That's definitely unexpected. A bit dramatic, but I suppose that could potentially make someone's day if you ever manage to pass a book along to someone else like that. Made me laugh, thanks.

Oh yes, I've heard that helps, keeping it under something heavy. A few years ago I got stuck in a rain storm and I had a book of poetry with me, I tried to dry it out as best as I could without really knowing what I was doing. Unfortunately the pages have a rippled texture now. Anyway, such a great story how you found that book.

I've only ever watched the movies. Well, thanks for your story.

I see, I think I understand what you're saying.

That is actually a great story, very interesting in my opinion.

I stumbled across that book also. I have it in front of me now. The cover on my edition has an orb of light in the place of a man's face. I'm not sure if that's the same version you have, but wow, it may not seem like much to you but I'm blown away by your story.

If you feel that you want to pass the book along you can definitely try to leave it in one of those free libraries. That book will definitely make someone's day. I have it out in front of me because I've been meaning to read it again soon.

That is so amazing. Hmm... Certainly makes me wonder.

I still haven't read that book but I love all of his work.
Did the book live up to your expectations?

Ohhh.. I get it.. I was trying to understand at first where the book shop was. I thought at first you meant the book shop was in Sweden. But it was in Netherlands. Ah, makes much more sense now. Yes. Used bookstores are amazing. I wish I had the opportunity to visit more shops but I don't travel much. Sounds like it was definitely a good book, even if it wasn't a novel.

That's so interesting, what an amazing contrast. I found some information for this book you're referring to. Back then it was reviewed by a writer for the New York Times who wrote, "It is a book that bubbles with laughter and high spirits, that glows with gentleness and affection, that sings with joy in life itself." What incredible luck. I'm surprised you were able to dry it out, was it a paperback or hardback? Sounds like it was something that cheered you up either way.

Oh yes, serendipity is another good word to describe these unlikely discoveries. What great experiences. Even just to find a book titled Good Omens by itself seems awesome, but that it meant something to you personally is even more special.

ah, how was it? I haven't read any Harry Potter yet.

Hmm.. I understand what you're saying.. I think short stories can still be great though. But I have felt that way before too. It happens to me sometimes with movies, in which the movie is so great I don't want it to end.

I just pulled that book off the shelf and started reading that story. It's masterful. Hadn't read it before you mentioned it. It has a range of emotions in it but still manages to make me laugh. Typical Vonnegut. It's interesting when I bought this book of his short stories I didn't think much of it, and wasn't planning to read it anytime soon, but it's a lot better than I expected. Thanks.

Sounds like something from the twilight zone. Very strange, but interesting.

Was it a good book? You mean it was ironic because the title was in English? That seems like such a neat story though.

I've read that book off and on over the years, I remember it does have a foreboding, ominous feeling to it. Did it lead you to learn more about George Orwell eventually?

Hmm.. Yea that's confusing.

Well, I think you definitely got lucky with your Vonnegut collection because I always try to find his books at the used bookstore and only very rarely do I find any by him. The last one I found was that Snuff Box book, I've been meaning to get around to it, I haven't gotten into it yet but it seems promising.

It actually reminds me of one of my experiences in college that I totally forgot about. Same thing, one of my friends stole a book. But looking back on it, the book that he stole was extremely rare. There was a rare book shop near the campus, and for some reason he just walked in and swiped it off a shelf. But it was odd because I wasn't even a very close friend of his, he felt the need to give it to me, which was random. Eventually I ended up losing that book and then years later I remembered that experience and I tried looking for that book to buy a copy of it, that's when I realized how rare it was, I finally bought it but it was pricey, since then it's doubled in value which is nice though.

Hmm.. Lord Dunsany.. I'm not familiar with him.. Sounds interesting I'll have to read about him. Great story, thanks!

oh awesome! That's definitely good timing. Did you get the book Bagombo Snuff Box?

I go mostly for a book that's either strange, obscure, rare, or a classic. Rare as in not a lot of available copies. Obscure as in not well known, strange as in a little bit mystifying. And classics to me are mainly anything from the 20th century and before. However, I stay away from mass produced books, and contemporary authors who are only in it for the money. I don't bother with modern series books, just because it's a well known modern author really means nothing to me most of the time. But that's ok, we all have our preferences. Anyway, the cover of the book doesn't matter, usually for me it depends on the title. And I flip through the book and see if anything stands out to me. I look at the date the book was printed, what edition it is, and the table of contents. But anyway, all of this doesn't matter really. Over time you'll determine your own opinions that matter to you. Maybe you care more about a book's cover, I suppose that's understandable.