The Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale Aug. 11 – 13

Chris Worthy
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Think thousands of books – every genre, every age, every interest. You will find them this weekend at McAlister Square at the Greenville Literacy Association’s Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale.

Malissa Hawkins is the organization’s bookroom co-director. She and a team of volunteers work all year to sort, clean and price books that are donated all across Greenville County.

“We are reliant on the community for their ongoing dedication in bringing in donations,” Hawkins said. “That’s our lifeblood.”

With well over 100,000 books available at the sale, there will be something for everyone. Prices range from 50 cents to $5, generally, though some special books are priced higher. Most are priced at $1 each. On Sunday, shoppers can fill a reusable shopping bag, donated by Truliant Federal Credit Union, for $15.

What to know about The Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale:

  • Held at McAlister Square

  • Tickets are required for the Friday Kick-Off Party, 6 – 9 p.m. Aug. 11.

  • Sale hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 12 and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 13. On Aug. 13, fill a reusable shopping bag for $15.

  • 10,000 shoppers are expected over the weekend.

  • The sale will include some special interest sections, with about 1,500 homeschool resources and 8,000 – 10,000 Japanese books.

  • For details, visit greenvilleliteracy.org/upcoming-events/book-sale.

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: The Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale Aug. 11 – 13