I apologize for it taking so long to post this. It's just been so busy lately.  My first WBN was so much fun! I was happy to do it and I hope I get the opportunity to do it for years to come. Another Giver, that I just met by the way, and I went together and it was a good time. We went to a popular Downtown shopping area and walked around and spent some time in front if the Starbucks!

I gave out Playing For Pizza, by John Grisham. It was fun to get out of my comfort zone and talk to complete strangers on the street.  It shocked me to hear so many people say "I don't have time to read". Which I found pretty unfortunate.  Initially, I felt that people thought there was a catch, like we wanted money or that were handing out religious stuff because many people basically ran by us without even making eye contact! 

I learned quickly that I had to be a fast talker and yell out "Free John Grisham book!" That usually got their attention, then I was able to talk a bit about World Book Night and have a short conversation with them. I'm glad that I had a popular author, because the girl with me had the John Green book, and that tactic didn't work as well for her. We soon figured out that light or non-readers hadn't heard of John Green. I wore the WBN Giver sticker on my sweater, but next year I'll make an eye catching poster board also. I think that would help draw attention and help people be less suspicious.

Did you participate in WBN? If so, what was your experience?

Happy Reading,
~ Tamara

"Book Haul Tuesday” is my weekly post where I take a peek at the newly released fiction books of the week and post the books which I’ve added to my forever growing “To Be Read” list.  I hope to introduce you to some interesting books and talented authors that you haven't read yet.  Hopefully I'll motivate you to run out and pick up a new release or two for your shelf or reader!  

In addition to my book recommendation(s), of course, I'll show off any books I've hauled in the last week.  My book haul is all about sharing the books I've added to my lovely shelves, which can be physical or virtual.

What's in my book haul?

• Books I've  purchase either in a store or online.
  
• ebooks I've purchase online.
  
• Books, ebooks and audiobooks I've borrow from my local library (hard copies and downloadable content)
• ARCs and review books (hard copies, ebooks and galleys).
• Books, ebooks and audio books that I've acquired through giveaways and as gifts.

I had a HUGE haul this past week. All books that I've purchased.  On this past Sunday, I went to a used book sale charity event that supports literacy, called Bookstock.  I found some good books,of which I plan on giving one or two of them away to people I know. The rest are mines! 11 books in great condition for $30! Not bad at all!  I searched for about an hour and a half, but the husband was getting antsy, so I had to wrap it up. The event is held in a small mall in Livonia, MI.  ALL the halls were filled with tables upon tables of book,organized by subject.  There were soooooo many books, I could have looked for hours and hours on end. It was crazy with so many people.  They do this every year, so I'll be back next year!  It's still going on now until the 28th, so if you live in the area, you may want to check it out.

I didn't notice any new releases this week. I'm sure there are some worth mentioning, but I've been a bit distracted so I hadn't really searched for any that I'd want. Now on to the haul!

What did you haul this week?

Happy Reading,
~Tamara