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So you like to save money, support local businesses, and be eco-friendly by buying used books from thrift stores and garage sales? Awesome! (Find out more great ways to get books free and cheap.) But now you’ve got mildewy, smoke-stanky, or water-damaged books? Definitely NOT awesome! Don’t worry, you have a few options to try before giving up on your smelly books. Try these steps to neutralize mildew and odors without spending a ton of money. 1. Dry it off. If your book is actually damp or wet, you’ll first want to make sure it’s thoroughly dry to stop any [...]

Congratulations to author Laura Sook Duncombe on winning Readers Lane's first Flash Fiction contest!  Here is her story.  Don't forget to enter your own story in our next contest!  simpleinsomnia / Flickr / CC 3.0 A Fish Tale Author: Laura Sook Duncombe “Mummy look, I found a seashell!” Micah, Helen’s thirteenth son, called to her from down the beach. She ran to him. “Don’t touch that, my darling! What did I tell you?” She fumed, batting the shell from his hand. “Never turn my back on the ocean. I know, but--” “No buts,” Helen interrupted. “Now get inside. It’s [...]

We have a winner for our first-ever flash-fiction contest! The winning story will be posted on our blog on July 19, so keep an eye out. Thanks to everyone who participated, and we encourage you to submit your stories for the next contest period, which goes through August 1. About our flash fiction contest: Flash fiction tells a full story in just a few sentences or paragraphs. It’s a great summer challenge for the aspiring writer or the full-time author and gives you the chance to reach out to our audience with your best stories. The fine print: You can [...]