Down at the drugstore, around 1941, they had a rental library. It was a little, old corner of the drugstore where they had books--just paperback books.
Actually, it didn't cost anything; you could check them out for free. You just had to go down and sign them out. It was not a very big place, but they were busy all the time. It was such a convenience. The drugstore was close while the regular library was a mile away--too far to walk, and of course it was cheaper than buying the books.
The books were mostly novelty books or mysteries. I remember Perry Mason books were popular. They were books for adults, not kids.
I remember my brother Gene would go down and pick me out some books. He would pick out some good ones. The drugstore was a couple of blocks from our house, and the theater where he worked was about three blocks away.
He would always go down at the last minute to get me some books; and as a result, he would sometimes be late for work. Once he brought the books home, I would stay up late reading them. At midnight, I might still be reading!
post date: 03.03.04 (4:45 pm)
Hi! It's Cristina Stormy's brazilian friend :) I can certainly relate to that, although my brother wouldn't get me books then, the one's I could get my hands always had me reading till midnight!
Loved your blog!
Posted by: Cristina | March 23, 2006 at 02:53 PM