Random thoughts...

[sholloman81]

I'm passing, because they still owe me a bunch of the exclusive books from previous clubs, and also because I hear that "Books are rolling at the printer's now!" jazz every year, and it seems that they produce less and less each time.

Yeah, that's kind of my worry. Without being assured of at least a handful of new LE's being announced/produced in 2025 (not counting already announced titles such as the S.King Doubleday books), I really have no interest, as I don't do paperback or eBooks at all. So for me, right now CDCC 2025 feels like it would be a complete roll of the dice, and I'm not sure that I'm willing to gamble, even at a good price point.

[dannyboy121070]

I'm passing, because they still owe me a bunch of the exclusive books from previous clubs, and also because I hear that "Books are rolling at the printer's now!" jazz every year, and it seems that they produce less and less each time.

[sholloman81]

Curious if anyone will be doing the CDCC for next year. I was going to be a pass for sure, but the line in today's email "With our acclaimed Limited Edition line picking up production for our biggest year ever" has me considering it as the savings would be quite good. I'm just worried there won't be that many released/announced. Can only think of two off the top of my head for 2024. Still considering...

[Ben Staad]

Yep. I saw that one about Boars Head. I love their products, even at their price point, but that recall certainly is giving me pause.

Feeling better today. Still have a headache and just feel run down. Seems like I'm on the mend.

Man, that's the worst! There have been so many recalls in the news recently. I was especially worried about the Boar's Head one as I eat their products quite frequently. It's scary to think about how little of our food the USDA checks and how little power they wield to enforce issues when they happen.

[sholloman81]

Cooked up some smoked sausage for lunch today. Sealed package and in date. Apparently it was bad.

I was so sick all afternoon. Thankfully I am feeling a bit better but have a killer headache and generally feel icky.

Man, that's the worst! There have been so many recalls in the news recently. I was especially worried about the Boar's Head one as I eat their products quite frequently. It's scary to think about how little of our food the USDA checks and how little power they wield to enforce issues when they happen.

[Ben Staad]

Cooked up some smoked sausage for lunch today. Sealed package and in date. Apparently it was bad.

I was so sick all afternoon. Thankfully I am feeling a bit better but have a killer headache and generally feel icky.

[Ben Staad]

They have a pretty decent layout, have broken out horror from fiction, and carry a nice little selection of smaller named authors in this smaller genre. I was pleasantly surprised.

I could have added some books to my TBR pile but abstained.

I visited my local B&N here in my new home state of AZ, and was very impressed by the Horror department selection (and of the store in general). I know they’ve made improvements since their sale a few years ago and I saw some of that back in WA state, but this AZ store took it to a new level. I wasn’t prepared to buy, but if I was I could’ve dropped a couple hundred bucks easy. It was great to see.

[RonClinton]

First time in a long time but purchased Christmas gifts from B&N. Typically gift some type of trade that is signed or something a little special but this year my kiddos (who are adults) will be getting plain old HC's.

I visited my local B&N here in my new home state of AZ, and was very impressed by the Horror department selection (and of the store in general). I know they’ve made improvements since their sale a few years ago and I saw some of that back in WA state, but this AZ store took it to a new level. I wasn’t prepared to buy, but if I was I could’ve dropped a couple hundred bucks easy. It was great to see.

[Ben Staad]

First time in a long time but purchased Christmas gifts from B&N. Typically gift some type of trade that is signed or something a little special but this year my kiddos (who are adults) will be getting plain old HC's.

[sholloman81]

Tonight's Sallis event was cancelled, unfortunately.

Yeah, was planning to go and received that email while I was at work. Very glad that they sent it as I was able to alter my plans, but it was a bummer. I know he's been dealing with some health issues and hope he recovers.

[RonClinton]

Thank Ron! Noticed that James Sallis is also going to be there live at the beginning of December which has me pretty excited as well! Definitely a cool store!

Tonight's Sallis event was cancelled, unfortunately.

[brlesh]

Anyone having black Friday sales? Between naps I may need to check a few sites out.

Haven’t seen much so far.

PS Publishing had some good sales in their newsletter yesterday.

If you get the Subterranean Press newsletter, they had a handful of books on sale through the weekend.

I picked up a book from Sub Press this morning and will probably get a few from PS if no other book sales happen this weekend.

B

[Ben Staad]

Anyone having black Friday sales? Between naps I may need to check a few sites out.

[Ben Staad]

Thanks. Hope you had a great day as well.

Happy Thanksgiving, folks!

[dannyboy121070]

Happy Thanksgiving, folks!