bought/had bought

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I'm going to read this book, which I bought/had bought yesterday evening.
Should I use 'bought' or 'had bought'? I think it should be 'bought' because the buying is a past action.

Many thanks.

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[+1] - Robert Gentel - 08/21/2008You are correct, use "bought".

@tanguatlay,

You are correct, use "bought".

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