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Wow, Andrew, what a great post to encounter as I rack my brain trying to think of what to give my own mom. I'm really sorry your mother isn't around any ... More

Jennifer, it's so cool that you have a similar illustrated Bible book that your grandparents gave you too. I bet there are lots of grandparents who've ... More

Ha! I hope you still have that hickory doll, Kathryn. What a keepsake!

Bereryn, that's a great story! It's cool that you were reunited with a book that meant so much to you. I love Alibris for finding great old books like ... More

Doug reminds me of how much I enjoyed the movie Jurassic Park. I wonder whether the books would be better, especially since it's been so long since I ... More

But, to be honest, I didn't read all of his books. Some day I'll get to them...!

Some of E.M. Forster's novels made fabulous movie adaptations. I loved watching A Passage to India and A Room with a View, and Maurice is one of my ... More

I LOVED the Boxcar Children!

I'm an amateur book collector, and I'd definitely steer clear of book club editions. I only go for the actual first edition of a book I want to collect ... More

Which classics were illustrated, CrankyPants? Sounds interesting!

Shaun, have you read "The Road"? That book is a stunning example of McCarthy focusing his powers on the human condition. His portrayal of the father-son ... More

Gayle, what's a talking book? I'm curious! : )

Ah, Mary, I've never heard of "The Churkendoose," but your description of it reminded me of "Horton Hatches the Egg," by Dr. Seuss--absolutely one of ... More

Sharon, I found a book called "Rackham's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color"--which looks like a great compilation of his illustrations. Here it is ... More

DF, The Crossing is part of McCarthy's "Border Trilogy," but it looks like you've already read "All the Pretty Horses"--the first book in the series. ... More

What a great idea the author had, to write the last book of the series so it would be published in the event of his death! I recently finished the latest ... More

Cool. Thanks, Tom!

Who cares?! ; )

The Road is one of the best things I've ever read or ever will read. Besides, I didn't think it really contained that much gore. But ... More

Awesome librarian, and awesome Alibris community page! : )

Eric, it'd be go great to have old copies of all of Roald Dahl's classics!

Great idea, Linda! My literary world was greatly expanded when I was young by listening to records (yes, I'm that old) of tales like Swiss Family Robinson ... More

That sounds like a lucky, lucky possession to have, Tracy. When was it published?

That's a nice little story, Dorcas--thanks!

Gotta say, Tom, there's nothing like Karen Carpenter's beautiful voice. Do you have a favorite song from that album? I'm not sure I need the whole album ... More

LitterOddie, thanks so much for mentioning Sufjan Steven! I really like his music, and I never think to buy that Christmas album during the Christmas ... More