I love holding new books. I love the smell of a new book even. I love to read any book, new or old. And I definitely have until lately, bought too much, but now, economic climate etc, I am moderating it suitably well.
And then, if you like that, try her book In the Kitchen, a tremendous read..and you know what?When I wrote to commend Monica about Brick Lane, she sent me a letter of thanks, and that was tremendous to read.