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December Discounts and Promotions
Special Offers at Cat's Cradle Books

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We're in the middle of the holiday season, and winter approaches. Days grow short, nights descend dark and cold. Here in North Carolina, the trees have lost their leaves after an unseasonal windstorm. Gardens are put to bed for the winter, although as I look out the window I see one last rose abloom in the far corner of the garden.

It's a time of thought. Thought that for some becomes somber as sunlight weakens. Thought that for others becomes mystical reflection on the miracle of promise, renewal and hope.

We have had our first winter cold spell here. The cats curl sleepily, purring, indoors; Annie the dog finds crisp, sub-freezing air energizing, and her tail curls more decisively this week as she sniffs the air. A change of seasons has settled on us here, without a doubt.

Cat's Cradle Used, Rare and Out of Print Books wishes you and yours a gracious, comforting holiday.

Recently Added Books - Have a look at the books we've added between 30 November and 15 December. They cover religion, history, biography, and many other subjects.

Travel on a Budget - The first installment in a series by free-lance writer Emily R. Carter, an experienced independent traveler. Insights, humor, and practical advice for travel in Europe. "Cheap Travel, Priceless Memories" - travel along with her. While you're traveling in your mind's eye, have a look at our used and vintage travel books.

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Note: owing to a cyberattack on our discussion board, we have had to take it off-line. Our apologies to our readers for this development.

This is an excerpt from the first article in a series by Emily R. Carter written specially for Cat's Cradle Used, Rare and Out of Print Books.

Recently, I was able to check one more item off the list, “What to Do as a Clueless College Grad before Coming Back to Reality to Live Like an Adult,” by traveling around Europe alone for five weeks.... (read the full article)

Within the US, you can purchase books up to and including December 19, and with Priority Mail, they should be there by Christmas morning.

Until 19 December, we are offering a FREE UPGRADE TO PRIORITY SHIPPING IN US for all purchases of $50.00 or more (after any price discounts are applied). We are also offering a FREE UPGRADE TO GLOBAL PRIORITY OR AIR MAIL SHIPPING INTERNATIONALLY for all purchases of $75.00 or more.

You don't need to do anything to receive this discount. Just choose "media mail" or "surface" when selecting shipping options, and we will automatically send your purchase by a faster method.

In addition, we're extending this fall's popular 20% Sale through the end of December. Coupon code DEC04 applies.

Cat's Cradle Used, Rare and Out of Print Books Special Offers

Website Customer Feedback Survey - Help us improve our website. Complete this site survey and get a $5.00 gift certificate.

Spend $25 or more on books, and get an instant $5.00 rebate. Enter coupon code SAVE5 into the coupon window at checkout, and your savings will be applied automatically.

Add your name to our newsletter e-mail list. We keep our subscriber list completely private. Only Cat's Cradle Used, Rare, and Out of Print Books staff will ever see it. You'll get advance notice of additions to our growing list of used, rare and out-of-print books, as well as discounts and other specials. There's a different feature article with each issue.