VPL Book Sale Delight!

Photo courtesy of Juliainc in the Beyond Robson photo pool

When I was in university and partying (or complete lack of comprehension...ahem...math) got in the way of exams and studying, I used that old faithful trick: stack your notes beneath your pillow before bedtime and hope for the best. This splendid process of osmosis is one thing I did retain from biology class, although the scientific validity of stuffing a textbook under your pillow to enhance intelligence is certainly up for scrutiny.

I've continued this trend well past my university career, although with much better intentions. I love buying books. I think I've got at least a dozen waiting to be read, and it's not unusual for me to have 5 books on the go at any one time. When I feel like my brain needs a boost, I go and buy books. Just walking through the bookstore or library makes me feel smarter, although if I had learned anything in math class I would know that paying full price for books that simply wait their turn on my bookshelf doesn't really add up in the favor of my finances.

So it's a good thing the Vancouver Public Library Summer Sale goes down this week, with prices ranging from $0.55 to $2.25. Now those are numbers I understand!

Lots of great fiction for your summer reading will be available, plus videos, books on tape, childrens, travel and multilingual items. Admission ends 30 minutes before sale closes, and all sales are final.

Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms, Lower Level
Central Library
350 West Georgia Street

Free