Monday, June 13, 2011

Help needed!

Dear fellow bloggers, book lovers and readers, I have a big favor to ask from you. I don't know whether you have ever heard of Empire Magazine, but it is the biggest movie magazine in the world (at least to my knowledge); the Vogue of movies. The latest copy, as some of you may know, includes the exclusive, collectors edition, Harry Potter: The Perfect Farewell supplement.

It is a 36-page mini magazine, as far as I can tell, and being a HP fan this huge, I would just love to have it. You can check it out here and see the prices here (it's 5£ in the UK with free shipping). Problem? Here in Serbia, I could only find it for 15 pounds, and that is way beyond what I can afford. So, here's the deal. Would it be possible for anyone who can get it cheaply (those from the UK particularly) to buy if for me and then send it my way? Here are some books that I would be willing to offer in return for the magazine.

Margo Lanagan - Black Juice (paperback, definitely shows wear): Lanagan's 10 fantasy short stories are set in cultures both familiar and unknown and are peopled with empathetic characters who battle nature, individuals, and events. The stories begin slowly, but Lanagan gradually draws readers into each brief, fresh reality. It would work especially well in a classroom setting, as it is full of teachable moments.

Beth Fantaskey - Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side (hardcover, like new): Jessica Packwood is a normal teen attending Woodrow Wilson High School. Her mathematical nature has even given her a slightly geeky reputation, which is about to change with the arrival of Lucius Vladescu, who seems to be stalking her. She tells her mother about him and learns that she is really a Romanian vampire princess who has been betrothed to Lucius at birth. 


Geoffrey Chaucer - Canterbury Tales (paperback, good condition): The Modern English version of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales is a reader-friendli(er) edition of a beloved classic. On a spring day in April--sometime in the waning years of the 14th century--29 travelers set out for Canterbury on a pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Thomas Beckett. Travel is arduous and to maintain their spirits, this band of pilgrims entertains each other with a series of tall tales that span the spectrum of literary genres.

Freya North - Pillow Talk (paperback, good condition):  What keeps you up all night? They were high-school sweethearts who hadn't seen each other for seventeen years. And suddenly they're in front of each other - in a tiny sweet shop in the middle of nowhere. These days, Petra works in London as a jeweller while Arlo has left his rock-and-roll lifestyle for the wilds of North Yorkshire. Out of the blue, their paths have just crossed. But what are the skeletons in Arlo's closet, and just what causes Petra to sleepwalk? 

Thank you so much for reading through this and considering my offer. I think it's pretty cool if you'd like to read one of these books. We could either go through book mooch, or like this. If somebody is willing to buy and send me the magazine, but is not interested in either of these books, I would probably be open to sending you a book of your choice from the BookDepository (around £5) - then you'd get a new book! Anything goes.

11 comments:

Amanda said...

I'll see if I can find a copy, Nikola. I'm not out in places with magazines often and I don't recognize the title, but I'll look. :)

Nikola said...

Thanks so much, Amanda! You rock!

Melissa (My World...in words and pages) said...

Hi Nikola, sorry I can't help. I don't see the magazine around my area. But I do hope someone is able to get it for you. :)

Nikola said...

Thanks so much for looking Melissa, you're amazing!

Wall-to-wall books said...

Hey! Left you an award. Stop by my blog and pick it up!

Hmmm I don't think I have ever seen that magazine. You can't order it off the internet and just have it sent to you. Well good luck I hope you can find it.

Grace Fonseca said...

Nikkola,

Thanks for stopping by my blog. New follower now as well. They closed down my Borders, so I no longer am able to get Magazines as easily. Will keep my eyes peeled though.

Sam (Tiny Library) said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog, I'm now a new follower of yours :)

I hope you manage to find a copy of the magazine.

Jenny Girl said...

There are two many stores in my neck of the woods that carry international magazines or that many mags at all, but I'll check around anyway. Keep you posted and good luck!

Ryan said...

I know my Barnes & Noble has it, but I won't be able to get out there until next Friday. If you don't have it by then, let me know and I'll see if they still have it.

Sarah Allen said...

Wow, wish I could help! Really hope you find it :) It does look pretty awesome.

Sarah Allen
(my creative writing blog)

Shooting Stars Mag said...

Aw, I hope you can find a way to get this. I used to be obessed with getting all things HP. It's just a love of mine.

But yes, Supernatural has the guy that played Rory's boyfriend in Gilmore Girls. Such a cutie, right? :0) You should def. watch the show.

-lauren