Read any bad books lately? You shouldn't judge a book by its cover...but you can

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In case you hadn't heart, there's a revolution...and it's revolutionary. And if you join it, you'll look awesome like these people/cats.

If there’s anything better than a good library book, it’s a bad library book.

Time does not favor all published works equally. Designs, ideas and topics are all subject to the whims of each new era -- and as it passes, it leaves piles of books that were cool, once upon a time.

Within these discarded heaps are precious gems -- if only because they are hilarious and, as such, hold enduring value.

Like many of the libraries in the region, the Lewiston City Library holds regular book sales out of the titles that have been donated or are no longer circulated. We perused the collection that will be offered Friday and Saturday and found among it these treasures that will be available for purchase:

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Because the key to happiness has always been high expectations that need to be gratified immediately.

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In case you hadn't heart, there's a revolution...and it's revolutionary. And if you join it, you'll look awesome like these people/cats.

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You didn't know you were curious about rock wives until now -- and now that you are, you'll never be satisfied until you read this book.

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With the help of this book, your writing will be clear and have zero base gobbledygook, whatever that is.

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What you didn't know is that palmistry is a thing -- it's totally a thing -- and you can tell because there's a book about it.

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This makes no sense and is disturbing, which is why its a good bad library book.

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Step one: dress the part.

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Or: "How to Terrify Young Children in Three Easy Steps."

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Move over Tinder, it's time to get serious.

IF YOU GO:

WHAT: Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

WHEN: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday

WHERE: Lewiston City Library, 411 D St., Lewiston

COST: Books for sale by donation

Besides the more humorous offerings, the book sale includes a wide selection of DIY, cookbooks, romance, large print, children’s and holiday books. DVDs and CDs are also for sale, along with a special collection of higher-valued books and book sets with a fixed price.

Books are for sale by donation at the Friends of the Library sales at the Lewiston City Library, and collected funds go toward library programs, including the summer reading program. A “book nook” on the library’s main floor holds an ongoing selections of titles for sale.