Rivka Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Lois McMaster Bujold's new book Cryoburn is out. I've been waiting for the next book in this series for eight years. Connie Willis's new book All Clear is out. It's the sequel to Blackout, which was fantastic and which ended on a cliffhanger. My birthday is on Tuesday. My husband knows how much I want to read these books. There's no way I can legitimately buy them for myself four days before my birthday. HOW am I going to make it until Tuesday?! Knowing that these books are out there, calling to me from the Barnes & Noble that is even within walking distance of our house, begging me to read them? Please send help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Discuss with your husband the concept of an early birthday present:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 :iagree: Yeah, my husband is always relieved when I just tell him what I want. Then he doesn't have to come up with something. I believe my direct quote was, "Hey, you're off the hook for ideas for my birthday. Cryoburn is out and so is All Clear." The problem is the WAITING. If I ask him to give me my present early, my 5yo is absolutely going to notice and remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 The problem is the WAITING. If I ask him to give me my present early, my 5yo is absolutely going to notice and remember. Let him know (subtly) that he can do this but it needs to be his and the 5yo's idea - not yours:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britomart Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Get 'em tonight, read 'em after your kid's in bed. Because it's Miles. I need to go now, because my husband kindly let me start Cryoburn first, but I can't expect him to be patient forever. And, again, it's Miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Go sit in the bookstore for a few hours and get a head start. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I'm hoping my husband doesn't notice so I can surprise him with this book for Christmas... (or, rather... us) How do I wait? distract myself with other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Discuss with your husband the concept of an early birthday present:D :iagree: Birthdays are not a time for cruel and unusual punishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I believe my direct quote was, "Hey, you're off the hook for ideas for my birthday. Cryoburn is out and so is All Clear." The problem is the WAITING. If I ask him to give me my present early, my 5yo is absolutely going to notice and remember. Not if he gives them to you in private. You can put book covers on the front of them then Monday night after you are finished with them take off the book covers and toss the in a gift bag. No problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Discuss with your husband the concept of an early birthday present:D :iagree::iagree::iagree:... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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