Xepherus Reads

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    When I decided to take a week off from this blog to continue working on my debut novel , I was worried I would lose some of my readers. I was wrong and many of you began delving into my past posts from 2015 and 2019. Thank you. Those years were filled with discovering reading again. And it was the start of my own writing journey. It was wonderful seeing those years appreciated by all of you.   I will be working on new content this week and cannot wait to share new works with you.      Let me know in the comments below what you are reading.     If you wish to donate to my publishing fund at Venmo. All donations are appreciated.         Also please follow me on my  social media platforms  and enjoy shopping with me at eBay and Mercari.      SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS AT LINKTREE     Because there is always time to read,   Xepherus3...

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,     I mainly buy previously owned books, but I also love to visit my local bookshops and show my support.  Whatever reason you may have a book in your hand, think of one thing before you read: what is the history of this book?    THE OLD:   For me buying books has always been an adventure mainly because I rarely buy a new book. I travel to thrift stores,  flea markets, and book fairs to acquire my reads. I find it a fun challenge to pick up books that I have been wanting to read for a while at a low price. And most book fairs and thrift stores support a charity and the community, which makes your purchase more meaningful.   I have recently discovered new books that were released in 2015 at my local Goodwill. But what I like to see is the history of a book. I love a book that has writing on the inside, whether it be a signed edition or a personal message to someone from a loved one th...