>go to second hand bookshop to get one (1) book
>come out with a dozen
>still didn't get the book you were looking for
>>9111726
Every time, anon
>>9111754
They had East of Eden and Madame Bovary in the fucking bargain bin for 50c each, how was I supposed to leave them?
>>9111790
I picked up Jeff Vandermeer's Authority and McCarthy's The Road for $1 at my public library's bookstore. Went in looking for Philip K. Dick. I was pretty pleased though.
>>9111726
>go to used book shop
>it's all teen shit
>thousands of teen shit
>one small shelf for "classics"
>nothing good
>it's the only used book store close to where I live
>>9111915
You're better off with book fairs.
>go to used book store to buy The Stranger
>they only have L’Étranger
>>9111726
>Go to used bookstore in my city of about 2 million people
>They have everything I need and much more
>Be totally satisfied
>>9111726
>have three nearby library bookstores.
>everything costs .50-$2.
>great selection, most books in mint shape.
>go every week and find interesting stuff.
>tfw the nearest book store is a 30 min walk to the train, a 10 min wait, and then a 40 min train ride that cost 5 dollars for a round trip
Fuck