What: Scholastic Book Warehouse Sale
When: Several times a year
Where: Kennesaw and Covington
Cost: Free admission, cheap books

For the past year, I have been intrigued by the Scholastic Book Warehouse Sales that happens every few months. The most recent sale was last week. My curiosity got the best of me (that and I got suckered into the 39 Clues series when my son picked the first book as his “free” book from one of the summer reading programs. Free my eye, not only do I need to buy 38 more books, but they just released number 10, so I’ve got to wait, I don’t know how many years to finish the story! I feel the same way I did when I saw the Empire Strike’s Back – really, you’re not going to tell me the ending for TWO MORE Y-E-A-R-S!)

But I digress. The big Scholastic Warehouse sales are apparently in December and March (when presumably they’ll have the 39 Clues books available, as well as Ranger’s Apprentice – another series we’re hooked into through the “free” summer reading program*). According to one person I talked to, all the warehouse isles are open and there are literally thousands of books for sale.

Last week’s sale was still a good one. Most books were less than $5 and as you’ll see from the video, there were some titles for $1, $2 and $3 as well. The best bargain was fill a bag for $5. At the end of the video, you’ll see what I bought – the total coming to less than $10. I gave some of the books to the boys outright, but did pull several items aside for the holidays. I printed a coupon online prior to going that gave me $10 off a purchase of $50 or more and $25 off a purchase of $100 or more. There is a version of that coupon for all the sales, so make sure to go online and get it before you go.

* Just as an aside, I’m kidding about the “free” books. I think it’s fantastic that bookstores are doing free summer reading programs and love the fact that my kids have multiple series to keep their interest (and I thank the man upstairs that we’ve moved beyond the Hardy Boys). We’re raising readers and it’s really because there are so many great books out there for kids (ok, and me) to read.

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What: Scholastic Warehouse Sale
Where: Kennesaw or Covington
When: Thurs., March 4 – Sat. March 6 (times vary, see website)
Cost: Free to shop. Books are $5 or less. You must sign up prior to attending.

If you like to read about places before you go, check out the  Scholastic Book Warehouse Sale. They have hundreds of books for $5 or less.

Technically the sale is for educators, librarians or book fair volunteers, but if you’ve got a child, chances are you’ve been a book fair volunteer. You must register for the sale, but once you do, you’ll receive an addition coupon for $10 off a purchase of $60 or more and $15 off a purchase of $100 or more.