On a recent visit to Athenix Books and Brews (the Brews are coming soon!), I saw a book I had read before and liked, Atomic Habits by James Clear. It is about making small changes to have a large impact on your life. It was recommended to me by one of my VA doctors, and I found it had a lot of helpful advice. I decided I would like a copy of my very own.
No, it wasn’t nailed to the door.
Nick Bennett, the proprietor, praised my choice. It turns out he read the book and loved it. I am not surprised, because that young man definitely has his act together. He said he loves self help books. I do, too, but usually I read them and mess up on the follow-through. Well, we can only do what we can do.
Speaking of not following through, I love to read books about writing. Another VA doctor had recommended one about not just writing but any creative endeavor, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. I got it on inter-library loan through midyork.org. I was partway through it when it came due, but I was able to renew it. I soon decided this was another book I should have for my very own. Accordingly, I went to Athenix, and Nick nicely ordered it for me. Full disclosure: I also found two books to purchase while I was there. Can you blame me?
Will they help? One can hope!
I took a picture of the two books for blogging purposes, including the pen-holding ghost and coffee mug I purchased on my first visit to Athenix. The books in the background were purchased at some used book sale; I read them and am passing them on to my parents, who will perhaps pass them on to my sisters. We are big readers in my family.
Athenix Books and Brews is located at 624 E. Main St., Little Falls, NY, open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can follow him on Facebook to stay updated on when the Brews will be available!
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