Book Sale News

May 9, 2018 By John E. Riutta in Marginalia Tags: book, california, cornell, sale, university

Ah Spring… the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and the publishers are holding amazing sales on their books.

Two that have most recently come to my attention are from Cornell University Press and the University of California Press.

This past Monday, 7 May, the University of California Press began their Spring 40% Off All Titles Sale. While it runs until Sunday, 13 May, I wouldn’t wait until the last minute.

Then this coming Tuesday, 15 May, Cornell University Press is holding their “Pay What You Want” sale. I kid you not. Check their website for details.

John E. Riutta

Founder and publisher of The Well-read Naturalist. Inveterate autodidact. Has repeatedly been found out standing in many fields. Plays well with otters.

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