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[kiwisue]

I'm back. So much seen and done in 2 short weeks - so many memories. I have 5 days to recover before I have to return to work so hopefully I'll avoid the funk I sank into after my May/Nattercon adventure. Good intentions at least.

Here's something: a bookstore at Venice Beach that I fell in love with. Small World Books is "an unusual purveyor of literature dedicated to the principle that the book you wanted is the book you should have". No stands full of multiple copies of the latest best sellers - instead, hundreds of linear feet filled with every sort of book you can imagine. Fearing the packing problem to come, I only bought 2 books: Point of Hopes by Melissa Scott and Lisa A Barnett and (on a whim) Will in the World by Stephen Greenblatt. I'm halfway through the former and enjoying it very much.

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[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Welcome back!

Love the idea of the bookshop - and you bought one of my favourite books, yeay! *g*

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

The book is good, isn't it. I'd love it in it's own right, for the wonderful world-building, but when the pointsman is so Doyle, and the soldier soBodie, I get double glee! I have to buy Point of Dreams as well now.

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

It was so nice meeting you at Z-con.

And I like that book store. The cafe right there is very good. I've had several nice meals there. Isn't Venice a hoot? I swear, the hippies from the sixties are still right there, doing their thing. Reminds me of my "old days" LOL! My fav guy is the one who paints with spray cans. Bought plenty of stuff from him over the years. *g*

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

It was a little far for K to walk, or I might have suggested a meal there too. Looked busy (always a good sign). I enjoyed Venice, although the beach front shops were a bit repetitive *g*.

And lovely to meet you!

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

What? You didn't need twenty shops selling five dollar sunglasses or anything pierced?

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

Nope, nor $2 pizza slices, or the *ahem* smoking accessories either!

[mab-browne.livejournal.com]

Bookshops - better than candy stores. :-) Glad that you had such a great time, even if it means that I won't see you at Get/Together. ::sniffs::

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

Waah! Make me feel guilty all over *g*. I hope you all have a wonderful time. I'll be thinking of you.