Summer Bargain Books

Summer Book Bargains:
Whether it’s the extra hours of daylight, the fact that everything on TV is a rerun, or because summer vacations are the perfect time to laze around with a great book, the season always seems to allow for more reading time. So, here are some great bargains to fill up those hazy summer days. As an extra bonus, I’ve included some unique ideas to alleviate the "bored kid" syndrome.

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1. Perfect Murder, Perfect Town (Jon Benet and the city of Boulder) by Lawrence Schiller $5.98 HB Tells the tale of the infamous Jon Benet Ramsey murder case and the clash between the District Attorney and the Boulder PD. Schiller recreates several aspects of the case, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions. This book was recently made into a television mini-series.

2. My Gal Sunday by Mary Higgins Clark $4.98 HB A sleuthing couple solve a series of mysteries in this collection of short stories from the maven of suspense. If you’re a MHC fan, be sure to check out my previous article on Stillwatch.

3. James Herriot’s Animal Stories by James Herriot $3.99 HB The beloved English veterinarian shares heart-warming tales of lambs, horses, cows, dogs and even pigs.

4. Yo Yo Magic Kit by David Oliver (Book & Toy) $4.99 Includes everything from "basic maintenance to highly skilled tricks". Illustrated for easy learning.

5. My Sergei: A Love Story by Ekaterina Gordeeva $4.98 HB To learn more about this touching tribute to figure skater Sergei Grinkov be sure to check out my February article on this title.

6. An Instant Guide to Stars and Planets by Cecilia Fitzsimons and Ian Ridpath $4.99 HB Illustrated reference guide-perfect for those summer "camping under the stars" nights.

7. Fun with Paper Folding and Origami by William D. Murrary and Francis J. Rigney $1.00 PB Boats, Birds, Frogs-a great project for those rainy, "Mom, I’m bored" days. At this price they’d make great birthday prizes as well.

8. Desperation by Stephen King $5.98 HB A group of people heading down Nevada’s Route 50 will never reach their destination. The town is Desperation and its traffic cop is a madman. Classic King terror!

9. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen $6.98 HB One of the most loved classic love stories of all time (at least in my book!). Can Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy overcome their character flaws to find love? A reading guide is available within the book’s description.

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