Stores full of new books are wonderful places, but prowling through stacks of secondhand books at a thrift store or yard sale satisfies the soul on a whole different level. It’s the thrill of the hunt – knowing that even though they may be loosely organized into broad categories, there’s no formula or marketing plan dictating what you will find. It’s the luck of the draw – which particular house move or spring cleaning shifted those particular volumes to that particular location. It’s the risk – knowing that you could come away empty handed, disappointed… but you might find a treasure!
100 Words, 05/10/2008
Tweetsmom July 8, 2012 at 6:52 pm
The treasures that a person discover like this are the best of all! You are really a master at the 100 world challenge! Well Done!
Kathy
http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com
DawnStorey July 8, 2012 at 8:09 pm
I agree, they are! Thank you for the compliment.
CorinneRodrigues
Twitter: EverydayGyaan
July 9, 2012 at 12:01 am
Oh I love visiting second-hand book stores – the smell of old books is something else! In India, second-hand books are often sold on the roadside and it’s great to be able to find some treasures there. I found The Book Thief in one such stall and it’s definitely one of the better books I’ve read.
I agree with Kathy @Tweetsmom
DawnStorey July 9, 2012 at 12:22 am
Oh, that would be wonderful – I would love it!