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HeidiHole
Beginner October 2003

Do airport shops get paperbacks early?

HeidiHole, 3 of August of 2009 at 15:13 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 15
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I'm pretty sure you can get newish books in paperback from Airport shops before they go on general release in paperback, but Mr Hole thinks I'm 'having a moment'.

There's a book I'd like but it's in hardback at the mo, it has been out a while so I'm thinking I could pick it up in paperback at the airport.

Am I right or am I making stuff up? ?

I fankoo ?

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Latest activity by Sunset21, 5 of August of 2009 at 08:43
  • HeidiHole
    Beginner October 2003
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    Ah, that sounds right, thank you.

    So, I win on a technicality, excellent ?

    ?

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  • Flowery the Grouch
    Beginner December 2007
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    Yes - they definitely do.

    Most of my books these days come from WHSmith Books at Luton airport. They always have a 4-for-3 offer, or something similar on their airport exclusives. Including Mrs Jess's book (I made sure that wasn't the free one ?)

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  • HeidiHole
    Beginner October 2003
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    Lovely, thanks, Flowery! Mr Hole will be getting a good solid rendition of the I Was Right song later ?

    ?

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  • Hello Sunshine
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    Oh, that's excellent news - I was holding out on buying Mrs Jess's til we fly in four weeks. Am v pleased it'll be there as have ear-marked it for my holiday read!

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  • ashke_again
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    <crash>

    What is the title on Mrs Jess's book please? I've had a search but not found it ☹️

    cheers

    Jo

    </crash>

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  • HeidiHole
    Beginner October 2003
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    Http://www.amazon.co.uk/Luxury-Jessica-Ruston/dp/0755348508/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1249313821&sr=8-1

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  • Carrie74
    Beginner June 2007
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    I had a boyfriend who used to work in publishing, and I seem to recall him saying there are "airport paperbacks" - specific editions printed only for airports, and published before the normal size paperbacks. So yes, you're absolutely correct - hurrah!

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  • ashke_again
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    Fank oo

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  • Ladelley
    Beginner August 2008
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    Trade paperbacks you often get from online book clubs and people like The Book People as well. Not sure why though.

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  • Mrs Winkle
    Beginner May 2007
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    I can thoroughly recommend Jess' book - I couldn't put it down. And, as an added bonus, "Mothership" gets a mention. ?

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  • Rache
    Beginner January 2004
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    There are so many Hitchedisms in the book, I'm sure all deliberate. But it added an extra level of entertainment, spotting them. And name checks as well.

    It's a brilliant read btw.

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  • Redbedhead
    Beginner August 2006
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    That made me chuckle as well!

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  • Sunset21
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    I've got to get Jess' book ? I just don't ever seem to get time to read them. I'll make time.

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