The books and reading thread

[Pagey]

They are not an actual shop where you can browse, a lady runs it from her home to help a dog charity. You have to look at the FB page and message her with any items you want to buy, pay online then arrange to collect from the security gatehouse in front of the compound.

Thanks Pagey, that sounds OK, and they seem to have a tie-up with The Adoptable Puppy Cafe too. The website offers 'buy online at cost plus shipping' and I was thinking website, etc.

Yes, you can pay for shipping or collect from the compound. They rely on people and organisations donating items to sell.

[LolaBeltran]

Tony's Bookstore? Back when this was the Blue and Yellow bookstore, I was a regular patron. The "exchange" part was especially attractive. . .bring a bag of books to exchange and collect a bag full of new books at an attractive discount. Does anyone know if this is still the policy? And will they buy new books? ( I have taken to spending too much on new books from the mall bookstores . . .most of which, once read, I no longer need.) Alternative to that, what is the current situation of donating books to a good cause?

[joelle]

Tony's Bookstore? Back when this was the Blue and Yellow bookstore, I was a regular patron. The "exchange" part was especially attractive. . .bring a bag of books to exchange and collect a bag full of new books at an attractive discount. Does anyone know if this is still the policy? And will they buy new books? ( I have taken to spending too much on new books from the mall bookstores . . .most of which, once read, I no longer need.) Alternative to that, what is the current situation of donating books to a good cause?

As I mentioned in a previous post you can go to the monthly Book Swap at I Rice Restaurant, Rieb Tanrod Fai Road, Hua Hin Soi 68-70 (between Tira Tiraa condo and railway), Hua Hin. (On Google maps).
It takes place every 10th of the month from 11am to 3pm, just turn up, no need to leave any books but you can if you wish, also help yourself to what you like all free. You don't have to eat at the restaurant.

[404cameljockey]

I'll still donate my read paperbacks to charity: https://www.facebook.com/squigglescharityshoppe/

Although my stock is dwindling; I read on a Kindle now, except for occasional hard backs bought to treasure and re-read/refer back to (99 pct non-fiction). A Kindle is perfect for beach/pool/bed with low lighting before sleep. Reducing text size for faster reading when alert and enlarging it again when sleepy.

[LolaBeltran]

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As I mentioned in a previous post you can go to the monthly Book Swap at I Rice Restaurant, Rieb Tanrod Fai Road, Hua Hin Soi 68-70 (between Tira Tiraa condo and railway), Hua Hin. (On Google maps)."

This sounds perfect Joelle . . sorry I missed your previous post.

[joelle]

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As I mentioned in a previous post you can go to the monthly Book Swap at I Rice Restaurant, Rieb Tanrod Fai Road, Hua Hin Soi 68-70 (between Tira Tiraa condo and railway), Hua Hin. (On Google maps)."

This sounds perfect Joelle . . sorry I missed your previous post.

[lomuamart]

On the topic of books, I've come across Jonathan Coe - namely, so far, "What a Carve Up" and "The Rotters' Club".

England in the 70/80's with so much wit and a lot of comment as well.

As I grew up during those years, I can relate to the books.

I don't think I've laughed so much whilst reading a book for a long time - especially the first.

[drethecopywriter]

Is there a book club in Hua Hin?