually Mom and I each end up with bags full that we trade back and forth. Well spent money
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reviews...I do not think there are any Goodwill stores where I live that just sells books, dvds, and music. I wish we did because that is where I usually go first to shop.As the weather gets cooler I get the urge to read.
ReplyDeleteThe one about Highclere sounds like one I would enjoy. I have several I have accumulated to read during Winter months.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Fall weather here this week - hope it is in your area also.
A cup of coffee, sunshine on the balcony and a good book. Are we on the same page?? HaHa.
ReplyDeleteGood finds.
i love reading detectiv and regency novels.. seems like they will be lovely to read.. have fun reading :)
ReplyDeleteThese books sound really good. I've been looking for my next book to read. Sounds like this would be a good set for winter. :D
ReplyDeleteI think I would enjoy reading the Downton Abbey book. I saw a short documentary with Lady Carnarvon in which she tells about Lady Almina. I think Julian Fellowes tries to be historically accurate as much as possible.
ReplyDeleteA Goodwill book store? Great idea.
ReplyDeleteInteresting haul.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading.
Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey would definitely appeal to me.
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much for the beautiful heartfelt cards you send.
Kimmie
xxx
I love this post. I buy my books at the local thrift store too. And I am often surprised by the good quality of reading done in our small town.
ReplyDeleteSounds like good reading.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your books my friend. I've got to get back to my reading The Mitford series. I've also recently weeded through my bookshelves and have two bags ready to go to charity. I think I'm limiting myself to buying anymore books, for a while anyway :) Blessings
ReplyDeleteThese sound really good. Will check out the detective series. Since I got my tablet I read incessantly. I check out books just like at the library but don't have to leave the house. I really need to go to the library and get a real book to hold because I miss going there.
ReplyDeleteThanks Terra, I will check out the website. Glad you enjoyed the video. LJ
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you have a Goodwill book store there. We have a place called Bookmans that has great used books. That Downton Abbey book sounds great! Would be a fascinating read to hear about the true stories of that amazing estate!
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ReplyDeleteI bet i'll enjoy those too, Terra. I love Downton Abbey. Christine
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