Damaging new books is the worst. I remember once I was bringing some new books into the house, and I accidentally dropped one on a cactus-pierced the back cover! I felt so bad afterward.

Thankfully, my second library's book sale happens bi-weekly and even has a whole room dedicated to it, so luckily the books aren’t thrown away there. But I’ll definitely keep an eye out - especially with the first library being demolished. Hopefully, they don’t toss the books, but I really appreciate the tip! I’ll stay on the lookout just in case.

It took me a little while to find it, but here’s the link to the high school checklist: kvisit.com/Pg/_5wC. Hope this helps! Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions.

That’s such a great deal-40 paperbacks for just $5! My library sale is a bit pricier, with paperbacks ranging from 25 cents to $2. But it’s always full of great finds. Lately, though, I’ve noticed a lot of resellers at my library sale who buy up tons of books to sell online. They come in with wagons right when the sale opens, and by the time I get there, most of the good books are gone. The only upside is they don’t tend to pick up the ones I’m after. It’s frustrating because they take so many books, leaving less for everyone else. One time I bought a book with pages missing, but it was only $1, so I didn’t think much of it. What surprised me was how resellers even try to haggle prices down and return damaged books. I’m sure not all resellers are like this, but the ones at my sale are pretty pushy. It’s a bit of a balancing act-resellers help with library revenue, but they also make it harder for regular readers to find books. Still, I enjoy the hunt and the thrill of finding books, even if it’s a bit more competitive now.

@logicwithjulia I go the very last day of Sale. 1 bag filled is 5 dollars. Lifetime membership is 250 dollars but members get in the 1st day. Paperbacks are 1.00 and Hardbound are 2.00 on day one. The 2nd day I think half off. Then 3rd day is 5 dollars to fill a bag. I found a lot of history books, Art, foreign language and then at least 3,000 to 4,000 paperbacks on the Last day. If not more.... but I collect the older Forgotten realms and some True crime paperbacks. I found some Nevil Shute paperbacks.... his writing is really good but a bit more slow reading his books. A lot of detail to the story.

@logicwithjulia Im guessing... Resellers go on the 1st day here. Place is probable packed. On the last day place was packed with enough people. lol

i love it

Cixi has often been seen as a controversial figure in history. In fact, most historical figures are complex, and it can often be challenging to distinguish whether their accomplishments are ultimately worthwhile. This video is just a brief 5-minute review of Jung Chang's book on Empress Dowager Cixi, which explores her multifaceted role in China’s history. While the video highlights key aspects of her reign, there’s much more to discuss, including valid criticisms like the controversies surrounding the Summer Palace and how resources were allocated like you mentioned. However, Jung Chang attributes Cixi as as a stabilizing force for China and that she was an advocate for modernization during a tumultuous period. Nevertheless, history is nuanced, and it's valuable to consider multiple perspectives. In the future, I would like to make a more in-depth video that discusses the pros and cons of her reign.

I am still using this app a year later since I haven't found a good alternative. I had hoped that over time the app would undergo updates and inevitably improve its many flaws. I'm sad to say that, in fact, I've noticed more flaws recently, especially with the voices-they sound less human and more robotic now. I noticed this just yesterday when I was using the app to read me a book. I feel that their pricing is inconsistent and definitely way too high considering the quality of the service. I pay $69.99 a year, which I got during a promotion, and I am still paying that amount annually. If you are interested in having a premium subscription with Speechify, I recommend keeping an eye out for special discounts. I have linked a discount in my description if you are interested. Nevertheless, even with a discount, the price is still too much. I'm hoping to make an updated video on the whole Speechify experience soon.

Thanks for the suggestion! That’s a great idea.Appreciate your input!

That's why you gotta have money

I'm sorry to hear that. It seems like Speechify's pricing is just insane. If you want a refund, you can contact [email protected]. I am sad to see that Speechify hasn't improved over the year I've had the app; it seems like it's only getting worse. For more information on how to contact Speechify, speechify.com/blog/how-do-i-request-a-refund/

I love this type of bookbinding; it looks like it's from ancient times.

@@Turkishseries-m4t Yes, the transcript can be created through Microsoft Word. I have a template linked in the description of the video.