Shelf-life: Books abounding part 7: What a deal!

One of my favorite family stories goes like this: It was the summer before my freshman year of high school. My best friend and I went shopping for school clothes, entrusted with money from our parents. I came back with all of the money but $20 (spent on a CD), and reported to my mom that, "I can get everything cheaper at yard sales." I'm still pretty thrifty today, and I love finding books at yard sales, flea markets, and Goodwill shops -- but the internet has its bargains, too! The titles below got added onto my Nook because they popped up at discounted prices!

As a Star Wars fan, the very words "space opera" have a special resonance for me - so I couldn't resist giving this one a try!

Based on a failed historical scheme to import hippos!! Who can say no to hippos? When they cost a mere $3.99, the answer is "not me!"

This book kept popping up in must-read lists, but I confess that I was more drawn in by the fact that the cover reminds me of hard candy!

I'm teaching Shakespeare this semester, so I couldn't help but be drawn to a book centered around a real murder in a Shakespearian tragedy!

Another case of being drawn in by the cover (and also the Dickensian last name!) but so far it has been worth it! The writing style reminds me of Bradbury in From the Dust Returned.

I've been on a bit of a kick regarding wolves this year and I found this title when browsing Half Priced Books with my mom and sister.

I started this this book through WVReads, but I was moving far too slowly! It has a great mystery so far and the Appalachian setting appealed!

I've been trying to make my way back to reading fantasy (although I disapprove of most of the changes to the field since last I was a buyer!) and this title was recommended to me. I think it will pair nicely with Abercrombie's Heroes!