MESA, Ariz. — Rare, one of a kind, you never know just what you might find at the Mesa Historical Museum's book fair. There are nearly 30,000 titles up for grabs.
The book fair is the museum's largest fundraiser. In 2021, there were about 10,000 books for sale. That number has nearly tripled in 2022.
The museum's executive director, Susan Ricci, said most titles are only $1 to $2. The titles fill the entire outdoor space at the museum. Some of the rare and unusual books date way back to the early 1900s. Volunteers have been working around the clock to sort the donated titles.
The book fair will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., and on Sunday, Feb. 6, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Books are half price on Sunday, excluding rare and unusual titles. Those are priced separately.
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