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Reader Rewards MarilynMarilyn says: "I'm a 5th generation Texan, born and raised in rural Central Texas back in the day of no satellite, cable, or internet. I spent most of my time outdoors, caring for our large menagerie of animals, working in the fields, and exploring the creek and surrounding woods collecting rocks and other artifacts.

My indoor-time was spent reading library books and playing the piano. Since I never could sit still while watching television or sports, I learned to knit, crochet, quilt, and sew at an early age.

Before we kids were able to read, Mom would read stories to my 2 sisters and me. We were fortunate that the Taylor library opened at that time. Every week My Mom drove 20 miles to the library where we each checked out 5 books per week. The library started in a trailer. When the limestone building was completed 8 years later, the librarian put our picture and story in the local newspaper to promote the new permanent library.

I started accumulating books soon after I moved to College Station for grad school. Now my house is overflowing with books. I buy fiction and non-fiction, all genres. As I discover an author I like, I try to collect the author's work. Most of the books I own are used books. I must make room for more books!

I started collecting signed modern first editions a couple of years ago. When traveling, I buy regional signed first editions when I can find them, and I always pack books to read on trips.

My fabric, yarn, and sewing collections rival my book accumulation. I create art quilts and enjoy restoring old quilts.

I was a Customer Service Supervisor for the USPS and retired March 2010 after 25 years of service. My husband and I reside in College Station TX. In addition to reading, I enjoy traveling, art, and antiques. I still play the piano, but now it requires electricity. I am a second generation lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse Association.

I still love animals, the outdoors, and the land. I may spend more time away from the farm, but I will always be a country girl.

I've never had a local source for signed first editions. I was delighted to find VJ Books when browsing the Internet. VJ Books is my go-to source for signed first editions. VJ Books is the Best! Happy Reading!"

John Lescroart
Seecond Chair
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Signed John Lescroart the Second Chair

Janet Evanovich
Seven Up
Signed First Edition

Signed Janet Evanovich Seven Up

Lisa Scottoline
Vendetta Defense
Signed First Edition

Signed Lisa Scottoline Vendetta Defense

John Lescroart
The First Law
Signed First Edition

Signed John Lescroart First Law

Jeff Abbott
Fear
Signed First Edition

Signed Jeff Abbott Fear

Sue Grafton
U is for Undertow
Signed First Edition

Signed Sue Grafton U is for Undertow

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Metro Girl | Evanovich, Janet | Signed First Edition Book Evanovich, Janet | Metro Girl | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  2004 NY: HarperCollins  First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author.  This is a collectible book free from material defects.  Jacket covering services are available for a small fee.

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First Law, The | Lescroart, John | Signed First Edition Book Lescroart, John | First Law, The | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book. 2003 NY: Dutton  First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author.  This is a collectible book free from material defects.  Jacket covering services are available for a small fee..

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Vendetta Defense, The | Scottoline, Lisa | Signed First Edition Book Scottoline, Lisa | Vendetta Defense, The | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  2001 NY: HarperCollins     First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author.  This is a collectible book free from material defects.  Jacket covering services are available for a small fee..

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No One to Trust | Johansen, Iris | Signed First Edition Book Johansen, Iris | No One to Trust | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  2002 NY: Bantam Books  First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author.  This is a collectible book free from material defects.  Jacket covering services are available for a small fee..

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Quicksand | Johansen, Iris | Signed First Edition Book Johansen, Iris | Quicksand | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  April 2008 NY: St. Martin's Press  First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author.  This is a collectible book free from material defects.  Jacket covering services are available for a small fee..

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Save Me | Scottoline, Lisa | Signed First Edition Book Scottoline, Lisa | Save Me | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  April 2011 NY : St. Martin's Press   First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author.  This is a collectible book free from material defects.  Jacket covering services are available for a small fee..

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Last Witness | Hoffman, Jilliane | Signed Book - Advance Reading Copy Hoffman, Jilliane | Last Witness | Signed Book - Advance Reading Copy

Author Signed ARC. 2005 NY: Putnam Advance reading copy, mint, new/unread in flawless pictorial wrappers, signed by the author.

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Pretty Little Things | Hoffman, Jilliane | Signed First Edition Book Hoffman, Jilliane | Pretty Little Things | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  September 2010 NY: Vanguard Press  First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author.  This is a collectible book free from material defects.  Jacket covering services are available for a small fee.

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T is for Trespass | Grafton, Sue | First Edition Book Grafton, Sue | T is for Trespass | Unsigned First Edition Copy

2007 NY: Penguin  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket.

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Dark Summer | Johansen, Iris | Signed First Edition Book Johansen, Iris | Dark Summer | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  October 2008 NY: St. Martin's Press  First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author.  This is a collectible book free from material defects.  Jacket covering services are available for a small fee..

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Bleeding Hearts | Albert, Susan Wittig | First Edition Book Albert, Susan Wittig | Bleeding Hearts | Unsigned First Edition Copy

2006 NY: Berkley Hardcover Book.  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket.

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Last Witness | Hoffman, Jilliane | Signed First Edition Book Hoffman, Jilliane | Last Witness | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  2005 NY: Putnam  First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket, signed by the author.  This is a collectible book free from material defects.  Jacket covering services are available for a small fee.

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