Are you a reader? Me, too. Sometimes it’s challenging to find the time to read, or sometimes to find the right book for the space we’re in. That can be a tough one.
But then, during all the deliberation of what I want to read at the moment, comes my county’s huge annual book sale. Last year, they had 60,000 books available, in every genre you can imagine.
The only way to do this is to come with a list and try to stick to it, because inevitably there will also be a book by an author you love that you hadn’t thought of; a copy in brand new condition to replace your old, beat-up paperback; or maybe you’ll just want to take a peek at the art section. Or maybe at the cookbooks. Wait – now they have jigsaw puzzles? (Yes, they do.)
The Hunterdon County Library Annual Book Sale is a dangerous place to go. Especially when you can come out with 15 books for $30 or $15, depending if you go Saturday or Sunday.
Last year’s very small haul ($4.50) – I went with a really tight rein on myself, as I’ve been trying to push books out of the house, not bring more in! Two of these were replacement copies – one for one of my top seven favorite books (The Art of Racing in the Rain). I read the rest, and am in the ongoing process with two, which are non-fiction.
What else is nice? Being in such wonderful company, where every person you meet is an avid reader, and where, depending which section you’re in, you can get solid recommendations and insights.
Making my list now ….
Still A Dreamer 
I would love a sale like this—it sounds like you had a great visit. I’m drawn to events like that too, mostly for the people as much as anything else.
I noticed it was in New Jersey and ended up looking at the map on the website. My dad grew up in Dover, and I saw the sale wasn’t too far from Flemington. I was there with my parents when I was very little. I don’t remember it, but I’ve seen the photos of me there.
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I love going there! The grange – it’s a huge building – is filled with the mood, they joy, of books and reading. The main library is in Flemington, but as the event grew bigger each year, it had to be moved to a much larger venue, so now it’s on the County Fairgrounds in Lambertville, about 20 min. away from the main library.
From Flemington, Dover would be about 50-60 minutes to the north. 😊 I’ll post some pix after I go. I really am making a list, but it gets longer every day. I’m doomed! LOL!!
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I really enjoyed “Love and Ruin,” along with several other Paula McLain books!
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Me, too. I picked that up because I’d read The Paris Wife. I can’t say I now like Ernest Hemingway very much!
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I know. He had many negative attributes, that’s for sure!
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