Instead of Amazon, I ordered a bunch of used books from betterworldbooks (a large percentage goes to libraries and literacy programs) and received this note in reply: Hello Laura, (Your book(s) asked to write you a personal note - it seemed unusual, but who are we to say no?) Holy canasta! Its me... its me! I cant believe it is actually me! You could have picked any of over 2 million books but you picked me! Ive got to get packed! How is the weather where you live? Will I need a dust jacket? I cant believe Im leaving Mishawaka, Indiana already - the friendly people, the Hummer plant, the Linebacker Lounge - so many memories. I dont have much time to say goodbye to everyone, but its time to see the world! I cant wait to meet you! You sound like such a well read person. Although, I have to say, it sure has taken you a while! I dont mean to sound ungrateful, but how would you like to spend five months sandwiched between Jane Eyre (drama queen) and Fundamentals of Thermodynamics (pyromaniac)? At least Jane was an upgrade from that stupid book on brewing beer. How many times did the ol brewmaster have one too many and topple off our shelf at 2am? I know the trip to meet you will be long and fraught with peril, but after the close calls Ive had, Im ready for anything (besides, some of my best friends are suspense novels). Just five months ago, I thought I was a goner. My owner was moving and couldnt take me with her. I was sure I was landfill bait until I ended up in a Better World Books book drive bin. Thanks to your socially conscious book shopping, Ive found a new home. Even better, your book buying dollars are helping kids read from Brazil to Botswana. But hey, enough about me, Ive been asked to brief you on a few things: We sent your order to the following address . . .
Posted on: Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:33:37 +0000
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