Eler Beth and I were downtown today doing some shopping, and I decided to stop by a bookshop on Spring St. I'd never been in before, JeffBook. JeffBook is a not-for-profit store, selling new and used books, and providing employment for clients of Lifespring. I had never been in, but have been meaning to get in there for a long time.
As soon as I entered the door I was drawn to the Kentucky and Indiana shelves, the first ones I saw as I came in. I spent about 10 minutes perusing those three shelves, picking out four must-haves pretty quickly. I'd only stepped about four feet into the store and had already just about blown my "book" budget for the week. I was lost.
I got Truly Kentucky, A Culinary Gift From The Bluegrass, a slim, elegant little book full of some interesting Kentucky recipes, for only $2.50. The book looks brand new.
I got a 1912 volume of Lessons in the Speaking and Writing of English, Book Two, Composition and Grammar, by John M. Manly and Eliza R. Bailey. I couldn't find a picture of the book on line, but I found it in the Indiana State University library catalogue -- they have three copies. The copy I bought was $7.00.
Also for $7.00 I got a 1921 copy of Everyday Classics, Seventh Reader, American Life and Literature for Grammar Grades and Junior High Students, by Franklin T. Baker and Ashley H. Thorndike. ISU has three copies of it as well.
And lastly I bought The Kentucky Warbler by James Lane Allen, published in 1918. I found a copy online with a price being asked of $75.00. I got mine for $2.50.
So I got everything for under $20.00, which is usually what I allow myself to spend on frivolous book purchases a week (as opposed to necessary book purchases, like something for Eler Beth's studies). If there is something I'm really wanting, book-wise, say something to add to a collection, something that's been on my wish-list for a while, or a rare find that I can't let get away I'll spend much more, but I actually tuck a $20.00 bill away in my wallet for spontaneous book purchasing. I do try to restrain myself to some extent!
I am very pleased, to say the least.
I can't wait to get back there next week. :)
10 comments:
Wow, you definitely got some good deals. I love books, and look for sales also.
I know you'll enjoy them.
Have a wonderful Sunday,
Sheri
I have really enjoyed my first visit to your journal. I can certainly relate to the love of books and being thrilled with a bargain. Good job!!
Thanks for coming by my journal and your comment. I look forward to your next entry.
Donna
Sounds like a wonderful bookstore. I hit Alibris on line a lot. I've found a lot of good, older books that I couldn't find at the local used book store. Alas, it's time to cull the shelves again for the local library's spring sale.
Jackie
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way to go Lori!
hugs,natalie
not been reading journals lately lori so missed your posting on your friend. my deepesy sympathies lovely entries. oh bookstores i can live in them lol take care mort xxx
It sounds like a wonderful bookstore-but then most are. And I love finding good deals.
Have a great week, Leigh
Great job! Sounds like things my eyes would skim right on over... and then I would ask the clerk...do you sell People here?
I am SOOOO kidding. I just wanted to imagine you sitting there with your mouth open shaking your head. Ha!
God bless-
Amanda
I'm foaming at the mouth. As you can imagine, I love places like that!
Sorry I haven't been by--I didn't get alerts for a couple of entries!
Beth
Sounds like you've found yourself a new haunt and ended up with some wonderful books for little money. Well done! Enjoy!
Lisa
Mom, I just made a new journal. her's the link.
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