The current Waterstones strapline is "Discover something new". The new thing that I've discovered is, as so often, an old thing. It involves going to a bookshop (yes, remember them), choosing a book, purchasing it and (and this is the best bit) having it put into a paper bag. The simple things in life are often the best.
I have had similar fun taking some material to the post office, buying a stamp, buying a single envelope in the newsagents next door, addressing and stamping it back in the post office then posting it.
The envelope did cost 20p (!!) and I'm sure the books could be found more cheaply on the internet but you're paying for the sheer pleasure of the process too, let's not forget.
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