Indeed there was an impressive pile of empty boxes around as workers prepared for the sale which begins with a preview sale from 5-8 this evening for Friends members only. Customers are ready to storm the doors, especially on Sunday. Some shoppers know exactly what they want. Some come just for the cookbooks or the westerns. Most come just to browse.
Books have special pricing.
Friends and Junior Friends members work all year sorting, labeling and boxing books people have donated. It's fun to wonder about the stories behind the books,'' she confessed. About where the book has been and who's read it and about the inscriptions inside the books. This year's sale includes large print editions, Braille material, a special Texas collectible section, maps, records, sheet music, hymnals, videos, even Cliff's Notes. A silent auction is scheduled during the sale with a variety of items and customers may bid on a section of specially priced books and collectibles.