So now I have to always look in a book before I buy it?

Otherwise I'll get a book that starts on Page 27. Yep, apparently one of the books I bought today is missing all the copyright and title stuff, and most of the first three chapters. So I'll have to take it back tomorrow. I didn't see another copy though, so it'll have to go on order. Good thing its the second book of the series, I can read book 1 while I wait.

In other book news, the new used book shop I donated a lot of my excess books to has gone out of business. I don't think used book shops can survive around here anymore, since they've all closed. People just don't go to them anymore, they order online or they've gone electronic. I have to wonder if any of my donated books sold, and what's happened to their stock since they've shut down.

Meanwhile, I finally had to start renting my own locker at the storage place we've been using forever. We're expecting a greater confluence of relatives being here at Christmas, so we want to clear out the room at grandma's house I've been using for storage. And because our two existing lockers are full, I had to get one of my own.

EDIT

I'm updating the post rather than replying directly, since this reply can be directed at all three comments so far.

The book wasn't actually damaged. Nothing is ripped out. For some reason, this book just got bound improperly starting at Page 27. Go figure how that happened.

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