My New Thing

I hadn't stepped foot in a non-school-associated (waaay too many hyphens) library in years. I've been utilizing bookstores instead. I loved bookstores - especially the independently owned variety. I would walk out of The Strand with a huge bag full of books. But that was nothing in comparison to the truck loads of books I'm walking out with nowadays. I have rediscovered The Library. More specifically, I have discovered the fact that you can take out cookbooks from the library. An unlimited number. For four weeks at a time with lots of renewals. This may not excite the average person, but it's been an awakening for me. So far, I have checked out at least 30 cookbooks in two and a half weeks. Here is a view of just a few of the shelves and their delicious offerings.

Yes, it is embarrassing to take pictures in the library.

The Alice Waters section - clearly popular around these parts.

I own two of her cookbooks and her biography. More on her later.

And this is my pile from yesterday's visit. It's pretty standard, other than the fact there is a book on blogging and I usually have 5 more cookbooks. But I was just there 2 days ago, so I didn't feel the need to go completely out of control.

I also have additional Barefoot, Martha, and Bittman books sitting around the house.

And in the spirit of honesty, I will also admit that I am occasionally checking out books like the one below. I may or may not have the rest on hold.

Don't hate me. I read adult books too! I swear!