Poetry & Religion

A few weeks ago, my friend Moisés S.L. Lara messaged me via Facebook asking for permission to send me a copy of his sister's book, Furia (Mouthfeel Press, 2010). He's responsible for the lovely cover art, by the way. Just this afternoon, I heard the postman crunching his way up to the door. Opening the door, he let out a  whoa! as I caught him by surprise. His hand contained to packages - one bulky that had X-mas present written all over it - and the latter thin and large. Knowing that I haven't ordered any single books, I had to assume it was from that Kickstarter project I backed about a month or so ago - The Misanthropic Adventures of Bony Levi - however, that seemed unlikely. I placed the bulky packaged on the table and worked open the mysterious one. I was beginning to wonder when this book was going to be sent in. Happy, I snapped a photo and posted it on Facebook so Moisés would know I got the book.

Para Guillermo, Paz y Fuerza

I'm never one to give up a free book, of course. I don't know any book hunters - read: book junkies - who would. Even if it's out of our preferred genre, we don't turn down free books. However, Furia isn't outside my preferred genre, so it all works now. I should probably mention the author's name, I suppose. After I tagged my friend on the book's photo, his sister, the author, Ire'ne Lara Silva friend-requested me.

Even though I'm reading Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen currently, I told Moisés I would start reading Furia as soon as I'm done with it. But since the cold weather is pushing in, I was thinking of curling up with some hot cocoa - because I'm not a big fan of coffee - and start reading it tonight. I'm no stranger to reading two books at the same time - though I am a stranger of actually finishing both - you should see my Goodreads profile.

While I'm on the subject of the packages that arrived this afternoon, my mother's X-mas presents arrived today. This year, I'm gifting her a copy of Nicolas Sparks's The Lucky One and Mitch Albom's Have a Little Faith: A True Story (don't worry, the surprise isn't spoiled as she will never read this blog). I'm thinking of getting her something not book related, but I haven't decided what that would be. With this order, my copy of the Gospel of Judas came in. I have to say, that I do really love BetterWorldBooks.com because not only did I get my mother's gifts and my book, but they also sent me a free chocolate bar. And who doesn't like free chocolate?

My chilly autumn night is set. Until next time, keep on huntin'.

Packages in the Mail

It's that time of year when packages are pouring out of my mailbox, and I love it. Unlike X-mases past, this year - thanks to BetterWorldBooks.com and their awesome deals - I've managed to get a couple of goodies for myself with this year's X-mas present orders. 

Last week, I received two books for Jyg along with The New Diary by Tristine Rainer - featuring a preface by Anaïs Nin. Last Thursday, I received a copy of The Book of Jubilees - a.k.a. "the little Genesis" - translated by R.H. Charles - it was purchased to gain Amazon's Super Saver Shipping for another gift for Jyg. Just this morning, I was treated to another package - this one also from BetterWorldBooks.com - The Book of Enoch also translated by R.H. Charles. I'm still waiting for my copy of The Gospel of Judas (tagging along with a Nicolas Sparks novel and one by Mitch Albom for my mother).

I know - so not the point of the holiday season - but, hey, I'm a book hunter which is just another term for book junky. My apologies. Until next time, keep on huntin'.