tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post8819701144258103811..comments2024-03-28T05:11:15.109-04:00Comments on Avid Reader's Musings: Brooklyn, Books and Tree of CodesMelissa (Avid Reader)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-13999186327282667242011-07-29T16:18:20.480-04:002011-07-29T16:18:20.480-04:00Danielle - There are so many great authors in Cana...Danielle - There are so many great authors in Canada, that's the perfect place to start. <br /><br />Heather - It makes a gerat souvenirs for a bibliophile. <br /><br />Enbrethiliel - I love that! I need to find a stamp like that, it'd be perfect!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-26264400918538145112011-07-29T15:28:03.504-04:002011-07-29T15:28:03.504-04:00+JMJ+
Now I'm reminded of a family I know, i...+JMJ+ <br /><br />Now I'm reminded of a family I know, in which the parents are passionate about reading and collecting books. They actually had a special stamp made so that they can mark the inside covers of every book they buy in this way: <br /><br /><i>Name: <br />Date: <br />City:</i> <br /><br />And then the person who bought the book stamps it inside the cover and fills in the details. <br /><br />This family might be able to buy everything at home, in the well-stocked chain store nearest them, but they travel a lot and they like having books from all over the world sharing shelves in their home.Enbrethilielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414765854670926854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-81491772621277523252011-07-28T15:07:25.269-04:002011-07-28T15:07:25.269-04:00Wow. I've never heard of this book book but I ...Wow. I've never heard of this book book but I think it's extremely cool (as long as the other author didn't mind it)! Unfortunately I don't get to travel much and never really thought to get a book (shocker, I know) but I think it's a GREAT idea! I may have to adopt this habit. :DHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991818614911652918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-67662919018078568552011-07-27T21:34:07.919-04:002011-07-27T21:34:07.919-04:00I love buying books in new places- but have never ...I love buying books in new places- but have never bought a book corresponding to the place! I'll try that when I go to Canada next week (I'm excited to leave the country but also excited to see what types of books they sell most frequently in their bookstores).<br />As for Tree of Codes- I actually flipped through a friend's copy, and thought it was an interesting concept. I heard the ability to see the next words- through the pages underneath- is part of the experience but think it would drive me nuts, with my eyes jumping everywhere.Daniellehttp://thezebracactus.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-89647249220347255162011-07-27T13:56:21.537-04:002011-07-27T13:56:21.537-04:00Jillian - Yes, you'll have to find a copy. If ...Jillian - Yes, you'll have to find a copy. If you're a Foer fan it's a must. I do make a note in the back cover if I got it on vacation and usually they have paper bookmarks in the shops and I leave one in the book. <br /><br />Jenny - Oh, that sounds delicious. I'll have to check that out next time I'm there!<br /><br />Vaishnavi - Yay for Prague have fun! There's a great English bookstore there called the Globe...<br /><br />http://www.globebookstore.cz/<br /><br />...you should check it out. I got some Milan Kundera there as well as Kafka. Yes, I know I have a problem.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-6605764090596292942011-07-27T08:35:57.582-04:002011-07-27T08:35:57.582-04:00I love the idea of books as souvenirs. Planning a ...I love the idea of books as souvenirs. Planning a trip to Prague this September, Kafka seems a wonderful idea :)Vaishnavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08829055456233904866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-45345473967605666892011-07-26T21:05:10.130-04:002011-07-26T21:05:10.130-04:00Heyyy, Park Slope! I am very fond of Park Slope! R...Heyyy, Park Slope! I am very fond of Park Slope! Rachel from Book Snob and I have been to the Chip Shop in Park Slope, where they have proper British fish and chips. Yum.Jennyhttp://jennysbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-55191314210790742862011-07-26T18:22:28.591-04:002011-07-26T18:22:28.591-04:00I am freaking out since no, I haven't heard of...I am freaking out since no, I haven't heard of this book. Foer is amazing and he is one of my favorite writers for sure, so I must get this. <br /><br />As for books as souvenirs, I think I agree with Enbrethilel. I too, buy books, ONLY if it has a connection to the place. However, what you're doing is great too, since not every place has a book dedicated to the place. I would probably put a small signature on the front or back of the book though and put where and when I bought it as a reminder! It would be cool to look back on how many books you have that are from other locations!Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629286727932554109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-20894467847332230732011-07-26T16:37:35.056-04:002011-07-26T16:37:35.056-04:00Enbrethiliel - I think you just explained it perfe...Enbrethiliel - I think you just explained it perfectly. At home my book budget is small and I could never justify buying this. That's why I love making them my souvenirs. I feel like I'm allowed to splurge a little that way and I'd much rather have a book than a T-shirt.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-7157266742481064662011-07-26T15:08:12.329-04:002011-07-26T15:08:12.329-04:00+JMJ+
What a creative book! If I were wealthy (a...+JMJ+ <br /><br />What a creative book! If I were wealthy (and more importantly, had more shelf space), I'd definitely snap it up! =D <br /><br />To answer your question, Melissa, no, I'm not really into books as souvenirs <i>unless</i> they have a deep connection to the place I'm visiting. A novel by a little-known local author, for instance, would be good--or even a novel by a really famous author, if bought in his hometown. Without such a connection, I'm prosaic enough to think, "Oh, I can always get that book in the chain store at home . . ." =PEnbrethilielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414765854670926854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-30553525196788004192011-07-26T14:39:54.008-04:002011-07-26T14:39:54.008-04:00Brenna - Yes, it was so good. I'll post a revi...Brenna - Yes, it was so good. I'll post a review soon!<br /><br />Cori - I feel the same. I never forget where I got those books and I try to pick ones that are specific to that area. <br /><br />MJ - Brooklyn was just wonderful. I loved all the old churches and little shops. Prospect Park was beautiful too.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-27811248970949319782011-07-25T16:24:24.396-04:002011-07-25T16:24:24.396-04:00That book looks beautiful! I'll have to see if...That book looks beautiful! I'll have to see if I can locate a copy. I'm glad you enjoyed Brooklyn - I love it here!MJhttp://wanderinginthestacks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-37218901462992418862011-07-25T13:15:25.396-04:002011-07-25T13:15:25.396-04:00I try and pick up a book whenever I travel somewhe...I try and pick up a book whenever I travel somewhere new. I'm not a big souvenir person, but I love knowing the books on my shelves came from New Zealand, England, Scotland, Italy, etc. :)<br /><br />Also, what a fabulous book you picked up!Corihttp://letseatgrandpa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-90071875150173082202011-07-25T12:59:21.388-04:002011-07-25T12:59:21.388-04:00The idea of this book is fascinating. I haven'...The idea of this book is fascinating. I haven't come across it yet in a bookstore, but I'll keep my eye out. <br /><br />I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed The Brooklyn Follies so much! It's such a good one.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-19844745905745441522011-07-25T11:35:31.420-04:002011-07-25T11:35:31.420-04:00Diane - I always remember the books I read on vaca...Diane - I always remember the books I read on vacations too. Isn't it funny how those stick with us!<br /><br />Sandy - I know it will be an experience. i'm kinda looking forward to it. <br /><br />Mumsy - I love that story. All my souvenir books take me back to where I got them. I love it.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-59974833040625691102011-07-25T09:32:40.630-04:002011-07-25T09:32:40.630-04:00I buy books wherever I go, but I don't buy the...I buy books wherever I go, but I don't buy them thinking, "This will be a souvenir of [place]." And yet...often when I pick up a book, I think, oh, I got this in that bookstore in London and read it in that flat in Shepherd's Bush...<br /><br />For instance, I have a copy of Hilary McKay's Wishing for Tomorrow which was an advance copy that shouldn't have been on the shelf at all in a London bookstore, and the clerk shoved it at me, whispering, "Don't let anyone see you," and I whisked it under my coat and slunk away. And now every time I read it, I think of that whole episode.Mumsynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-52270710510094587862011-07-25T08:25:26.797-04:002011-07-25T08:25:26.797-04:00No, I would totally try to read this book. It wou...No, I would totally try to read this book. It would be an "experience"!!! I love stuff like this. I'm not really a book as souvenir person, but I do buy books just about everywhere I go. If that counts!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-34785589354546311662011-07-25T06:59:11.946-04:002011-07-25T06:59:11.946-04:00I have never heard of The Tree of Codes, but what ...I have never heard of The Tree of Codes, but what a cool looking book. I love picking up a special book when visiting different places. I am also really weird in that I remember what books I've read on vacation's away over the last 10 years...LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com