A bit of a random post, but had to share it with you as it made my day.
So I have been wanting to buy a book for a while now called 'Prozac Nation' (it is also a movie), but I wanted it in a specific hardback cover, and could not find it anywhere!!! When I did find it, it was often waaaaayyyyy to expensive for me to purchase. However, I finally found an older used library copy (which BTW I think is great, as so many other people with different backgrounds and histories have read this book before me and it feels special) for under $10 with free shipping! So I decided to purchase it.
Now I have to pause here a moment to say apart from the amazing deal I got the website I purchased it from (see links down below), called Better World Books, actually donate a book to someone in need every time you purchase a book from them. How great is that!!!
Now the reason for this review is this:
I have not received the item as of yet, but I received a shipping confirmation email. I opened it up and look what was written.
(Your book(s) asked to write you a personal note - it seemed unusual, but who are we to say no?) Holy canasta! It's me... it's me! I can't believe it is actually me! You could have picked any of over 2 million books but you picked me! I've got to get packed! How is the weather where you live? Will I need a dust jacket? I can't believe I'm leaving Mishawaka, Indiana already - the friendly people, the Hummer plant, the Linebacker Lounge - so many memories. I don't have much time to say goodbye to everyone, but it's time to see the world! I can't wait to meet you! You sound like such a well read person. Although, I have to say, it sure has taken you a while! I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but how would you like to spend five months sandwiched between Jane Eyre (drama queen) and Fundamentals of Thermodynamics (pyromaniac)? At least Jane was an upgrade from that stupid book on brewing beer. How many times did the ol' brewmaster have one too many and topple off our shelf at 2am? I know the trip to meet you will be long and fraught with peril, but after the close calls I've had, I'm ready for anything (besides, some of my best friends are suspense novels). Just five months ago, I thought I was a goner. My owner was moving and couldn't take me with her. I was sure I was landfill bait until I ended up in a Better World Books book drive bin. Thanks to your socially conscious book shopping, I've found a new home. Even better, your book buying dollars are helping kids read from Brazil to Botswana.
How cute is that?
So anyway Just wanted to share that with you. I highly recommend you go check them out yourselves and see what you think. I will be doing a review after I receive and read the book.
Love Mis(sy)Understood x
Website of Better World Books: http://www.betterworldbooks.com/
Facebook Page of Better World Books: https://www.facebook.com/betterworldbooks/info?tab=page_info
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