Best Ollie’s Book Finds
By Faith Bowen
I had the pleasant opportunity of visiting Ollie’s for the first time this past weekend. All I can say is they do a very good job at sticking to their motto, “Good Stuff Cheap.” As I scoured through the Ollies extensive book section, I was able to find very highly praised books for a very cheap price. So without further ado, here are my Ollie’s Book Finds.
Me Elton John, an autobiography by Elton John
The book, Me Elton John is an autobiography written by Elton John. The novel solely focuses on the singer’s disturbing childhood and the monster that is addiction. For only $3.99, you can dive into the performer’s stardom, drama, and history that he has encountered on his journey.
Big Friendship, How We Keep Eachother Close by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman
I haven’t personally read this novel myself, but I’ve heard from the grapevine that this book is a must read for young adults. It is an empowering testament to the importance of society’s most underappreciated relationship:, friendship. Big Friendship will invite you to consider how your own bonds are formed, challenged, and up kept. It puts a huge emphasis on the value of friendships in all of their complexity and how to actively choose them.
What They Meant For Evil by Rebecca Deng
This novel is a personal account from a lost girl in Sudan. She was one of the first unaccompanied refugee children to enter the United States in 2000. What They Meant for Evil is the account of that unimaginable journey. Her story is an absolute captivating portrait of a child hurled into wartime, and by tapping into divine intervention, she came to America and created a life full of hope, success, and joy.
More Myself (A Journey) by Alicia Keys
More Myself is a ‘part autobiography, part narrative documentary revealing an intimate look at one artist’s journey from self censorship to full expression. Alicia Keys is an extraordinary musician whose heartfelt lyrics and extensive vocal range has enraptured the globe.
Our Time Is Now by Stacey Abrams
The novel, Our Time is Now, offers a blueprint to empower one another as citizens, end voter suppression, and take back our country. The book urges readers to understand the importance of robust voter protectionism, an elevation of identity politics, endgame not in the census, and a return to moral international leadership.
I was happy with Ollie’s book selections and even more so with the price. These were just a few of some great finds and a lot of different genres of books I found in the book section of Ollie’s, but for more go check it out at 78 E Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450.
