Random thoughts...

[RonClinton]

I had to, painfully, let go of the completist/collector mania when Brian Keene released some insanely expensive book back in the day (A Field Guide to the 13, I think it was.) Letting go of that urge to need EVERY book from certain authors also helped me stop caring about how my books were shelved and stuff like that.

I think I need to subscribe to your school of thought, it would sure make decisions like this a heckuva lot easier.

[dannyboy121070]

That's one issue. The other is that the quasi-completist in me pains to think that my McCammon collection will have such a huge hole in it.

And yet, when I consider those two reasons, nowhere in there is the overwhelming desire, the imperative, to read them. Honestly, if I were to have an undeniable desire to read McCammon, I'd probably lean toward re-reading BOY'S LIFE or WOLF'S HOUR before I'd be compelled to read the Corbett series. So: It's all about the collecting, the having, the cost of replacing. As a bibliophile collector who likes to think of himself first and foremost as a reader, maybe that should tell me something...

I had to, painfully, let go of the completist/collector mania when Brian Keene released some insanely expensive book back in the day (A Field Guide to the 13, I think it was.) Letting go of that urge to need EVERY book from certain authors also helped me stop caring about how my books were shelved and stuff like that.

[RonClinton]

Just think of how much it would be a pain to get back one day!

That's one issue. The other is that the quasi-completist in me pains to think that my McCammon collection will have such a huge hole in it.

And yet, when I consider those two reasons, nowhere in there is the overwhelming desire, the imperative, to read them. Honestly, if I were to have an undeniable desire to read McCammon, I'd probably lean toward re-reading BOY'S LIFE or WOLF'S HOUR before I'd be compelled to read the Corbett series. So: It's all about the collecting, the having, the cost of replacing. As a bibliophile collector who likes to think of himself first and foremost as a reader, maybe that should tell me something...

[dannyboy121070]

The only way to rearrange my book collection so that everything flows perfectly is to free up one shelf, and the only way I can conceive of achieving that is to pull -- and, presumably, sell -- my entire, complete Matthew Corbett series (plus a few other select titles from other authors), all 1sts, all signed (trade HC 1sts of the first two, then signed deluxe HCs of the next five, then three signed/numbered HC Lividians). I've only read the first three, and had long looked forward to, at some point, reading the rest of the series. But if I was that invested in the series, wouldn't I have read more of the series by now...? So it seems like the easy choice. Yet my inner collector is screaming at me that I'd be making a serious, serious mistake, and I already feel the pangs of regret even thinking of it...it's McCammon, for God's sake. But I can't see any other option at the moment...everything else just looks too precious and challenging to let go, especially since it'll require every title from several treasured authors.

Someone talk me out of the madness of this McCammon purge.

The last two books of the series were such letdowns that I really have no defense for the series. I loved them all, up until those last two, but they really tainted my love for the series as a whole.

[saginawhorror]

Just think of how much it would be a pain to get back one day!

[RonClinton]

The only way to rearrange my book collection so that everything flows perfectly is to free up one shelf, and the only way I can conceive of achieving that is to pull -- and, presumably, sell -- my entire, complete Matthew Corbett series (plus a few other select titles from other authors), all 1sts, all signed (trade HC 1sts of the first two, then signed deluxe HCs of the next five, then three signed/numbered HC Lividians). I've only read the first three, and had long looked forward to, at some point, reading the rest of the series. But if I was that invested in the series, wouldn't I have read more of the series by now...? So it seems like the easy choice. Yet my inner collector is screaming at me that I'd be making a serious, serious mistake, and I already feel the pangs of regret even thinking of it...it's McCammon, for God's sake. But I can't see any other option at the moment...everything else just looks too precious and challenging to let go, especially since it'll require every title from several treasured authors.

Someone talk me out of the madness of this McCammon purge.

[mhatchett]

Missed Thanksgiving, but I hope everyone has a great Holiday Season!!!

[Ben Staad]

Ditto, everyone. Have a fabulous Thanksgiving.

[RonClinton]

Will be offline tomorrow; so, I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving now! Enjoy your time!

Yep a busy weekend here as well with family, so warmest wishes to all for a Happy Thanksgiving.

[dannyboy121070]

Will be offline tomorrow; so, I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving now! Enjoy your time!

Right back at ya, my friend! Happy Thanksgiving, folks!

[sholloman81]

Will be offline tomorrow; so, I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving now! Enjoy your time!

[Ben Staad]

No. I did just check them out and there are some great deals on some HCs. There are several listed there I've wanted to read.

Not sure if any of you shop with Book Outlet, but they are having a pretty good sale until December 2nd. Was able to snag 6 hardcovers that I've had my eye on over the last year for under 40 bucks all in including tax & shipping!

[sholloman81]

Not sure if any of you shop with Book Outlet, but they are having a pretty good sale until December 2nd. Was able to snag 6 hardcovers that I've had my eye on over the last year for under 40 bucks all in including tax & shipping!

[RonClinton]

Well, that's a bummer but I'm sure the book will be fine. Just saw that Earthling will be doing the limited which is pretty exciting!

Yes, gotta admit, had I seen that Earthling notice before buying the trade from PP early last week, I likely would’ve skipped the signed trade. But I was a couple days too early. Oh well, I certainly want support PP so it’ll stick around, so the $$ went to a good cause.

[sholloman81]

I was certainly going to go see the Fracassi event, but got called out of town so will have to miss it. I do have a copy bought there that I asked to have Philip inscribe…we’ll see if my request works or if it’ll just be a signed copy. Either way is fine…just looking forward to reading it.

Well, that's a bummer but I'm sure the book will be fine. Just saw that Earthling will be doing the limited which is pretty exciting!