What "Old Style" books should I reserve at my library???

Penelope_Penguin

Hi there! I'll add this to the existing thread on library book recommendations, so that you can see which books others recommend.

Many Local Authorities (mine included) allow you to order books and DVDs online for no charge.

You might also like to browse this thread Recommend an OS book.

Penny. x

thriftlady_2

This is well worth doing -I wish I had the self-control to ask the library to get books for me instead of rushing out and buying them:rolleyes:

As it happens I have a book to recommend:D European Peasant Cookery by Elisabeth Luard. This is a book that will appeal to those who like scholarly cook books by writers such as Elizabeth David and Jane Grigson. It's about 20 years old. It's full of recipes for cheap, hearty fare from all over Europe -Iceland to Greece, Bulgaria to Ireland. Lots of herring recipes from Scandinavia and the Baltic, pasta from Italy, lamb from Greece (not that cheap any more unfortunately), lots of pork recipes, baked goods, game and veg dishes. It's a great read too;) Try your library first I did actually do this and borrowed it before deciding I needed to own it

ceridwen

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

Hi there! I'll add this to the existing thread on library book recommendations, so that you can see which books others recommend.

Many Local Authorities (mine included) allow you to order books and DVDs online for no charge.

I think this is where the phrase "Read this and weep" comes in;) - I read this and then thought of the high charges we get here..:mad:

You might also like to browse this thread Recommend an OS book.

Penny. x

I think this where the phrase "Read this and weep" comes in. I read this - with envy - and "wept" - thinking of the high charges my local authority has..:mad: You'd think they'd have to have a standard national policy on this.

ceridwen

thriftlady wrote: »

This is well worth doing -I wish I had the self-control to ask the library to get books for me instead of rushing out and buying them:rolleyes:

As it happens I have a book to recommend:D European Peasant Cookery by Elisabeth Luard. This is a book that will appeal to those who like scholarly cook books by writers such as Elizabeth David and Jane Grigson. It's about 20 years old. It's full of recipes for cheap, hearty fare from all over Europe -Iceland to Greece, Bulgaria to Ireland. Lots of herring recipes from Scandinavia and the Baltic, pasta from Italy, lamb from Greece (not that cheap any more unfortunately), lots of pork recipes, baked goods, game and veg dishes. It's a great read too;) Try your library first I did actually do this and borrowed it before deciding I needed to own it

Sounds like one for our Weezl:D

MrsTinks

I know Ceridwen... at 85p to reserve a book at our libraries in Oxfordshire I could cry! Wouldn't be so bad but our library is really quite small so the selection is pants anyway most of the time... means either I need to drive to oxford or pay 85p a book...

EssexGirl

floss2 wrote: »

Don't forget that 2008 is National Year of Reading.....and if any library is struggling to locate an interlibrary-loan book, the British Library has them all. Literally. (sorry about the pun!)

The British Library only stocks non fiction and they are under no obligation to lend any of their collection to the public. Your local authority may not borrow books from the BL as they charge upwards of £30 per book, plus any overdue charges for late returns to the BL. Interlibrary loans between authorities are a different matter altogether.
For the work that goes in to sourcing and obtaining books I think that the reservation charges are very fair indeed.

Can you tell I work in a library?

penny_less

Essexgirl, you beat me to it! I also work in a library!
Also,
In my authority(kent)we have 'you choose' cards, to recommend books you feel would be worth purchasing. The books highlighted are very often purchased.

ppolly

I've just discovered that my library will borrow non-fiction books from the British Library if necessary - at a cost of just £1 - although they don't seem to advertise this service. And normal reservations are free. I love our library.....

sarahpenny

Good Morning All.

Not sure if I am in the right place...(in Life??!!)
I really love the Money saving Old Style book that I have, also Martin's Moneysaving Diet book. Are there any others that people think are worth a read? (I would of course BORROW from the library and not BUY;) )

I think I do quite a few of the money saving tips about and also don't do anything financial without checking this site...but I am sure there is more info out there.

Any ideas...thank you!

Urban_chameleon

I loved Mary Hunt's book. I think it's called Debt-free living. In any case if you google (or whatever) her name, I'm sure the book will come up.

I got loads of good tips from that.