High on Thrifting Thursday v.2

Posted on | February 23, 2012 | 43 Comments

first of all, a big thanks to everyone who linked up with the first high on thrifting thursday 2 weeks ago! i loved checking out all the awesome things people have found. i’m stoked to keep this going every 2 weeks until people lose interest. i of course, will keep thrifting, because i have a problem.

last weekend my local goodwills had a 2 day sale on books – they were all 50% off. this coincided really well with my renewed love of books, and i snatched up some hardbacks for $2 each and softcovers for $1 for myself and a couple books for H at .49 cents. admittedly, i went both days of the sale. on friday when H was at preschool i got a giant coffee and slowly made my way through them at the one in our town. the next day i stopped at another one with Chelsey who was visiting and grabbed even more books.

i mentioned the other day that i had read A Million Little Pieces and loved it. a few people said i needed to get My Friend Leonard to read as well. i figured when i had some extra cash i’d buy it on amazon or whatever. but there it was at goodwill, on book sale day, for two dollars. i did a jig right there in the aisle. ask Chelsey, she saw me do it. JIG OF JOY.

the books i’ve read so far that i’ve picked up thrifting have been really good. which is surprising because i’m literally just grabbing random books that sound decent after reading the jacket. This is Where I Leave You was really good, Like Normal People, and of course A Million Little Pieces. all great books. I’m working on Good Grief right now and so far i am enjoying that, too. < —- not affiliate links.

i also found this pretty framed drawing. it’s super old and really frail so i had to reinforce the back but now it’s hanging in the guest bathroom. the colors are so pretty and wouldn’t it make a pretty tattoo? 6 bucks. again, with the jigs.

i can’t wait to see all of your finds. link up your thrifting posts below! and grab a button for your post if you’d like.


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  • Melanie Ann

    Loving these posts, I just love second-hand finds!
    One time I stumbled upon a closing down sale of a local thrift store (or op-shop as we call them here) and they were running fill a bag with books for $5. I ended up with 27 paperbacks for like $15. Sometimes when i feel down I think about that day and if gives me the smiles :D

    http://melanieanncreative.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/today-51111.html

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 23rd, 2012 at 8:43 am

    that is so awesome. i’d smile about that, too!

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  • Melanie Ann

    Oh, and I just looked at your selection more closely – we are total book kindreds. I have thrifted half of those titles recently!

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  • http://lovelylittleone.blogspot.com/ Bettina

    I’m not sure if i’m having a really blonde moment or what; but where is the linky tool? 

    That’s a great collection of books you’ve found; and in such great condition too!

    http://lovelylittleone.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/not-ready-to-nest-gathering-instead.html

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    Amber Reply:
    February 23rd, 2012 at 6:36 am

     I can’t get it to work either ;) .

    http://educatingmissamber.blogspot.com/2012/02/shopping-spree-as-narrated-by-liam.html

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    Chelsea @The Curly Cues Reply:
    February 23rd, 2012 at 8:13 am

     It looks like the linky will work starting at 12:21pm so you will have to come back :)

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 23rd, 2012 at 8:19 am

     herp derp. i fixed it.

    Mandy Reply:
    February 23rd, 2012 at 8:19 am

     sorry guys, i fixed it. ready to go now!

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 23rd, 2012 at 8:18 am

     my fault! it’s fixed now, sorry about that! my blonde moment, not yours. :D

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  • Brandinowell

    The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes – one of my FAVES! It’s like whoacrazy.

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 23rd, 2012 at 8:41 am

     i’m excited to start that one!

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  • http://www.grumblesandgrunts.com/ the grumblie j

    my favorite thrift store CLOSED. i can’t even talk to you right now.

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 23rd, 2012 at 8:41 am

     pouring some purell out for my homie.

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  • @IzzyRoy

    The Lovely Bones = Amazing book. Make sure you clear your schedule, you won’t be able to put it down.  

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  • http://thewoodsonway.wordpress.com/ Laura Woodson

    You scored some great finds. The Lovely Bones was one the first books I remember reading and being truly sad when it ended. Also all the Emily Giffin books are so addicting. I am counting down the days til her next book comes out. Enjoy:)

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 23rd, 2012 at 8:40 am

     i’m glad you say that because i was wondering if i bought crap books. are they in any order or are her books all about different people?

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  • http://delirious-rhapsody.blogspot.com/ Deanna Fike

    funny that you should mention that print making a nice tattoo. when this post showed up in my google reader, the first thing that i thought was that it actually was a tattoo. :)  

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 23rd, 2012 at 8:39 am

     i love it!

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  • Aimee

    I loved The Lovely Bones.  Great book!  I’m inspired to hit up local thrift stores now!

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  • http://www.playinghousefulltime.com/ Autumn

    oh lovely bones is chilling and quick… take it to a coffee shop and block out three hours. You won’t put it down… 

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    Mandy Reply:
    February 23rd, 2012 at 8:39 am

    i’m afraid to start because i don’t know if i can find three solid hours to devote! and i’m really bad at wanting to just read and read and read. but i’m excited to read that one!

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  • Larissa

    Love that picture! I’ve never thought to look for books at the thrift store! New mission. We just bought a million board games for under $5. Did lots and lots of jigs =] also? LOVE James Frey and LOVED “this is where I leave you!” except all
    His stuff is pretty much the same. But he’s an excellent author.

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  • http://twitter.com/babybabylemon Amy (babybabylemon)

    Oh, I haven’t read My Friend Leonard yet. I should keep an eye out for it.

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  • Jamie

    my friend Leonard is SO good. Probably my favorite of all of his books but I enjoyed ALL of them. I know hes like a punk and got called out by Oprah but dude’s got talent you can’t argue with.

    Also–read Glass Castle. For reals.

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  • http://www.mydearwatsonblog.blogspot.com/ chrissy

    late last week i hit the jackpot with piles of so-terrible-they’re-awesome young adult vampire,witch,werewolf,underworldy books for pennies.  i have been rotting my brain indulging in them all week which is why i have pretty much neglected my blog… and my dishes.  books are the best!  thanks again for hosting.

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  • Anonymous

    I need to change things up a bit, the local goodwills haven’t been had any thrift-worthy finds lately…I keep meaning to try St. Vincents…you mentioned that place right? 

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  • http://twitter.com/mamalovespapa Morgan Fairchild

    Fabulous finds! I love reading, but I never really get books because it’s hard to know if they’ll be good enough. I guess I should start taking the chance, because it’d save me a lot of money (from buying on amazon and paying overdue fees at the library).

    I’m definitely going to be participating next time. That gives me two weeks to get my thrift on. It’s been way to long since I went (with four little ones at home it’s a little difficult), but I miss it so much! Actually, does yard sale finds count? I found some great ones this week!

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  • Brandi

    oh I didn’t see the lovely bones on your list earlier.. i haven’t read the book but saw the movie.. yes very chilling.

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  • http://peachonearth.blogspot.com/ elizabeth santana

    i didn’t know you were starting this!! i would LOVE to participate. thrifting is one of my “happy places”.

    why do you have to encourage my bad habits Mandy?!! lol. 
    okay, i am officially excited and motivated to get my thrift on!! 

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  • http://thisamazingdayblog.com Wendy

    Lovely Bones is fantastic. My favorite thing at goodwill is the book selection.

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  • Sarahnickeleyes

    Good book choices! Emily Giffin is always sweet and This is Where I Leave You is really good. The Lovely Bones will make you cry and cry and then read it over again, multiple times. Happy reading! 

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  • http://www.adayinmollywood.com molly

    The Lovely Bones is a GREAT book. You’ll love it. Hard subject to read about though.

    p.s. I went thrifting today. And I’m blaming you, lady.

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  • coachjenna

    I really enjoyed Mothers & Other Liars, are you on Goodreads?  I’m envious of your thrifting finds, I haven’t found anything good in the Olympia area, the Goodwill here is LOUSY!

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  • http://chasingquinn.blogspot.com/ Meghan

    I actually did a little thrifting last weekend, and I really don’t do that very often. BUT I scored a stack of books and some clothes. Maybe I should blog it and join along…
    Also- Love Emily Giffin, her books are fun. And it was a long time ago, but I remember really loving The Lovely Bones.

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  • Anonymous

    i could have given  you all of those books. for free! but then you wouldn’t have much for this post!!
    you will like them all. the lovely bones is way heavy. and i don’t think james frey lies in the second book. sorry to ruin that for you the other night regarding a million little pieces! 
    happy reading!!

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  • http://www.whatbenwore.wordpress.com/ Lisa

    Emily Giffin is always a good light read, although my favorite books by her were Something Borrowed & Something Blue. 

    Have you tried Marian Keyes? She is an amazing author…smartass Irish/English books (so you know the lingo is super fun) and the characters are hilarious. Highly recommend.

    Great finds! This is such a fun post…excited to link up this week. 

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  • http://beaktweets.blogspot.com/ Claire

    That’s a great stack of books- I loved Lovely Bones. You have me wanting to read A Million Little Pieces.

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  • http://laceyhorst-thomas.blogspot.com/ Lacey Horst-Thomas

    oooh! i really enjoyed the emily giffen books and also the lovely bones. also! a million little pieces is still on my list of favorite books i have ever read and unfortunately i never got around to reading my friend leonard. you’ll have to let us know how it is! c:

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  • Star Y

    Thumbs up for Emily Giffin! Jane Green and Elin Hilderbrand are some fun reads too. Gotta love the great book deals at the thrift stores!

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  • Sarah-Anne Lyons

    I am drooling over the book steals. Seriously, you are amazing at thrifting!

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  • Chloe Dickson

    I am obsessed with all Emily Giffin books! Just finished “Baby Proof.”

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