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Hard Times by Charles Dickens (Hardcover)

2009-05-13T14:45:00.002+08:00

Fans of Charles Dickens would grab this! I read this a while back and Dickens has earned himself a reputation for quality writing.

I'm letting this go for a really low price. Retail price: RM25 but I'm letting it go for less than half the price.

In good condition and wrapped.

Postage:
Registered Mail ~ RM5
Poslaju ~ RM10 (Peninsular Malaysia) / RM15 (Sabah / Sarawak)
C.O.D. (RM2) available at Bangsar LRT, Mid Valley.

Book List - Updated

2009-01-17T00:29:00.004+08:00

Dear Readers,

I have posted a couple of new books. More to come. But just to recap, here's the latest list of what books are still available. Do click on the respective links for a direct link to a simple write-up on the individual books.

The Glass Lake by Maeve Binchy
A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks
Three Weeks with My Brother by Nicholas Sparks
The Chronicles of Narnia (7-in-1) by C.S. Lewis
The Client by John Grisham
The Rainmaker by John Grisham
Extreme Godchasers by Tommy Tenney
Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado
Touched by an Angel
The Custom of the Sea by Neil Hanson
High Risk by Matt Dickinson
The Whole World Over by Julia Glass

Quentins by Maeve Binchy - SOLD

2009-01-17T00:15:00.003+08:00

RM10 (SOLD!)
Condition: Good & Wrapped
Genre: Fiction

I am really really reluctant to let this go. Another of my personal favourites. However, I am also faced with the harsh reality of the fact that I will never have time to revisit this story again; and so I made the tough decision to let it go. A lovely story of the lives of people and a city through the history of the restaurant, Quentins. It is funny at times, and tear-jerking at others. A heart-warming book and you really would want to finish this in a sitting. I remember reading it during one of the Chinese New Year holidays and I enjoyed it immensely. And Maeve Binchy knows exactly how to make the characters feel like they're your family and your own circle of friends.

The Whole World Over by Julia Glass

2009-01-17T00:08:00.003+08:00

RM15
Condition: Excellent & Wrapped
Genre: Fiction

Bought this while on a holiday. A cute story but not one for those who are in to finish a book fast. It's 500-pages long. But great writing style.

Synopsis on back cover:
Greenie Duquette lavishes most of her passionate energy on her Greenwich bakery and her four-year-old son, George. Her husband, Alan, seems to have fallen into a mid-life depression, while Walter, her closest professional ally, is nursing a broken heart. It is at Walter's restaurant that the visiting governor of New Mexico tastes Greenie's coconut cake and decides to woo her away from the city to be his chef. For reasons both ambitious and desperate, she accepts - and finds herself heading west without her husband. This impulsive decision, along with events beyond Greenie's control, will change the course of several lives around her. The Whole World Over is a vividly human tale of longing and loss, folly and forgiveness, revealing the subtle mechanisms behind our most important, and often the most fragile, connection to others.

High Risk

2009-01-17T00:05:00.001+08:00

RM10
Condition: Good and Brand New (however, pages have turned a little yellow with time)
Genre: Fiction, Thriller
(note: The photo of the cover is slight different from the original cover)

This is yet another book I never got to reading simply because I have a bad habit of buying more new books without finishing what I have yet. I bought it because I was intrigued by the synopsis. Unfortunately, I really am a busy bee. Looking for a new owner who would actually get down to reading it.

Snippet of synopsis on back cover:
In a single day of awesome destruction, nature's fury is unleashed on opposite sides of the Earth. While TV presenter Josie Turner's tycoon husband is stranded in a brutal storm on Everest, avalanche expert Hal Maher is involved in nailbiting rescue in a remote Alaskan valley. After the cataclysm, Josie and Hal are brought together in their own attempt on Everest. It becomes a desperate fight for survival.

The Custom of the Sea by Neil Hanson

2009-01-17T00:00:00.005+08:00

RM12
Condition: Good and Brand New (however, pages have turned a little yellow with time)
Genre: A true story of shipwreck and cannibalism on the high seas

This is another book I never got to reading simply because I have a bad habit of buying more new books without finishing what I have yet. But I know it will be a good story. I actually bought it while I was in Australia a couple of years ago. Looking for a new owner who would actually get down to reading it. I am too busy for my own hobby.

Snippet of synopsis on back cover:
This is the true story of the voyage and the subsequent court case which outlawed for ever a practice followed since men first put to the ocean in boats: the custom of the sea.

Touched by an Angel

2009-01-16T23:53:00.002+08:00

RM8
Condition: Used & Unwrapped
Genre: Fiction, based on stories from the Hit Television Series

I loved watching the series when I was younger, on Hallmark channel. Filled with heart-warming stories. Good always overcoming evil. All sorts of lessons to be learnt. A good read for weekends as part of your relaxation.

Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado

2009-01-16T23:43:00.006+08:00

RM 18
(Actual retail price: RM39.95)
Condition: Good & Wrapped
Genre: Non-fiction, Christian literature

I bought this book when I was struggling with some issues in my life. A good book. Got me back on track. Got me standing through the realization of some truths. Would recommend to any friend or person who is wanting to face their giants in life. Max Lucado has a way of making complicated matters look simple. Easy to read.

Synopsis on back cover:
You know your Goliath. You recognize his walk. The thunder of his voice. He taunts you with bills you can't pay, people you can't please, habits you can't break, failures you can't forget, and a future you can't face. But just like David, you can face your giant, even if you aren't the strongest, the smartest, the best equipped, or the holiest.

David. You could read his story and wonder what God saw in him. His life has little to offer the unstained, straight-A saint. He fell as often as he stood, stumbled as often as he conquered. But for those who know the sound of a Goliath, David gives this reminder: Focus on the Giants - you stumble. Focus on God - your giants tumble.

If you're read to face your giants, let his story inspire you. The same God who helped him will help you.

Extreme Godchasers by Tommy Tenney

2009-01-16T23:36:00.003+08:00

RM15
Condition: Good and wrapped
Genre: Non-fiction, Christian literature

I read this book when I was in Form 6. A good book. Challenges your faith. Read it if you dare.

Synopsis on back cover:
An extreme God chaser is a dreamer who has been captured by the hope of being caught by the Uncatchable One. He craves the pursuit like a child who chases a loving parent until, suddenly, the strong arms of the father enfold the chaser. The pursuer becomes the pursued...God chasers don't apologize for their passion as they run in relentless pursuit of Christ, even though they may appear foolish in the eyes of others.

The Rainmaker by John Grisham

2009-01-16T23:09:00.003+08:00

RM12
Condition: Used & unwrapped
Genre: Fiction, Thriller

Another John Grisham. Fans of his will also grab this book to add on to their collection. Unfortunately, this was a book I purchased and never found the time to read. Instead of letting it sit on my shelf for eons, might as well let it go.

Synopsis on back cover:

It’s summer in Memphis. The sweat is sticking to Rudy Baylor’s shirt and creditors are nipping at his heels. Once he had aspirations of breezing through law school and punching his ticket to the good life. Now he doesn’t have a job or a prayer…except for one: an insurance dispute that leaves a family devastated and opens the door for a lawsuit, if Rudy can find a way to file it.

By the time Rudy gets to court, a heavyweight corporate defense team is there to meet him. And suddenly he’s in over his head, plunged into a nightmare of lies and legal maneuverings. A case that started small is exploding into a thunderous million-dollar war of nerves, skill, and outright violence – a fight that could cost one young lawyer his life, or turn him into the biggest rainmaker in the land…

The Client by John Grisham

2008-12-03T09:31:00.007+08:00

RM10
Condition: Used & unwrapped
Genre: Fiction, Thriller

John Grisham. Need I say more? Fans of his will grab this book for their collection. One of the earlier books I read and it was quite a page-turner.

Synopsis on back cover: Eleven-year-old Mark Sway and his younger brother were sharing a forbidden cigarette when a chance encounter with a suicidal lawyer left Mark knowing a bloody and explosive secret: the whereabouts of the most sought-after dead body in America. Now Mark is caught between a legal system gone mad and a mob killer desperate to cover up his crime. And his only ally is a woman named Reggie Love, who has been a lawyer for all four years. Prosecutors are willing to break all the rules to make Mark talk. The mob will stop at nothing to keep him quiet. And Reggie will do anything to protect her client - even take a last, desperate gamble that could win Mark his freedom...or cost them both their lives.

#1 Best-seller phenomenon!

The Chronicles of Narnia - BRAND NEW!

2008-11-18T21:12:00.007+08:00

RM30
(Actual retail price is RM79.90)
Condition: Super Excellent, brand new!

2 copies available

Author: C.S. Lewis
This book contains all of the seven books in the series:

THE MAGICIANS NEPHEW
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
THE HORSE AND HIS BOY
PRINCE CASPIAN
THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN THREADER
THE SILVER CHAIR
THE LAST BATTLE

Grab it while it lasts! A real good deal! Buy it for someone as a gift! =)

Three Weeks with My Brother by Nicholas Sparks

2008-11-18T19:29:00.000+08:00

RM18
Condition: Excellent & Wrapped
Genre: Non-fiction, Memoir

Again, I am really reluctant to let this go. This book was surprisingly humorous from start to end. I have seldom read a memoir that is so easy to read and yet, ticklish! Fans get a peek into Sparks' life - a fascination for we only know him as a fictional author all these while.

Get this for a relaxing and yet, intriguing read.

The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks - SOLD!

2008-11-17T21:25:00.004+08:00

RM18 (SOLD!)
Condition: Excellent & Wrapped

This book was so engaging I finished it from start to finish without a flinch. I just opened it, sat down and got my nose stuck to it till I was done. A really good ending. The kind of story that would have you crying out of being overwhelmed and yet, believing that such happiness does happen in life.

A good story. Fans of Nicholas Sparks, grab this! I am really reluctant to let this go but I know that I have to.

An apology

2008-10-24T08:57:00.003+08:00

I want to apologize to those who emailed me in the last few weeks and only got a reply much later.

The reason is because I didn't realize that something was wrong with my account settings and hence, I didn't see your emails till much later. The problem has been fixed. If you email me, I will try my utmost best to reply within 24 hours.

And work in the last 3 weeks was super crazy, so I didn't have time to update on the status of some of the books. I will make it a point to update as soon as I have a buyer so the rest of you won't be disappointed.

Thank you for your patience, booklovers! =)

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult - SOLD

2008-10-24T08:43:00.008+08:00

RM18 (SOLD)
Genre: Fiction
Condition: Excellent & Wrapped

A real page-turner from start to end. This is one of the best books I've read! Only an author like Jodi Picoult is able to cover such a serious issue like high school shootings, and yet maintain a sense of humour in the appropriate of places, while blending in emotional rollercoaster rides and making good discussion of social issues today. You won't get bored at any point. At some pages you would probably laugh as loud as I did, and at others, you might shed a tear or two. But overall, very easy reading. It's easy to get lost in the book!

I am very reluctant to part with this book but a good story should get back out there. You don't want to miss a good book. Personally, this book was even better than The Time Traveler's Wife, and even that, was a really good book already. This book is top on my list for now, until I find another excellent book.

This book is priced at a slightly higher price because it is a really good book kept in very good condition and I am looking for someone who will take good care of it, and perhaps pass it on to another fellow booklover. =)

A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks

2008-10-23T09:02:00.002+08:00

RM6
Genre: Fiction
Condition: Used & Unwrapped

Fans of Nicholas Sparks would devour this book. Another one of his stories, so heart-warming and so lovely. I got this book not 1st hand, hence the condition of book. But if you're one who doesn't really mind the condition of the bookcover, you would want this to add to your collection of sweet love stories. =) Most girls would love this.

In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner - SOLD

2008-10-22T20:07:00.008+08:00

RM12 (SOLD!)
Genre: Fiction, Chick-lit
Condition: Good & Wrapped

I bought this book because the cover, more than anything caught my attention first! I am a booklover who tends to go against the caution to not judge a book by its cover! To me, I find it quite hard to read a book with a horrible-looking cover! I mean, as a designer/publisher, how hard is it to make sure your book cover's really captivating right? Anyway, I digress...Haha...

This book, unlike its cover, is slightly serious, as in not like a pure chick-lit, but is able to cover more real issues in life like sister rivalry, reflecting on one's weaknesses and failures, etc. My good friend who read it, as well, said it was a good book, with an interesting story line. I guess, if you saw the movie (which came out a few years after the book), you might want to get the book. However, I saw the movie and the book was much better. The book, is often better, in my opinion.

So if you like chick-lit, but can't stand the shallowness of typical girly gossip and nonsense, and at the same time, if you don't like intense fiction, this book is a good in-between.

Need my help?

2008-10-21T09:11:00.000+08:00

I have been thinking about it and I have made a decision. If you have 2ndhand books and need them to be sold in my humble store, I am open to the idea. I know the pain of wanting to sell my books previously and I couldn't find an appropriate 2ndhand book store who wanted to adopt my books. So if you want to pass me your books, no problem!

Email me, if you want to work something out.

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger - SOLD!

2008-10-02T21:05:00.004+08:00

RM12
Genre: Fiction
Book Condition: Excellent & Wrapped

I seldom think highly of books that are "popular" all because I always find them to be a letdown. But this book goes against that rule. Literally, a page-turner from start to the end. If not for having to sleep and work, I would've swallowed this book at one go. But if you wanna get started, make sure you have your eyes glued to the pages. The story teaches us to value time. Value the present. Value people we love like never before. Definitely high on my list of personal favourites.

I find it hard to put this up for sale, then again, I thought better for it to make it to the hands of a fellow booklover, than for me to hoard it and leave it to collect dust on my dear bookshelves. =)

Credentials:
Awarded: International Bestseller

Status: SOLD!!!

Light on Snow by Anita Shreve - SOLD!

2008-10-02T20:57:00.005+08:00

RM7 (SOLD!)
Genre: Fiction
Book Condition: Excellent & Wrapped

We all want to relive our teenage days. Reminiscing all the crazy fun things we did, especially the way we thought about life, about the world. This books offers you that chance again. From the voice of a twelve-year-old. Anything but childish. Very easy to read. Definitely, a weekend-kinda-book.

The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve - SOLD!

2008-10-02T19:21:00.008+08:00

RM7
Genre: Fiction
Book Condition: Good & Wrapped

This is a personal favourite. Somehow, I can really relate to the entire grieving process of the pilot's wife. Strange, but true. One of the better recommendations, I must say. If you're a fast reader, this book can be finished in one day. I preferred to savour it over a week, coupla chapters each time. Nice twist of the storyline.

Status: SOLD!!!

She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb - SOLD!

2008-10-02T13:26:00.004+08:00

RM12 (SOLD!)
Genre: Fiction
Book Condition: Excellent & Wrapped

I have this bad habit. Whenever I read a good book from a particular author, I am not satisfied. After all, how much can you gauge on an author's writing style just by reading one book? So I often rush to the bookstore to get a second title. Just for variety's sake. This second book, was no disappointment. Which of us hasn't had the secret binge? The secret habit? Or any secret at all. Another emotionally-intense book. Get ready with those tissues.

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Synopsis on backcover: Meet Dolores Price. She's thirteen, wise-mouthed but wounded, having bid her childhood good-bye. Stranded in front of her bedroom TV, she spends the next few years nourishing herself with the Mallomars, potato chips, and Pepsi her anxious mother supplies. When she finally orbits into young womanhood at 257 pounds, Dolores is no stronger and life is no kinder. But this time she's determined to rise to the occasion and give herself one more chance before she really goes under.

Highlights:
#1 New York Times Bestseller
Listed in Oprah's Book Club

I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb - SOLD!

2008-10-02T13:05:00.004+08:00

RM12 (SOLD)
Genre: Fiction
Book Condition: Excellent & Wrapped

This book carries a very intense tone. I bought it because the synopsis intrigued me. A story about having an identical twin brother with paranoid schizophrenia. If you like thrillers and psychological dramas, this 891-page book is for you.

Highlights:
#1 New York Times Bestseller
Listed in Oprah's Book Club

The Glass Lake by Maeve Binchy

2008-10-02T12:56:00.003+08:00

RM3
Genre: Fiction

This book is by one of my favourite authors. Possible to finish in one sitting. Read below for a synopsis on the book. If you liked Circle of Friends, you would love this book.

"When Kit McMahon is 12, her sad and distant mother disappears while walking along the lake. Authorities find the family's boat overturned, and, when Kit discovers a sealed letter addressed to her father, she fears that the suicide confession will keep her mother from a consecrated burial. She burns the letter, adding another burden to her misery. Helen is not dead, however. She has run off to London for great and compelling reasons, where she adopts the name Lena Gray and eventually becomes the director of an important employment agency. When Kit discovers her there years later, the anguish of both women is intensified by the complex situation, and the secret they now share eventually explodes in a way neither could have foreseen. A weeper of an ending brings this compelling saga to an unforgettable climax."
- Publishers Weekly -

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold - SOLD

2008-10-02T12:50:00.007+08:00

RM3 (SOLD!)
Genre: Fiction

A book not like any other. Such a fresh perspective to read the book through the eyes of a fourteen year old girl who was murdered. Not gory in any way.

The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers - SOLD!

2008-10-02T12:02:00.003+08:00

RM5 (SOLD)
Genre: Fiction
Condition: Good (pages a little yellow with time)

I got this book when I was 18, I think. I love the simple writing style. I love authors who keep a down-to-earth tone. This is a heart-warming story. Perfect for that one day holiday spent at home, lazing in bed. Or over a nice warm cuppa coffee, steam blowing over your face, on a nice rainy day. Very uplifting A good story you want to pass on. To the next person. And the next. And the next.

My own second-hand bookstore!

2008-10-02T11:55:00.000+08:00

Hello booklovers!

If you're like me, you love books, but hate going to the library because you always end up paying fines for nothing, you're in the right place! Never leave me alone in a bookstore for more than 10 minutes alone because I just might buy another one! Problem is, that leaves me with a very very empty wallet and less walking space in my own bedroom!

Here, books will be sold at a very cheap price. I am looking for new owners of my precious books. I am also looking for people who need help with passing on their beloved books to another trusted booklover.

Take a look, more additions every week. If you are also looking for a place to get rid of your own stock, without having to go through the hassle of Ebay auctions, please email me: cafebooklovers@gmail.com.

While you're here, enjoy browsing!

Yours truly,
A true booklover