The local independent booksellers, Copperfield’s, turned 30 last weekend. On Saturday all of their stores had 30% off all day, and at noon they had cake.
Copperfield’s is not my favorite independent bookseller—that would be the Four-Eyed Frog, followed closely by Treehorn’s in Santa Rosa. Still, they have a special place in my heart because they started in my home town.
Plus 30% off. And, cake.
I got 4 books for $27.00. Here’s what I got:
The Good Thief’s Guide to Amsterdam, by Chris Evans. This was on the $5.99 table, and I got 30% off of that. This is the first in a series, a modern “It Takes a Thief” style mystery with a writer-cum-burglar narrator. Great descriptions of Amsterdam!
Real World, by Natsuo Kiruno. I have been intrigued by this writer for the past two years or so, picking up her books and putting them back. No reason to put back a $5.99 hardcover when you’re going to pay even less than that at the register.
The Secret Life of the Mongol Queens, by Jack Weatherford. Non-fiction that sounds like a thriller.
Among Thieves, by Douglas Hulick. Looking forward to this fantasy novel.
I saved $8.98.
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I stopped by the cake. The pieces were square, about three inches across. I cut one in half and scooped the half onto one of the plates. The woman standing next to me said, “Oh, half a piece. That’s good!” She reached for a fork.
I said, “Yes, so healthy.” We looked at each other and brayed laughter.