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My contribution for Today’s Thrifty Treasures is a trip to the 2009 Saint Charles Friends of the Library Book Fair. Books are true treasures.
We attend the event every year. Table after table of donated books are available for sale, at bargain prices. Proceeds benefit the library.
Stop by Rhoda’s for more Thrifty Treasures.
This is also my contribution for Diane’s 2nd Time Around Tuesday.
G’pa J and Xanti at the 2007 book fair. That was the year we dragged accompanied J to Miss Aimee B’s Tea Room for lunch, after the book fair.
I took my beautiful Raised in Cotton bag, thinking one bag would be plenty. After taking the filled bag to the car twice, J decided we needed more containers! The Whole Foods bags were quickly filled, too! I think we should look for a laundry cart, or something similar, at the garage sales, before the 2010 book fair.
Hardcover $2
When J and I finished making our selections, we went to the lobby, where there are several comfortable chairs. I was carrying the above book, when we sat down. An elderly lady, sitting in one of the chairs, asked about the book. I’m sure my carrying that book was meant to be. She told us her own amazing dog story. The extra special animal gave the woman and her husband many happy days. Meeting her and hearing her story was a wonderful bonus to our book fair day.
Mysteries, to keep me busy.
Paperbacks @ 50 cents each.
This was my only purchase in the special section. This book was $5. J has lived near the Mississippi River all of his life and I have for most of mine. I believe we will enjoy these stories, very much.
Lunch after the book fair, this year, was at Panera’s, with eldest daughter Terrie, who also made several purchases at the fair.
We’re at the lake, as you can see by the window and shutters in the background of some of the photos. While J is fishing I’m going to see if I can find something to read.
Preview of upcoming posts, this week~
Outdoor Wednesday
Tablescape Thursday~Foodie Friday
60 comments:
You got some great deals on the books. I always enjoy having lunch out somewhere after a little shopping trip like that.
Glenda
You found some amazing books. I would have been in hog heaven just going through all of these wonderful books. I probably would have made a few trips myself to the car. Loved the decorating books at such incredible prices. What a fun day. Hugs, Marty
Pat,
Lucky you...all of those great books at a great deal!!! What a fun day!!!
I am looking forward to your upcoming post!!! Nice tease!!!
Have a wonderful Sunday!!!
XOXO
Cathy
Pat, I spotted lots of great selections - I've always loved a good book fair. Jacob and I used to work the book fair when he was in elementary school. It was so hard not to put selections aside, and he used to have so much fun....Robyn
I think books are some of my best friends!
I am looking forward to this week's posts!
What great books you found! I love Friends of the Library :)
All the best,
Allison
You found some nice books. That Mississippi book looks like it belongs here hehe.
Hope you are having a good time.
Oh, you made some excellent selections at the book sale.
what great finds, maybe next year you should consider boxes and dolly! lol!
Those are great books, Pat! I just love to read too & am determined to get more books read this summer instead of blogging too much! Nothing better than sitting down with a good book. I love James Patterson too as well as some of those other mystery authors. Love me a good mystery!
Now I'm going to have to attend our own library book fair! I love books but seem not to find time to read much anymore. I've read "Sundays at Tiffanys" by James Patterson & enjoyed it. I'm also a big Nicholas Sparks fan.
Waiting for your next post...!
Wow! You got a lot of great books. Can't wait for your upcoming posts.
Good for you! I love used book sales. Your hardbacks are fantastic for that price.
Happy reading :)
Lisa
What a haul. Perhaps next year, you'll find a copy of my book at the sale (gasp!)
Pat - What wonderful books you found in St. Charles. You will have lots of reading for the deck or your back porch this summer.
I look forward to your posts this week. We will return to the lake on Wednesday.
Charla
How wonderful to get such beautiful books for $1! I would have been running back and forth to the car too. Your grand-daughter is so pretty. Happy reading! (That watermelon slice looks delicious!)
I like your addition of the previews, Pat. I'm not that organized that I could accomplish that! Books! Now I do love my books. Pet books and decorating books and garden bird books and novels. I would be heaven! You enjoy your lake and reading material.
Brenda
Oh, what a wonderful sale---I love books so much! You got some really fantastic ones, and cheap. I would've grabbed all of the bird and decorating books too!
What a wonderful sale! We seem to have similar book taste - color me a bit green right now... ☺ Diane
Ohhhh...Pat! What great finds at unbelievable prices!! Love Stuart Woods...he's from GA! BUT...the whole trip would have been worth it to me for that Pierre Deux's French Country at $2...woo hooo!!! Have a great week...Debbie
Pat, you found some great books! I would have purchased all the bird books too.
I love James Herriott...I loved all his books and just loved the BBC tv adaptation.
Jim and Xanti look great!
Love all your book finds....So funny as I was just pulling out some books today to "aid" in decorating, lol !
Hugs ~ Kammy
I love book sales! Great finds.
What wonderful books you bought! I love to be able to buy a book in hardback. Great buys.
what a great blog you have! :) Love your treasures you found! Erin
Great deals on some really great books. I was able to get a couple of books also this weekend.
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I wish I would have known about this book fair, I would love to have attended. Is there an email notification list for those to be held in the future, do you know? Thanks for any help you can provide.
nothing better than a book fair, though I have to say I've encountered some very scary dealers in those things *fighting for the best books
great to go and root around for books for hours isn't it
nice finds
Sarah
Looks like a great time had by all!
I noticed all of your Stuart Woods books...He is from our little town. Comes to the bookstore often!
I have "Grandmothers are like Snowflakes" too! Great selection of books there!
Pat, I loved this! So many wonderful photographs and some great books! I love the book bag (or is that a purse) with the blackbirds on it. Cute!
Believe it or not, my MIL gave us that book of Miss. River folklore many years ago. I'm so glad you found it! I love books, too... they are VERY shiny objects!
XO,
Sheila :-)
J'adore books!!! Cute bags... good bargains... sounds like a perfect day!
love, love , love book fairs...I had a bunch of your books too. Thanks for stopping by today.
Oh, Pat ... your books look wonderful. What beautiful additions to your library. I'd love to read the "Grandmothers are Like Snowflakes" book and the "Mississippi River Folklore Treasury."
That watermelon picture makes my mouth water. I can't wait 'til they are ripe here.
I'll be back later in the week. 'Til then, enjoy your books!
Great books there! I hope you are relaxing, sipping on something cool and delicious and enjoying your read!!
xo,
Kim
Hello Pat, we just came in from our Yellowstone tour of a very small part of the park. The park is huge and we have four more days to explore. So different from Rocky Mtn. Nat'l. Park.
I enjoyed your 2007 book fair info and the photo of J and Xanti is wonderful. Handsome and so pretty too.
I can see by many of the photos of decorating books where your interests lie. But I already knew that. The dog book brought you an interesting story and that was special. I see you have a thing for birds too. No wonder we like each other right away we have lots in common. Books in general as well. Bill is a fan of James Paterson, but he says sometimes the evil is really bad but the good usually wins. I am loving the price of the books.
Time for a nap before we go back to the park to see the wildlife that loves to come out of hiding in the evenings.
Hugs...Jeanne
OMGosh I adore book fairs, but haven't been to one in ages. You found some wonderful books. ♥
Hi Dear Pat! Oh, I love books and looks like you've found some great ones! I kinda like James Patterson too!
Now your granddaughter is just a beautiful young lady! Love that red hair!
Now, you go out on your deck by the water, put your tiny feet up and have J make you a glass of iced tea and read and rest! Sounds like heaven!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;0
Oh I love book fairs! You found some fabulous books Pat. James Herriot was my favourite author as a teenager (I wanted to be a vet) :-} and any book about a dog is a GOOD book :-} Love your book bag too!
Those were great book finds. I love the bag also. Thanks for sharing and visiting my blog. have a great day
I'm desperate for some new books - I've read everything I had waiting. I must find a terrific place like this - you really hit the jackpot Pat - great books, amazing prices.
Now put you feet up, pour a cool drink, and read by the lake, perfect! Have fun.
You found some wonderful books! I have those BHG Decor Books and love them! Looks like you will have plenty of great lake reading! :) Love the "raised in cotton" bag, too! ~hugs, Rhonda :)
You will have plenty to read! Sounds like a fun afternoon.
I always donate my books to the Library for their sale...like to keep them on the move!
Wow girl..you could start your own library with all those great books!
I am loving that Raised in Cotton bag!!
Now girl your hubby may believe that 'story' about the nail polish but I ain't buying it! Stay in the church and tell the truth...you just did that so you could paint that vanity! lol lol
Thanks for coming by sweet friend...have a fabulous day!~♥~
Twin and I love to read. Love decorating books and Dominick Dunn. I think there is nothing better than a true story.
Hi Pat
I love book sales. They always have such great deals and I see you found some. Thanks for joining my porch party.The food you showed has whetted my appetite to come back again.
Hugs, Rhondi
Oh Pat....I am so envious....I love, love, love books. How wonderful to attend a place like this.
Your Alexandra Stoddard book...Open Your Eyes is great!!!!
Happy reading.
Barb
Oh wow! Just the type of book I would love to have. You did really good!...Christine
A post filled with books, with friendship and with good deeds...ah, I dare say that your blessings have been multiplied!
There's almost nothing better than curling up with a great book and it looks like you've found plenty to relax with. They all look like wonderful reads too :)
Have fun while J fishes!
hugs,
rue
Good morning Pat...What a treasure trove of good reading y'all found & at GREAT prices...they all look like they're in like new condition also. I sure will tell Jeanne & Bill "hi" from you and J...we're meeting them in Cripple Creek, Colorado where I know we'll all hit big jackpots & come back millionaires! LOL ;-) Bo
What an awesome selection of books! Plus so many hardcovers!! James Patterson is one of my husband's favorite authors. Congrats on all the finds!! Hugs!
I always go crazy at booksales! You found so many great ones - love the title of the Grandma one LOL!
Manuela
Looks like you got a lot of great books there!Thanks for showing us your finds!
Love the books and those prices! I love the Mississippi River one. I went swimming in it when I was younger just to say we did it, under the bridge that crosses from Vickburg, MS to Louisiana. Love the bags too. Watermelon! Yummy!
Oh, there's nothing like a fresh batch of books to jump start your summer, eh? Enjoy them all, Pat!
Hi Pat,
You picked out some great books! I love James Patterson!
Thanks so much for linking to 2nd Time Around!
It looks like we enjoy some of the same authors. I'm enjoying a new Harlan Coben right now. Books make me happy.
I should have read this comment first...lol Glad you did get to the book fair. I heard it was a huge success. I had to work so I didn't get to attend but my dd and dh helped set up and both got some really good books.
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