I admit it. I love going to the DI (Deseret Industries) and browsing their book section for paperbacks and hardcovers. And because there are so many books my eyes are scanning the covers for those hidden gems. I do judge a book by its cover, so if the cover is amazing, I’m quickly drawn in. I started buying books back when my kids were little and times were tight. Back in those days there were no such things as ebooks or permafree books. I made regular trips to the library with my kids to check out books, and there was no way I could afford to pay full price for a board book. So going to the DI and paying twenty-five cents for a book sounded about right for me, seeing as dining out once a month at Taco Bell was a luxury.

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