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Judd Books – 12 bookshops for 12 months – October

On November 14, 2018July 18, 2020 By bookskepticIn Thoughts3 Comments

Judd Books was stop #2 on my October bookshop-crawl. It was my doom! Simple enough from the outside, tables and crates of cheap used books. Thankfully nothing caught my eye outside. But as soon as I entered I was lost. It is a kingdom of second hand and discounted new books. The place is so …

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I do not have a problem…I do not! Really!

On October 21, 2018March 6, 2020 By bookskepticIn Thoughts14 Comments

I refuse to admit I have a book buying problem. I was able to carry all the books I bought home, myself...this means it is all under control, right? Ok, let me start at the beginning. Since mid-August I have been constantly travelling (12 flights in two months, I think I am now able to …

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