Why?
Back in Dublin I endured a 45 minute wait in Carphone Warehouse to buy a phone charger to replace the one I'd left in my hotel room*
That overwith I was in desperate need of retail therapy.
I surprised myself some by how much I loved Old Man's War, so it's sequel time.
The Damage: €3.99
Where? Chapters
Why?
The awards honor outstanding works of science fiction, fantasy and horror which include significant positive explorations of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered characters, themes, or issues. The last 5 years or so of winners are some of my favourite books so clearly I'm on the same wavelength as some of the jurists.
Also the cover is really pretty, it's a small press publication and there are creepy puppets. This all screams 'You must own me.'
John from Chapters said he could get it in for me for €19.99
My finances being a little dire I hemmed and hawed for a bit, and asked, only partly rhetorically, if I should really be blowing all my money on this.
'You're not blowing your money, your spending it on things you need,' said John. Oh John from Chapters, you are a calculating pusher man but you know exactly what to say.
These are things that I need.
I signed the order form.
The Damage: €19.99
Where? Chapters
Why?
Since my self control is out the window at this stage, I also need Sarah Monette's new short story collection.
This also needs to be ordered in*** but it's out in paperback so is slightly more affordable.
I love, love, love Sarah Monette.
Duly noted Monette.
The Damage: €13.99
Total Spend €360.83
*Also left in the hotel room: AC adapter and a loofah. Not terrible.
**Which is a little more that €2 more than Amazon it charging before shipping.
***Chapters price is once again about €2 more than Amazon. Since these two items would have come to the £25 required for free delivery I've still made a saving shopping at Chapters. Also, I fee righteous.****
****I'm sorry that these footnotes aren't hyper linked. I cant make the anchors work :(