My (current) heart's desire

I've been a bad, bad girl.

After telling myself not to buy any books since the last book-buying spree last month (total spent: RM558.33 at Kinokuniya KLCC, Times Bookshop KLCC, Silverfish Books Bangsar and Borders S'pore), I told myself "No more new books for 3 months!".

Sigh.

I went to the Popular Bookstore at Ikano Power Centre and saw the Harry Potter and The Order of Phoenix hardback with the 'adult' cover selling at RM49.90.

I had to have it. I know the paperback will be out soon but it was RM49.90, man! And with that thickness, how can the paperback compare? So out came the RM50.

Then I saw the three-volume Lord of The Rings (in hardback, with full illustrations by Alan Lee) in one slip case. It was a special set to commemorate Tolkien's 100th birthday. The books are almost A4 sized, printed on glossy paper and come in a large, easy-to-read font.

I looked at it with longing. Price tag: RM399. Gulp. With my 10% discount as a Popular card member, it's still a bit steep. So I let it pass.

Until I came home and checked that it was selling for US$55 at Amazon. Suddenly RM359 seems all right.

Now I really want it.