Looking at the label on the back, I believe that's my first copy of Dune (I've had several over the years). I bought it at my all time favorite bookstore — Thackeray's in Toledo — probably around 30 years ago.
Thackeray's is long gone and I miss it dearly. I used to love going there with my dad, and spent many a Sunday afternoon there later in life all by myself, perusing, reading, and buying books.
That book is worth way more than a quarter!
photo posted by matt in Sunday, May 29, 2022
My mother-in-law is having a garage sale. I walked through the setup in the garage the other night (as I was breaking my vow to never 'leave' a game early). Two of my books somehow found their way into the wares. Two of my all time favorites no less — Dune and Shōgun.
Not sure how that happened (Renee denies giving them to her, and is telling me I must have done it — no way!).
Anyways, I pulled them both. Not for sale!
photo posted by matt in Sunday, May 29, 2022
I'm old enough to think about retirement, but young enough to not have any details on what it might actually look like. Seeing this guy on our morning walk is a little inspiring for me though. A good book and a seat by the beach. Add a view and I think I'd be quite content.
photo posted by matt in Wednesday, March 31, 2021