I do know what you mean about picky consignment shops! And, Half Priced Books isn't always paying top dollar for stuff...he he he. But, it gets me in there, and I buy $1.00 books instead of Kroger $8.99 books on a whim! ACK! The public library is my total friend, but, time is short and I can't always look as much as I would like with my little sidekick.