The Books of Eli

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Specialising in signed & collectible 1st editions.
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[Sophia Proneikos @Pergament_F]

Umberto Eco, who owned 50,000 books, had this to say about home libraries:

"It is foolish to think that you have to read all the books you buy, as it is foolish to criticize those who buy more books than they will ever be able to read. It would be like saying that you should use all the cutlery or glasses or screwdrivers or drill bits you bought before buying new ones.

"There are things in life that we need to always have plenty of supplies, even if we will only use a small portion.

"If, for example, we consider books as medicine, we understand that it is good to have many at home rather than a few: when you want to feel better, then you go to the 'medicine closet' and choose a book. Not a random one, but the right book for that moment. That's why you should always have a nutrition choice!

"Those who buy only one book, read only that one and then get rid of it. They simply apply the consumer mentality to books, that is, they consider them a consumer product, a good. Those who love books know that a book is anything but a commodity."

[Hutchinson Heinemann @HutchHeinemann]

🪸 GIVEAWAY TIME 🪸

We are giving away three exclusive proofs of PLAYGROUND, the highly anticipated new novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning, twice Booker-shortlisted author Richard Powers.

For a chance to win, retweet this post and follow us!

[Dad Jokes @Dadsaysjokes]

Why was the baby jalapeno shivering?

He was a little chilli.

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

A shocking 1 in 7 state UK primary schools don’t have a library. We’re calling on the government to acknowledge how important school libraries are and match-fund library provision.

Support #LibrariesForPrimaries and read the report: https://t.co/hCUhlfE6lC

[Dad Jokes @Dadsaysjokes]

My wife asked for a divorce today, saying I was too un-American.

I saw it coming from a kilometer away.

[Little Toller 🇺🇦🇵🇸 @LittleToller]

Thank you everyone, for all your kindness tonight I am feeling much more buoyant.

Here is a link to that newsletter we sent out earlier today in case you'd like to take a look.

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[The Books of Eli @TheBooksofEli22]

Discover a botanical masterpiece, "Arboretum Et Fruticetum Britannicum" Published in 1838, this enchanting book features captivating illustrations and detailed descriptions.
#BookSale #RareBooks #BotanicalTreasures #VintageBook #Arboretum #NatureLovers
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[Dad Jokes @Dadsaysjokes]

What do you call a red-headed baker?

A gingerbread man.

[Books Are My Bag @booksaremybag]

Happy #IndieBookshopWeek!

Here's how you can support independent bookshops this week:
• Follow them on social media
• Sign up to their newsletter
• Pre-order a book
• Visit your local bookshop
• Buy a book for your summer reading
• Purchase a gift card

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[Sue MW @DestinyProspers]

I wrote and self-published my first book! A spooky tale of mystery and romance.

Set in Victorian England along the Birmingham canals. Link below:
https://t.co/tAFoWxbo2l

[Hutchinson Heinemann @HutchHeinemann]

⭐️GIVEAWAY⭐️

Would you like to win limited edition boxed copy of the brand new edition of Tom Hanks’ acclaimed short story collection UNCOMMON TYPE? Just like, follow and retweet to be entered. We have 5 custom-made boxed copies up for grabs!

[AbeBooks @AbeBooks]

We lost some great writers in 2022, including P.J. O’Rourke, Stuart Woods, Nicholas Evans, Raymond Briggs, Joan Lingard, Barbara Ehrenreich, David McKee, Peter Straub, David McCullough, Hilary Mantel, Julie Powell, Peter Robinson, and Greg Bear.

They will all be missed.

[AbeBooks @AbeBooks]

Happy Holidays and Merry Bookmas to all our customers and booksellers.

[The Books of Eli @TheBooksofEli22]

@bertsbooks The Kite Gunner 😬

[The Books of Eli @TheBooksofEli22]

Today’s featured book is SOE in France written by M. R. D. Foot.

Signed 1st ed., Available to purchase on our AbeBooks store.
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#SOE #WWII #history #warhistory #nonfictionbook #militaryhistory #signedbook #firstedition #warhistory #rarebooks #abebooks

[The Books of Eli @TheBooksofEli22]

The Butterfly Isles by Patrick Barnham.

This copy is a 1st impression/1st edition. Signed by author and the illustrator, award winning author, Helen Macdonald.

Available on our AbeBooks store - link in bio.
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#britishnature #naturebooks #firsteditionbooks #travelwriting

[AbeBooks @AbeBooks]

The shortlist for the 2022 Booker Prize has been announced. Alan Garner, 87, becomes the oldest writer to be shortlisted. His book, Treacle Walker, is only 116 pages long, and describes a friendship between a healer & a young boy.
Visit our Booker page: https://t.co/qOIU0VmvYs

[The Books of Eli @TheBooksofEli22]

William Trevor collections now on our eBay store. Known as the master of the short story.
All 1st editions and signed. Includes a limited edition copy of "Low Sunday, 1950".
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[The Books of Eli @TheBooksofEli22]

@ShaperoRareBook Amazing book, love this.

Not better, but same...

Signed edition of "Football". Signed by Ted Hughes and illustrator, Christopher Battye 😍

[The Books of Eli @TheBooksofEli22]

Book of the day:

1984 by George Orwell. Ranked 8th in the Sunday Times and featuring some eerily accurate quotes for our times.

A first edition (1949). Available on our AbeBooks store.

#booklover #bookpost #books #rarebooks #bookcollector #thetimes #1984 #Orwell #georgeorwell