HALF PRICE BOOKS BOOK HAUL, STEPHEN KING HUNTING

So I went to Half Price Books in Orland Park Illinois and this is what happened. I was hunting Stephen King finds and other authors and came away with some sweet King and Ken Follett finds.
Bear with me, this is what Booktubers do and I suppose I'm a booktuber now.

[@KJenYT]

I just read The Pillars of the Earth two weeks ago and it is truly one of the best books I've ever read, it's a masterpiece. Hope you enjoy it!

[@THEJEFFWORD]

SO many people have said the same thing. I can't wait to start it.

[@MrDickerson4321]

That was great. You can find some real treasures in the second hand bookstores and thrift shops.

[@THEJEFFWORD]

Thrift shops are LOADS of fun. It's where I got my signed Fight Club.

[@MrDickerson4321]

@@THEJEFFWORD Now that is an epic find!

[@THEJEFFWORD]

@@MrDickerson4321 it was!! A first edition, 7th printing. I couldn’t believe it.

[@marting3437]

That copy of 999 was a steal!

[@THEJEFFWORD]

I didn't realize it at the time though I probably wouldn't have picked it up for myself anyway. I'm not much for anthologies. I do like them but I rarely pick them up (Midnight Under the Big Top was a blissful exception --especially after a saintly someone sent me that signed ARC!). I actually ended up cancelling my order for Flight or Fright because it was an anthology that I got tired of waiting for.

[@marting3437]

@@THEJEFFWORD I understand not being big on anthologies. As someone who loves them I will say 999 is one of the best. Packed with great stories by big name and lesser known authors. Just a fantastic read!

[@clinchriverpicker3567]

I need a store like this in my area. We have a very large popular second hand book store where but they never have King on hand.

[@THEJEFFWORD]

You know, I've noticed a lot of thrift shops don't have King books. Either they're too valuable to sell at thrift shop prices or people don't donate them (probably because they can get money for them). I thought Half Price Books was a nation-wide chain--so if you're in the US there might be one near you? Or maybe it's just a chain in the Chicagoland area. I don't know.

[@HunchbackJack]

I am loving how you’re mixing it up on your channel, Jeff. From unboxings to “books you should buy”, to reviews, to purchases, it’s all great stuff. Makes me wish I could subscribe twice.

[@HunchbackJack]

Oh and extra kudos for getting your son in front of the camera. Very cool to see him. Dragging him to the bookstore automatically makes you a great parent.

[@THEJEFFWORD]

You're too kind! I'm having lots of fun with it. Now that I have more time I figured it was a good chance to explore my love of books beyond small press (but still, always, small press!). My son has found his niche and I definitely want to encourage every direction he wants to grow.

[@paladin1254]

Don't know if your a game of thrones fan but the folio societys has some lovely editions currantly running. Very expensive though. But they are fxxking gorgeous I stroke them regularly

[@THEJEFFWORD]

I’ve avoided reading GoT to avoid falling in love and spending soooooo much money on hunting down those gorgeous editions. I almost bought them when FS releases them anyway because my wife liked the show.

[@Sefiros]

Oh hey, I also have that spoon.

[@THEJEFFWORD]

If my day doesn’t begin with that spoon, it’s ruined.

[@missblink4611]

Right now Stephen King books are in high demand …. Hence the IT price . Lots of people are starting to collect

[@THEJEFFWORD]

Yeah, it must be creeping up there. I remember when their copies of IT were on the shelf with all the other King books.

[@dewey5978]

You want a scary read try What To Expect When Your Expecting. Terrifying. Didn't sleep for months.

[@THEJEFFWORD]

:D That's true horror and it still pales in comparison to the lived horror of being a parent to a newborn.

[@stevent5050]

That's my Orland Park HPB!

[@THEJEFFWORD]

Are you the one who scooped up that copy of 999?

[@stevent5050]

@@THEJEFFWORD No, sir. I've watched it drop in price repeatedly...but just so many other books competing for my dollars.

[@mkenific]

Nice. Had to laugh when you said that book was heavy. After my mail yesterday I can honestly say I have a really heavy book!

[@THEJEFFWORD]

Wait what did you get?? A Centipede Press ‘Salem’s Lot?

[@mkenific]

@@THEJEFFWORD Centipede Press Knowing Darkness Deluxe Edition. All 32 pounds of it.

[@THEJEFFWORD]

Ahhhhhh that’s huuuge!

[@mkenific]

@@THEJEFFWORD yeah, having trouble finding a spot for it. It’s actually two books. The tray case is also a slipcase for another over sized book with 30 prints. I’m in awe of it. It’s stunning.

[@frehleyrox]

The “bartender” had a copy of JAWS on the shelf. I’ve been seeing Jaws everywhere lately in bookstagram world. Is this possibly an upcoming SUNTUP title? Hmmm…

[@THEJEFFWORD]

That's the consensus. I'm going to read it whether it becomes a Suntup or not. Such an iconic story, putting humans a few links down on the food chain. Worth exploring, preferably near some open water.

[@juliehauk6677]

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[@THEJEFFWORD]

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[@juliehauk6677]

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[@juliehauk6677]

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[@THEJEFFWORD]

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