It wasn't surprising how crowded the event was. People were champing at the bit to escape their living rooms, to get out and do something, anything, even these bookish types. Harry doubted he would uncover any worthwhile material here at the Morris County Rare Book and Ephemera Exposition, but he was shocked that he'd already found one to add to his collection of Modern Library volumes, Winesburg, Ohio vintage 1921 in fair condition for ten dollars.
As he placed the title on the counter to pay, the proprietor commented, "Oh, nice pick."
"Yeah, It's an old favorite," said Harry, "There's a lot of pain and loneliness in these pages, wouldn't you say?
"Oh, I haven't read it yet, but what a classic, it's on my TBR list," He was a gaunt sort of gentleman with a wispy comb-over, his stick-like fingers snatched Harry's ten.
"Right," said Harry, a bit dubious. "Well, don't wait too long now, it's a quick read."
"Oooohhh, one of my absolute favorites," a voice floated from behind. Harry spun…
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