Being in NYC where there are so many independent bookstores is really awful for my wallet! I can’t set foot in an indie bookstore and not buy something — supporting local is really important to me. Before you think that I just spend like a fiend, one great thing about indies is their sales! Most of the books I bought were deeply discounted. Here’s what I’ve bought recently:

1. Zelda: A Biography by Nancy Milford (bought at Strand Books)
   
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2. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
   
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3. The Enchantress of Florence by Salman Rushdie  (bought at Strand Books)
   
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4. Advent by James Treadwell  (bought at Elm Street Books)
   
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