There will be no trips to Barnes and Nobles for a long time! G2 and I were driving along the highway when we came across a big sign "BOOKS ON SALE"! Following the trail like a hungry lion, we ended up at the back section of the local public library. I am not a fan of used books. I have this concept that books are investment so I never cheap out on a good book , but with my attempt of frugal living, if I can find books for less than $10 ( my business books ranges from $25-35 a pop), then by all means!
Unfortunately, I cannot take pictures inside the ginormous place but it's like entering a town hall where tables after tables of books laid down for voracious readers. Each table is neatly arranged by category, in alphabetical order and even sorted by authors.Wow! Lots of efforts from the volunteers!
Armed with 3 bags ...we were rummaging through the line like crazy! I got .."Who moved My Cheese", Art of War, Food recipes, lots of finance and marketing books and even scored the latest "For one more day" by Mitch Albom at $2 and 2 volumes of Norton Masterpieces at $6 !
After an hour carrying the heaviest load I have ever carried for a long time - -I was hoping and praying that the $$ damage will not exceed $200! So, here comes the tally lady:
20++ soft bound books (I lost track as the girls took their stash upstairs)
7 DVDs
1 cassette pack (French tapes)
Total Damage: $46.50. WOW! The books are in perfect condition and almost like new!
This is just the cost of 2 books for me! Again, no trips to Borders and Barnes for a looooonnnnggg time ...and - - I love that!. As I arrange the books in the TV room ....with books on a budget like this...I am definitely loving used books!
