Isn't it always exciting? Except when it's bills or junk mail. Or rejection letters. Those keep rolling in everyday. But packages are the best, even when you order them yourself.
Awhile ago I agreed to be on the Better World Books advisory panel. In exchange for an hour long interview with a marketer, I got a $50 gift certificate for the website. Better World Books is trying to reposition themselves as "Amazon with a soul." They contribute profits to literacy projects and also have eco-friendly shipping. The prices are in line with Amazon, although there is no marketplace (but you can get used books). It is also not quite as user-friendly, but they are working on it. I highly recommend it. They are good people.
Anyway, I got 6 books (1 new and 5 used) with my $50, and they came in the mail yesterday. In honor of my love of Lasso the Wind, I bought three other Tim Egan books - I hope they are just as good. I also bought a Terry Tempest Williams book I haven't read, a book by David James Duncan, and Plenty (the 100 mile diet book). I am excited! I also have a back log of magazines to catch up on. I better do some bus riding this week.
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Funny, I thought we discussed using your $50 for Christmas presents instead of yourself...
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