by Gessy D.
Member since:
January 11, 2007

OK Now I Really Need Help!!!

July 21, 2009 04:28 PM EDT (Updated: July 21, 2009 07:16 PM EDT)
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I am addicted to books folks.  I need help stopping.  I usually swap books with members in other sites but I find that it takes too long.  I am a slow reader; why do I need all these books on my shelves.  There has to be a books's anonymous that I could go and get cured... Don't laugh.

On my lunch hour, I went to Borders.  They had a special buy 4 get the 5th one free.  OK I didn't stop at 5 I had to buy an extra one.  Ahah!! but I got lucky.  I had a $5.00 rebate in my card  and the last book was for free altogether I spent$ 60.68.

Those books will probably be on my book shelf or on the dresser (since I have no more room) until I am done with my summer reading list.  Here are the ones I bought, I hope they are really good.  "The Best Day of Someone Else's Life"  is from a gather member who reviewed and it sounds so good that I bought.
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Comments: 77

Gessy D. Jul 21, 2009, 4:30pm EDT
There is one book that is not shown on this list. Miranda's Mistake by Jill Mansell. Please let me know what you think.
Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. Jul 21, 2009, 4:32pm EDT
There is a wonderful catalog called Daedalus - the books are about $4 and $5 each. Also B&N's website has them for $2 and up.
I rarely buy new books.
Of course I'm facilitating you getting more books, not getting rid of them... oops, I am not helping, am I?
Linda B. Jul 29, 2009, 8:24pm EDT
My favorite is Edward R. Hamilton Bookseller. Their catalog prices are fantastic....sometimes you can get a recent bestseller for a couple of bucks--and that's the hardcover version. It's like shopping at a book flea market--you never know what you might find.

I used to have a 'monthly book budget' though I have slowed down in recent years; I'm still a voracious reader but have so many books that I re-read them multiple times...did I mention that I am most fond of authors who write series? For some storylines, I just don't want it to end. Hm....might have to meditate on that.
Erinn K. Jul 21, 2009, 4:44pm EDT
I am a slow reader also. It's not a bad thing being a reader!!! =) Have fun with your imagination =)
Gessy D. Jul 21, 2009, 7:10pm EDT
LOL no you are not helping. I thought you were going to say. Go return those books and save that money to buy the TV you don't have. (my tv just stopped working, I can't watch tv these days). I am going to try online. Maybe amazon to see if I can get those books at a lesser price.
Ruthi C. Sep 21, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
Books are better than TV any day!
timi A. Jul 21, 2009, 7:24pm EDT
Actually, if you are a slow reader, there is no point getting books that you might not get to in the next one year. Why not take some books back and save up for your TV if you really want a TV. Good Luck

One or two books at a time will be better.
Gessy D. Jul 21, 2009, 8:33pm EDT
That's what I was thinking Tim. Thanks.
Trish A. Jul 29, 2009, 9:10am EDT
Do you have a library close? They often have the most current books and then you don't have books piling up and you can get your TV!

People have been giving me books for years since I spent much time home alone and then I started writing and didn't read as much. This week I decided in my effort to de-clutter I was going to read those books and then pass them on. Now that is the way to de-clutter. I've read 2 books this week -- I'm a fast reader.
Gessy D. Jul 29, 2009, 10:27pm EDT
Ye Trish you are right. It is one way to de-clutter. I would like to give mine away to people who will appreciate them.
Trish A. Aug 13, 2009, 10:29am EDT
I think that's the trick Gessy. We have a wonderful used bookstore also that buys back books and it is well-known throoughout the state and beyond. If they don't take a book you can donate and any proceeds go to the public library down the street.

My husband has begun reading and we can't seem to keep enough books in the house for him.
Gessy D. Aug 13, 2009, 12:25pm EDT
I wish we had a store like that in NY. That's not bad, your husband can get books at a descent price.
Trish A. Sep 2, 2009, 11:28am EDT
I've got a bag of books to sell to our little bookstore this week. My husband and I went mad on reading during our vacation.
Lady of Lake Merritt =P Jul 22, 2009, 12:09am EDT
Better books than porn. Be proud! Unlike most things today, books and the knowledge they contain bring us happiness in a pure way. I'm proud of you!
Gessy D. Jul 22, 2009, 6:15am EDT
Thank you Lady. By the way I have noticed that you are a gather baby, Welcome.
Sandi S. Jul 22, 2009, 9:13am EDT
Not a bad addiction to have! :)

I'll trade ya-- I'm addicted to diet soda!
fancy c. Jul 22, 2009, 1:01pm EDT
i am not a book reader sorry
Sassy Cat Jul 22, 2009, 9:44pm EDT
but if you got a new tv, you wouldn't have time to read all those books!!
Gessy D. Jul 22, 2009, 10:49pm EDT
You are so right Sassy. I am actually liking not having a TV in the apartment. I listen to more talk radio shows and spend a lot more time reading.
Annmarie B. Jul 24, 2009, 1:58am EDT
there are worse things to be addicted too. I love to read! Did you read the vampire series???twilight??Made for teens but adults can't put them down. LOL
Gessy D. Jul 24, 2009, 10:21am EDT
LOL no I don't read vampire books. I am strictly chicklit or a drama or two. I make sure that what I read is a feel good book. I also stay away from sad stories. I am sensitive, I may start crying in public. I usually read on the train on my way to work, people might thing I am odd or worst.... lol.
Crystal R. Jul 29, 2009, 12:27am EDT
Twilight is kinda chicklit. I think it is at least.
Ruthi C. Jul 24, 2009, 1:50pm EDT
I'm sorry Gessy, I can't help you at all, as I LOVE books! I love bein' surrounded by the pages o' stories bein' told!
Annmarie B. Jul 24, 2009, 11:53pm EDT
Gessy, the twilight series are about love. I have so many books and sometimes I forgot if I read them or not. LOL reading is good for the soul. You can escaped into a different place and not leave your couch too. Don't worry. Books are fun! Take Care! HUGS, ANNMARIE
Gessy D. Jul 25, 2009, 9:40am EDT
Thank you so much Annemarie. I am glad we share a love for books. It is a good way to escape.
Annmarie B. Jul 25, 2009, 1:29pm EDT
You bet it is. Life is hard enough. So live it through books. well, some of the time. LOL
Elaine B. Jul 25, 2009, 3:05pm EDT
There's nothing wrong with being a reading fanatic. I read books to my now grown children when they were children. I brought many books as well. My daughter now reads books a lot, and so does her children. My oldest son reads books sometimes. But my youngest child, not interested. My advice, read more books.
Gessy D. Jul 25, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
Thank you Elaine. But the problem is when you can't stop buying books. Whereas I could easily go to a public library and borrow. I find it such a thrill to actually own the books when I can't read them fast enough.
Carrie Marie P. Jul 26, 2009, 2:23am EDT
If I purchase a book, it usually is about gardening or science, or cooking. For fiction, I just borrow from the library. It's easier on the wallet!
Check out your local thrift stores too or stores hat you give you credit to buy back books if you really need to feed this need of owning the books.
I feel bad buying books.... it took a tree's life. I hate to waste paper! I am a big time recycler and repurposer. (is that a word?)
There are sites that offer book online to read for free too. I just download them to my PDA and read them in my free time. I'll try and find some of those sites for you if you'd like; they are .edu sites, so no worries about viruses. :)
Gessy D. Jul 28, 2009, 10:56pm EDT
Great Carrie thank you. Those websites would help me out a lot if I could download books. Thank you for the advice.
Renita P. Jul 27, 2009, 11:59am EDT
my suggestion...use the library! Its free and you don't have to keep them all! :)
Gessy D. Jul 28, 2009, 2:56pm EDT
It is so true. As of Yesterday, I have already purchased 11 of them.
August Lady Jul 28, 2009, 12:45pm EDT
Reading is great excercise for the mind-I've read 29 books since March.
Gessy D. Jul 28, 2009, 2:55pm EDT
Whoa!! you must be reading a book every 4 days. That's fantastic.
Pamela O. Jul 28, 2009, 3:05pm EDT
Sweetie, if it makes you feel better, I will take a photo of all four of my very, very overloaded book shelves and show you the TON of new books I still bought despite that. LOL. I am a book LOVER. I never have enough and I always buy something new, even when I have 200 left to read. There are worse things :-)

I hope they are all really really good! Don't forget to post reviews!
Gessy D. Jul 28, 2009, 10:59pm EDT
Is is so true Pamela there are worst thing I could be addicted to. I really need to get a new book shelf. Some of those books are on the floor still the in the bags I bought them in. Being a book lover is not easy... lol.
Crystal R. Jul 29, 2009, 12:24am EDT
I have a book addiction as well. It looks like a book store exploded in my bedroom.
Gessy D. Jul 29, 2009, 12:52am EDT
LOL I know exactly what you mean Crystal. As the other members have told me, there are worst things than being addicted to books.
Brian .. Jul 29, 2009, 8:10pm EDT
I read for a couple of hours every night before I go to bed. Got lots of books on the bookshelf that I haven't read yet and I keep buying more everytime I go to the used book store.
Gessy D. Jul 30, 2009, 11:50am EDT
Brian at least you buy at the used book stores. I on the otherhand, go to Borders or Barnes and Noble. I am getting wise now, I wait til the book comes out on paperback. I am at a point where I have no more room in my Apt. to put them. Good luck in your reading.
April H. Jul 29, 2009, 10:57pm EDT
I check out most books from the library, unless it's a cookbook!
Gessy D. Jul 30, 2009, 11:51am EDT
You must really love to cook. The library is a very good place to get books.
April H. Jul 30, 2009, 12:04pm EDT
I do! And I've learned that reading about cooking is a great way to become a good cook!
When I am buying books, I usually get them used off of Amazon. You can get some good deals there!
Rebecca [Future Teacher] Aug 1, 2009, 11:57am EDT
It's easy to get addicted to. I know I have a ton of books that I haven't read that are sitting on my bookshelf and yet I keep finding deals and get more. Hm...I'm being slow with some because I need to review them afterwards
Randall C. Aug 2, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
You sound kind of like me. I have four shelves of books. Some are read, most are not. I guess I'm saving them for my retirement years. Going to look at your choice of books.
Gessy D. Aug 2, 2009, 10:37pm EDT
Randall, I was thinking as you are now that when I retired I would have all those books to read. But I am thinking that I must stop buying or I will have too much to read and won't know where to start. lol.
Randall C. Aug 2, 2009, 10:57pm EDT
Heh, its probably a good thing that I don't have a Walden or Barnes and Noble near me. I try to stay away from the book displays when WalMart puts them out in the middle of the isle, but I still go and look.
Gessy D. Aug 2, 2009, 11:09pm EDT
LOL I wish I ha a Wall Mart near me. Then the books would cost me less than from B&N or Borders. I can't stay away completely. There is a Borders across the street from my job.
Ladybounty ~. Aug 8, 2009, 5:14pm EDT
$60.68 for 6 books? what a deal! Listen being addicted to books isn't a bad thing unless it keeps you away from garage and estate sales because you have to buy each and every book (like me) or your house is so full of books that you can't move around inside!
I eventually just had to stop fighting it and go with the flow.....lol
I know exactly how you feel though. Now I try to pass some on when I bring in new ones so that I'm not continually adding bookshelves.
Gessy D. Aug 8, 2009, 10:13pm EDT
I know what you mean, but in my case, I have not read those books yet. I just find buying new ones that I know I won't read til the following or two from now. ....lol.
Debra H. Aug 13, 2009, 2:05am EDT
Sounds as if you have a lot of reading adventures ahead of you
Gessy D. Aug 20, 2009, 3:15pm EDT
I am so enjoying "The French Gardner" now. I am in an adventure Debra.
Holly K. Aug 20, 2009, 2:25pm EDT
I am like you. I love buying books but it takes me forever to read them. It is an addiction :-)
Gessy D. Aug 20, 2009, 3:21pm EDT
Holly it is good to know that I am not the only one. I am glad I wrote this post. From the time I wrote this post, I must have bought about 25 books. I need to move away from Borders books store. they are always sendind me coupons in my email. It is so hard not to use them... Lol.
Sherry J. Aug 20, 2009, 4:46pm EDT
I am a book lover too. I love to read!
Gessy D. Aug 20, 2009, 7:19pm EDT
You and me both Sherry. It is a good thing that we don't have any other bad habits. Oh no I can't say that!! I also can't stay away from ice cream and chocolate... lol.
Mary G. Aug 28, 2009, 3:44am EDT
I'm a book lover and visit Borders often. My only suggestions are donate to the library, have a garage sale to sell them or post them on Paperbackswap.com. I do the 3rd one.
James T. Aug 28, 2009, 11:01pm EDT
Gessy,
As far as I'm concerned you can never have too many books. When my home burnt ten years back now I lost over 2,000 hardback books and that again in paperback books. I've read since the first of the year over 50 books and if my eyes were like they used to be I would have read double or triple that amount.

Enjoy your books,
:O)
Deb J. Aug 29, 2009, 3:25pm EDT
You wouldn't believe all the books I have that I haven't read yet Gessy!!!
Rose H. Aug 29, 2009, 3:33pm EDT
Gessy - you are in good company. I love reading and I have never had stacks of unread books until now, because of my eyes.
My nirvana is my own well stocked library, a comfy place to read, a glass of wine and belgian chocolate pralines.
Of course the library would have to open up into the garden ...
Lisa K. Aug 30, 2009, 1:18pm EDT
I'm a book addict, too. This year, when I needed to cut back on expenses, I got a library card, for the first time in years. It's the best thing I've done for myself in ages! Happy reading to you!
DIANE D. Sep 20, 2009, 10:17am EDT
Swapping books is great. Nothing wrong with reading.
Gwen K Sep 21, 2009, 12:21pm EDT
i do this too. reading is a great thing! i buy books at the library where i live; they have books 25 cents each or 5 for a dollar. that way i don't spend huge amounts of money, but i still have lots of really great books! :) 10
Sidewinder 7 Sep 23, 2009, 2:48pm EDT
Obtain as much information and knowledge as you can.
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Sep 29, 2009, 10:10am EDT
Books are a sweet addiction for me, too :)
Nurse Nancy S. Sep 30, 2009, 9:57pm EDT
I love to read. I read a book in 2-3 days. I almost never buy new books. I hit yard sales every Saturday and buy them for 25 cents to $1. That way, if I really don't like the book, I am not out any money, so to speak. Don't cure your addiction. Keeping your mind active is the best deterent for dementia related illnesses like Alzheimer's.
Gessy D. Oct 1, 2009, 9:03am EDT
I know what you mean Nurse. It is just that I keep buying books and since I am kind of a slow reader, the books tend to pile up. Three weeks ago, I had to buy two book cases to put them. They were all over place including the floor.
elizabeth e. Oct 11, 2009, 9:23pm EDT
I love books, too......and I can't just go to the library and borrow them....I need to own them. Thank goodness for Gather points where a trip to Border's doesn't cost me an arm and a leg.
Victoria H. Oct 15, 2009, 10:18am EDT
Hey, my husband and I are right there with you. We have bookcases all over the house that are absolutely overflowing with books. We can't seem to stop buying more. LOL
Gessy D. Oct 15, 2009, 10:34pm EDT
Welcome to the club Victoria... Maybe we should start a group .. lol.
Elizabeth V. Oct 15, 2009, 8:07pm EDT
I have the same problem. But I don't spend as much as you do. I go to lots of used book sales. And I get new books when I get enough points on my credit cards or gather or swagbucks.
Gessy D. Oct 15, 2009, 10:36pm EDT
You are a very patient person to wait til you have points and... I work a block away from Borders and that is very dangerous. I buy some books just because I like the covers.
Elizabeth V. Oct 17, 2009, 1:30pm EDT
I bought a book once just because I loved the cover: MARLEY AND ME.
Gessy D. Oct 18, 2009, 8:20am EDT
I bought a lot of Debbie Macomber's books because of the pretty covers. I am now trying to get rid of them.
Sophiya S. Oct 26, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
i love books as well, but can't afford to buy as many as i'd like, so i check tons of books out from my local library
Gessy D. Oct 27, 2009, 6:34pm EDT
It is good to check out books at the local libraries. I just like to own mine. That is a strain on my budget.
amy r. Oct 27, 2009, 6:32pm EDT
Lol, I love to write and cannot stop. I could spend all day here writing articles, blogs, observations, and whatnot lol!

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