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Sacramento, CA
If I could pinpoint the exact reason or moment or whatever it is that makes an avid young reader suddenly despise books altogether, I'd probably be a rich girl.
In grade school, I adored books. I loved reading and being whisked away to a faraway land. I enjoyed going to the library and perusing the colorful book covers and choosing the most interesting-looking one (this was before I learned that whole "don't judge a book by its cover" concept - thanks, Judy Blume).
Once I hit high school, it was all over. Why are these textbooks so boring? Where are the wonderfully animated illustrations? And, more importantly, why am I breaking my back carrying around forty pounds of them five days a week? I guess the love affair had ended.
The Sacramento SPCA's Spring Book Sale is a great place to get reacquainted with your favorite authors or genres at reasonable prices. Books are gently used, span every subject imaginable and all proceeds benefit the SPCA. There are thousands to choose from, and rightfully so - this is a nine-day event!
Pick up a book (or a dozen), set your laptop/iPad/Kindle aside, and enjoy the satisfaction of curling up with a good read once again. You still remember how to turn pages, right? Right.
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