Library mother lode

**madhen** · 01-27-2009, 10:51 PM

I stopped off at the library today to do some research, and on my way out, I stumbled into their used book sales area. I probably spent an hour just going through all the books and magazines, some free, and none more than $4.00. They had some really great books, and I ended up picking out two hardbacks and two paperbacks, for the whopping donation fee of $2.50. (I donated $5.00, but would have probably spent about $10-15 buying them at a used book store.)

My haul: The McCall's Book of Quilts; American Negro Folklore (I'm "into" mythology of all nations.); Umberto Eco's novel, The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana (possibly next month's book club challenge); and More Scrap Saver's Stitchery.

I by-passed a TON of cooking and crafting magazines, just to keep the clutter down in my house (because I already HAVE a ton of cooking and crafting magazines). Many were free, and I think the most expensive mag was .50.

So, thumbs up on shopping for books at the library!!

**Debbie-cat** · 01-27-2009, 10:56 PM

You are sooo lucky! Wow, you were able to get some really good deals. I don't think I would have been able to pass by the cooking and crafting magazines though....lol.

**HandyMom** · 01-28-2009, 01:30 AM

Yeah, I would have filled my bags with more cookbooks and craft magazines. I have to stay away from sales like that but good for you and what willpower!