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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Bookshop Heaven

Isn't it a delight to discover a new bookshop? On a recent trip home to Ireland my sister Caitríona, who lives in Galway, led me down to the city's heart where throbs Charlie Byrne's Bookshop. What a delight! Old books, new books, rare books, previously loved books, gems! 
I bought 'Belinda' by Maria Edgeworth (1801). Having just read 'Helen' by the same writer, I look forward to reading it.
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