Swainston, Miéville, Amazon temptations...

[matgb]

So, steph_swainston's new book is out today. And I'm tying to save money. Given that there are three books out this month I really want, well, patience is a virtue, I'd decided to switch to paperbacks only way before I ran out of money. Then she posted a link to a really good interview and a follow uppost about modern fantasy / New Weird writing. Got me all excited it did (plus, faeriecween had texted me to say she'd bought her copy and I was all jealous, I'm supposed to be the one that gets the books first). And Steph had also posted a link to the Amazon page. So I went to look. Y'see that bit that says "nearly half price", and the bit that says "free delivery for orders over X". Yeah, I thought I'd see if I could find something. So a little bit further down the page? A "Perfect Partner". At the top of the post, I mention there are three books I'm excited about them coming out? Swainston, Reynolds and, well, Miéville's Un Lun Dun. The Reynolds will wait, but those two came to £16.77.

They're, um, in the post now. Oops. So much for waiting for the paperbacks.

On the subject of Miéville's Un Lun Dun, podcast of him doing a reading from it, so very cool. Many thanks to Iain of tsitsoss_rss (formerly daweaver of this parish) for mailing me that link.

Um, yeah. Life = very busy. Job = fun, well, dull, but great atmosphere and company. Location = Westminster, I'm still loving it. Mat = busy little bee. Need to sort out my friends list and viewing filters soon, but in the meantime, time to turn in, another long day tomorrow.

Comments

[tyrell.livejournal.com]

Swainston, Reynolds and, well, Miéville's Un Lun Dun. Came to £16.77.

Bloody hell, that's impressive. I must admit to ordering Swainston's at the lovely pre-order price, and it turned up a few days ago :)

[matgb]

Ah, oops. No, the two books I bought were the Swaiston and the Miéville, not as cler as it should have been.

But it was still a good deal. Couldn't have afforded the pre-order price, only got paid on Wednesday.

[miss-s-b.livejournal.com]

Oh you bad boy.

* spanks you *

[fracindy.livejournal.com]

Miéville is also on my list.

*drops head in hands*

If I smoked half as much as I did I'd be able to afford a couple of three books a week.

*brain lightbulb* Now THERE'S an idea!

[matgb]

Yup; cut back on cigs (or in my case chocolate), and buy more books.

Books can then get leant to people &c, and that's always good. Happy to lend you my copy once I've read it if you want.

[fracindy.livejournal.com]

I won't refuse the offer.

I'd be glad to go through my collection as well, although I'd have to take a gamble as to what might catch your interest (other than that particular interest).