Old & New

• I saw these books (top) with my own eyes in the rare book room at Powell's, and something in me agreed that the price ($2,400.00) was probably reasonable. They are old, and in good condition, hardback... This is the complete works of Jane Austen in 12 beautiful volumes. If that doesn't inspire you, you probably shouldn't be on this blog.

• In contrast, the picture below is of my very own set of six Jane Austen novels, the Barnes and Noble paperback classics series. The whole pile is worth less than $50.00 altogether. And they aren't for sale. Now the question is, what should I do with the $2,350.00 I saved on these stories?