Books on Pews for a Good Cause
Amnesty International Book Sale at the Church of Ascension, London
This past weekend I took a lovely stroll down Dartmouth Row in Blackheath to the Amnesty International UK Booksale. Having read online that there would be over 20,000 books on sale, I had to see for myself.
Did I mention the almost unbearable heat that I battled to get there? The dear lady glowed all afternoon...hand me a fan and draw the curtains.
There were books on pews, tables, in boxes and scattered in places on the floor. Although I expected find a number of previously loved titles, I was struck at how many recent publications I found. Imagine my excitement when I discovered a copy of The White Woman on the Green Bicycle by Monica Roffey, whose opening sentence of chapter one is currently one of my favourite lines. I snaffled it up for £3....yes I love book sales!
Spotted, a gem amongst the 20,000 titles
Last year the Blackheath and Greenwich chapter of Amnesty International raised £11,700 and fingers crossed they are hoping to better that figure this year. All books, I was told were donated from members of the public including publishers and book reviewers. The dear lady on the desk chuckled when I asked if there were indeed 20,000 books in the church at that very moment.
A variety of Vamp Literature on sale
How about you...once you've finished reading the latest bestseller - do you keep it? Or do you pass it onto family and friends or charity?
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Photos courtesy yours truly.
I'm generally a horder of books but I think there may be a cull coming up soon.
AI UK Greenwich and Blackheath will hold their next big booksale on 20th November. If you are interested in browsing, buying or donating, please check their website for details.
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As for me, I tend to hang onto my books, even the disappointing ones, I have no idea why, but I guess that makes me a horder! Atleast I'm in good company!
I'm thinking of having a Team Horder tee-shirt made up! There's a quite a few of us, especially where books are concerned.
Thanks for following back and welcome! ;)
I love books, I love the smell of new books, I love the feel of old books, and I puzzle over thoughts lovingly scribbled inside.....although I would never do such a thing!
I LOVE book sales of any kind, and even our Library has a clear out twice a year.
Oh, you lucky person!
I have to admit that I had to have a closer book at that "New Moan" in the "Twlshite Saga"! I would have bought that.
Are you mad woman.....the weather is far too hot to do anything but laze around and, errr....read a book!
Welcome to Team Horder's book blog! I always find it hard to sort out books to give away. Usually I start with good intentions but the pile that stays is always bigger!
I was very tempted to get the 'New Moan, Twishite Saga by Stephfordy Mayo...alas,I just couldn't do it. LOL.
It was really hot, we went for a lovely cool Pimms post book sale!
Your library clear out sounds like a great event! Thanks so much for following and visiting!
You pay $10.00 for a bag and fill it with whatever you find...it was awesome!
Sounds like made some great purchases.
Needless to say I went 2 days and kept lugging home bags of wonderful books..:)
And yes, I love the inscriptions too...
What a great way to spend some time off.
........dhole
$10.00 a bag! I would be there all day!! My kind of sale!
The inscriptions fascinate me. ;)
And WOW, the Lifeline event sounds incredible, two halls over several days. I have to admit,nothing makes me smile more than getting involved with charity events which tie into writing or arts!
I've got 3 books on my bedside table right now and countless scattered about the place. Constantly reaching for one, and I will read them all honest!! :)
It is a great cause and I did fill my bag with some lovely books!! Just was well I only took one bag... ;)