A Pile for a Pinch

Anyone who knows me at all knows that I have a serious problem when it comes to books. I can't resist them. The other day at Jimmy John's the guy taking my order thought I worked at Half Price and wanted to trade a book for my Beach Club (no sprouts).
I had some great success at the bookstore today, though. A pile of gems for a pinch of the cost. Done.

I read Lolita on the bus ride from Copenhagen to Paris in March '08. It brings to mind dear friends, wonderful views, and beautiful language: $12.00.

This I bought for purely sentimental reasons. We had this version of Rudolph when I was young and this is still how I imagine him whenever I hear the song: $1.00.

I have never read this particular story but I am a big fan of Roald Dahl. I have a major weakness for children's literature:$1.00.

I had also never seen this book, but anything illustrated by Maurice Sendak has a place on my shelf: $3.00.

The first book I read by myself was The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Suess. Books like these help kids not only to learn, but to enjoy it: $1.00.

Shel Silverstein is a genius. I love his illustrations and his words. I secretly wish I could do what he does: $5.00.