Yesterday I accidentally indulged in another book-buying binge. Yes, in case you’re wondering, it was totally by accident. I had no intentions of splurging on anything when I entered Costco.
Unfortunately, since it’s summer, the book section at Costco is a dangerous place for a book lover to be. I think the marketing assumption is that in the summer, people buy books to read on the beach or on holidays.
I’m thinking now that those marketing people are geniuses. Either that, or I’m extraordinarily susceptible to marketing ploys. (Okay, so maybe it’s the latter.)
Here’s the stack I came home with:
And here are the covers:
I’m not sure when I’ll have the time to read these. I do, however, feel good knowing I now have them on hand, for whenever the right reading mood strikes.
Want to know something even sadder? Do you see the BrainMatics Logic Puzzles? My husband (who happens to be just as bad when it comes to cookbooks, by the way) happened to slip a copy of this one into the cart, too, thinking I’d enjoy it. So we came home with TWO copies. I’m promising myself I won’t give in to temptation again when we go back to Costco to return the duplicate copy.
Do you go on book-buying binges occasionally? Please say yes!
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Yup, Costco is the worst for books. I sometimes avoid that row all together so I’m not tempted. Anther place I visit sometimes and tend to over buy is http://www.bookcloseout.com
I have shelves of books I haven’t read yet, but that doesn’t stop me from buying more. I’m trying to find my local chapter of BBA (Book Buyers Anonymous).
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I do go on such binges – though rarely ‘in store’ – books are just too expensive here in Australia so my binges are usually online. However when I visit my brother and his family in Los Angeles every couple of years I spend a little time visiting with them and the rest of the time scouring bookshops and I put all my finds in the empty suitcase I bring me with me just for that purpose. So I have a 2 week binge every couple of years
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Wow, sweet score! I hope you like The girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I’m reading the sequel right now and I’m so in love. I tend to buy books in smaller bundles but more often. I have a bad habit of buying books at the grocery store (honestly, it’s just inhumane to put Angel’s Game where I am waiting in line for 15 minutes) or other places I can justify it because I didn’t INTEND to buy books. Ah, excuses. Enjoy your reading pile!
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Wow, you had fun at Costco! When I went I bought cheese and olives.
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There’s nothing like a good book buying binge. Last time I went to Costco I made myself NOT go past the book section because I knew what would happen…glad I am not the only one that can’t resist!
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Hehe. I won’t say yes I go on book buying binges. Instead I’ll say, “Of course. Does that seem to be a problem or something?” LOL! And as for skipping the book section of Costco? I can’t possibly do it. I actually go there first so that I know how much money I still have left to spend on other not quite as necessary stuff after I’ve done my damage where it counts.
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I agree with Bernadette. Books are too expensive in Australia to go on a book buying binge without inflicting serious financial damage.
I am so envious when I read book blog posts about spending sprees at Costco and elsewhere.
That having been said, I have absolutely no self-control at all when it comes to books. I doesn’t matter how big my TBR pile (or piles) may be, I always pick up a book or two at the library and I find that http://www.fishpond.com.au is a dangerous place to visit because they have some good book bargains at times.
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I have to say I agree with Kristin- of course I go on book buying binges! I have even extended this to binge-ing (sp?) at the library. I think I’m going to have to buy copies of the Steig Larsson series. The library waiting list is really long & I’m very impatient. Not that I’ve other books to read in the meantime, you realize! lol
~Amanda
Oh, Belle…I’ve banned myself from Costco for this very same reason. Denis is the only person in our house who’s allowed to go in there because he sticks to the list!
I still go on binges. I have to have a periodic feeding frenzy at the Poisoned Pen. I just stay out of Costco!
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I had no idea that Costco sold books.
I go on far too many book binges and have several bookstores that are way to close for my sanity.
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Thank you for this post and, especially the picture. I showed it to my husband who believes there is something wrong with me. Now he knows there is at least one other person in the world who has the same ailment. You post and the comments were great fun to read.
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LOL That’s quite the stack of books. I try to control myself, since I’m currently unemployed.
Tis sad.
The Year of Disappearances has a really great cover, though!
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Thank God I don’t have a Costco membership! I am listening to the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo on audio right now.
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Of course I go on book-buying binges! Way too often…
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Wow, what a good binge! I have to go to check out my Costco. I’ve been wanting to read The Society of S and The Year of Disappearances. I love James Rollins books! Happy Reading.
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OMG! You weren’t kidding when you said you went crazy at Costco! Now I’m really happy that there isn’t one near me. I’d be broke.
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Book buying binges are one of my favorite things! And the accidental ones are the best. The only book buying binges I feel even a little guilty about are the ones where I will decide to stop by the grocery/drug store to pick up some random item we probably don’t even need – with the ulterior motive being that I want to check out the book section for any new stuff
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Holy smokes — a woman after my own heart! I absolutely go on book-buying binges — especially when I realize that I’ve been “good” all month and my credit bill (should) be low. Of all the things to blow my money on, I feel the least terrible about stocking up on novels! Needless to say, I’m a total book glutton… and I indulge frequently. You’ve got some great titles in there — happy reading!
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So glad to hear that book-buying binges are the norm. I always tell myself, it’s a much better thing to be doing than, say, buying clothes, which would put a far larger dent in my wallet than books.
I always find that, after a dry spell of not buying any new books (ie on holiday in a remote cottage area) I have this craving …
Book sales always get me too. I have no self-restraint
I see The Flying Troutmans! I have that one here to read as well 
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Ok seriously….like I need more books….like I need another place to get books….
But yup, now I’ve got it. Goodness gracious woman I’d not thought about Costco!
Yikes, I foresee a trip in my future.
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