I opened up a book at the used book store and found this plane ticket…from Cairo to Amsterdam. I love when that happens:
A few old books that have come into the Bryson City store recently:
I found a book by Henri Nouwen published in the 1970’s on prayer. It is just full of gems, like this one:
And then this…a 1953 copy of The Catcher in the Rye…with a depiction of Holden Caufield. I wonder who read this book 50 years ago and where it’s been since:
“This unusual book may shock you, will make you laugh, and may break your heart, but you will never forget it.”
If you haven’t seen the Salinger documentary I recommend it. While it’s a little dramatically-overblown-tabloidish it paints a good picture of why he probably became a recluse in his later years. He stopped publishing in 1965 and the most fascinating thing I think is how he very carefully set up the trust that his remaining works are in to control his copyright. Actually I think I’ve written about this before…or maybe I dreamt that. Either way my memory is bad.
I so enjoy your discoveries and musings! Thank you! (Today, I especially appreciate rhe prayer.)
I love leaving books on planes. I’ve done it a few times, leaving the book with a message on the inside cover wishing them safe travels and a happy read and to pass the book along once finished. I always wonder where they are. I love things like this.
Away from the topic, my family and I passed through Bryson City and I saw you at the Filling Station today. I really wanted to come up to you to say HI but didn’t want to interrupt your lunch with family and friends. It was quite neat seeing you though. Boo is so BIG and you are so TALL. Hopefully next time we’ll meet. 😉