What a coincidence! Yesterday I was sorting my stack of 13 Belloc paperbacks, wondering if I should sell most of them. I am also challenged for shelf space. I had no idea there were so many of his works I had not heard of. I’ve been meaning to read The Cruise of the Nona. Maybe now is the time!
I truly enjoyed reading your email on Belloc. I was an avid reader until old age forced me to slow down. Your sharing of your feelings about your book buying and enjoyment of your books touched me. When I was much younger, I would go to the library and sometimes spend the day there. The librarians would let me bring my lunch so I could really settle in once I got there. The library was just down the street from where I lived. I felt your excitement when you came across books that were special. I felt that way each time I went to the library. It was my own special treasure. Thank you for bringing back treasured memories. God Bless!
Good news indeed. I've never quite been able to grasp Chesterton, but Belloc? Oh boy! There is something invigorating in his writing. A friend recently gave me "Belloc: A Biographical Anthology," which now seems to call to me from the bookshelf.
I have been collecting Belloc’s work as gifts for my husband and it’s thrilling to find a first edition in good shape. We are glad to hear the efforts in reprinting them! Thank you sincerely for all you bring to the world.
What a coincidence! Yesterday I was sorting my stack of 13 Belloc paperbacks, wondering if I should sell most of them. I am also challenged for shelf space. I had no idea there were so many of his works I had not heard of. I’ve been meaning to read The Cruise of the Nona. Maybe now is the time!
It's always time for Belloc, say I!
I truly enjoyed reading your email on Belloc. I was an avid reader until old age forced me to slow down. Your sharing of your feelings about your book buying and enjoyment of your books touched me. When I was much younger, I would go to the library and sometimes spend the day there. The librarians would let me bring my lunch so I could really settle in once I got there. The library was just down the street from where I lived. I felt your excitement when you came across books that were special. I felt that way each time I went to the library. It was my own special treasure. Thank you for bringing back treasured memories. God Bless!
Thanks for sharing this memory. I cannot imagine life without books - how impoverished!
"bad books are worse than any other scourge on earth."
When I read that quote, I couldn't help but think of Fr. James V. Schall SJ who introduced me to a writer named Hilaire Belloc.
Good news indeed. I've never quite been able to grasp Chesterton, but Belloc? Oh boy! There is something invigorating in his writing. A friend recently gave me "Belloc: A Biographical Anthology," which now seems to call to me from the bookshelf.
I have been collecting Belloc’s work as gifts for my husband and it’s thrilling to find a first edition in good shape. We are glad to hear the efforts in reprinting them! Thank you sincerely for all you bring to the world.