The library is a dangerous place to work. Every day I come home with at least 3-4 interesting looking books to add to my “To Be Read” pile. I don’t know why I keep bringing them home. There is no way I can actually read everything. However, the library is dangerous in another way. They offer staff a discount when we buy books through them. On most books we get a 40% discount off the retail price and don’t have to pay shipping. The downside is you don’t get immediate gratification. The books you order usually take a couple of weeks and sometimes a month to arrive. However, it’s very tempting to spend all one’s discretionary money on books when you can get a brand new hardback for around $16 and new paperbacks for $4.50.

I just got an email that two books I ordered have arrived. They are The Roasted Vegetable by Andrea Chesman and King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking. I originally checked out both of these books from the library and kept them for many months until I started to feel selfish (the library lets you renew an unlimited number of times unless someone else is waiting for them). Finally I decided that I really should buy them

I didn’t have nearly enough time to try out all the interesting King Arthur recipes so I’m excited by another opportunity.