New Books!
Not only have I been busy writing and editing my own book but I bought some new books this month to read.
First up is The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius (which I have also read). Here’s the thing - I have Folio Society taste with dime store money! I love the look and feel of Folio Society but I don’t always have the money. I found this beautiful edition of The Consolation of Philosophy on Ebay. It also comes in a red slip cover. Not only is it full of wisdom but it also works as a small coffee table book. Call me a snob but I don’t believe in buying coffee table books that you haven’t read. Buy it, if it appeals to you but don’t be phony; read it too. That’s what books are for. This YT channel, Pontus Presents, is where I first encountered this edition and decided that I had to have it! The main character in the current series I’m writing, Jonas Johnson, reads philosophy from time to time and he takes comfort, later in the series, from Boethius’s work.
I’m too lazy to flip my own photo! Sorry!
The other book I bought this month I found in a tiny basement level vintage shop. I was in Hood River and ready to leave for home when I happened to be walking down the street and I found the shop and decided to explore it. I went down, inside and looked around, finding quite a few things that I wanted (and didn’t need) and then I came across this vintage beauty. Analog magazine. Vintage science fiction magazines. I love it. In fact, they had quite a few of them but after all of the other things I bought I could only afford one. I paid $6.00 for it. It’s interesting because the original price printed right on the front cover was $1.25. I love vintage science fiction and fantasy and some of my work is very much inspired by it. It will always be inspirational for me.
Another book I’m planning to buy is a version of Beowulf. I’m just trying to find which I prefer. of course, I will buy Tolkien’s version because it’s Tolkien but I may also buy Shippey’s version or a much older one. We will see. I have a major post coming up this week on the themes I will be exploring in my new series. Also, don’t forget, the first book is out now!
Happy reading!
