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For Read Across America Day, the Used Book Edition

Here are five places around town to get great deals on used books.

Today is Read Across America Day, and we're letting you in on a little secret: you can buy a used book that looks just like new at these Rochester shops.

The used bookstore on University Drive has a children's section that includes picture books, chapter books and more. Pick up some books before you head across the street to for a treat.

The library is known for its . But did you know, most days the library has a small kiosk of used books for sale in the lobby? Books are normally $1.

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In addition to clothes, shoes and toys, the downtown children's resale shop has a wall of used books, normally for more than half off the list price.

The big box store on Rochester Road has a treasure box in the back: a giant room full of used books.

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You can find young adults books (think The Hunger Games) and some chick lit (think Emily Griffin and Sophie Kinsella) in addition to clothing and accessories at the resale shop in the Trader Joe's plaza on Walton and Adams roads.


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