the used

best store on the planet: half price books.

over the weekend, i found a free two hour block and decided to spend it well.  at hpb.  the store clerks are extremely well-read (at least at the two locations near my house) and are eager to discuss any title i bring up.  the used books are delightful.  they each have stories on top of their own stories.  the handwriting on various pages, the dedications, the old publishing dates.   delicious.  delectable, even!

i can never visit the place without purchasing an item.  or five.  this time around:
2 tori amos cds
one bible
one morrison book
one kerouac book
total: 25 bucks.  subtotal on amazon?  $62.16.  simply divine!

give me the used any day.