Finally decided to get around to a post on the recent thrifting I've done. Mom and Dad were down for Easter, and then we went and visited them a few weeks later. Also, last weekend was my local library's annual book sale, so Billy (a friend who enjoys thrifting more than I do) and I got together to hit up some local stores and the sale. I'm going to get two posts out of these trips, mainly because A) I have a lot stuff (mostly books) and B) I still need to upload some pics.
So, on to the good stuff!
Starting off with a small selection of assorted titles. As previously stated in other book related entries, I collect the men adventure series The Executioner, and I tend to pick up any of the original 38 titles if they are in decent condition. A. Lee Martinez is an author I have enjoyed reading since my days at Borders, and the Jon Land book just seemed like something I would enjoy as well.
Patterson and Connelly are two writers whose books I keep a list on my so I know what I need in my collection. Wasn't sure what of the Private books had releases in hardcover, so I snagged the two paperbacks as they were titles I didn't have. Private is the weakest of Patterson's ongoing series in my opinion, but the wife enjoys them. Adding new Connelly books to my collection is just a reminder to me that I need to get back into reading more. (Added bonus: at the library sale, I recommended to another friend to give the Bosch books a try, as he is always looking for something new to read. He was not disappointed in my recommendation.)
David Baldacci is the newest author Elizabeth and I have gotten into, so adding his bookography to our collection. Another author I've added to my little book of titles I'm looking for, so I don't end up double or triple dipping.
Another selection of randomness. The Uncle John's actually came from a discount store. I think the Aladdin book may of came with a set or something, as there is no barcode on it. I rarely film books like that in the thrift stores around here, so it was a nice surprise.
Last selection of books are the media titles. "A Walk Among the Tombstones" is actually just a movie poster edition that came out, and that is why it is included here. The Fugitive and Lethal Weapon (one of my always on the lookout for titles) movie novelizations were fun finds for me, and The Twilight Zone Companion is a great find. A episode guide and history lesson on the series as a whole, which episode getting love and attention. Lots of photos and interviews, a must have for any fan of the series.
A coffee cup from WDW Epcot with the character of Figment on it. I really don't know a lot about the character, but it's from 1982 (the year Elizabeth and I were born) and I liked the pedestal form it has. A cool and different looking cup to add to my every growing collection.
It rare that I take a chance on puzzles at thrift stores (unless I can tell they haven't been opened), but this was hard for me to pass up. I've been on a Batman '66 kick since the beginning of the year since picking up the blu-ray release with Christmas money. Hopefully when I get around to actually doing the puzzle, all the pieces are there.
Lastly, some DVDs I picked up. The two featured in this pick I got for $1; Ice Cream Man is a movie I remember getting from the local rental place growing up (and probably one of the reasons I love Clint Howard). Run All Night was one of those movies from last year I just hadn't gotten around to seeing yet, and the price was right to add it to my collection. Liam Neeson is one of those actors I love no matter what the movie is, and the addition of Ed Harris is icing on the cake. It has to better than either of the sequels to Taken.
Final newest addition to the movie collection is Open Range. This movie came out while I was working at Blockbuster, and is one of the reasons I am into westerns today. Westerns has always been one of the genres of film my Dad loves, and I didn't get it growing up. Doesn't matter if it's a movie or TV show, my dad will watch it, be the first time of 100th time. When I finally watched Open Range, something clicked within me, and I understood. Westerns are now one of my favorite genres of film. Not sure why I waited so long to add this one to my collection, but finally glad I did.
Well, that's it for now. Like I said, I've got a few more things to post about, but that is a post for next time. Maybe it will be this weekend, maybe sometime next week. But hopefully soon.
