"Its better than Amazon." Really?

I've been trying to track down a book called "Small Change:  The Secret Life of Penny Burford" by J. Belinda Yandell.  It is no longer available in print and most warehouses don't have it. 

I checked B/N.  No luck.  Checked Borders- LOL.  Tried Amazon.  Everything was coming up used and since I wanted two copies to give as gifts, I hoped to find something new.  It was looking grim.

I called The King's English, a local book store similiar to The Shoppe Around the Corner in You've got Mail.

Anytime I hear about something great happening there, I think of Kathleen Kelly walking the isles and helping people find their book match and then hearing "Faux.  F.A.U.X"  Anyway, back to my story.  I called and asked if they could help me find this story.  The man was so very nice and explained that there was a place I could check since they didn't have access to the book anymore.  He told me "Its better than Amazon, I promise.  Its just not as well known.  Plus, they're very reputable and keep your information confidential." 

Ever heard of ABE Books?  Me neither.  Meg probably has because she's such a book fiend, but I logged on and started searching.  My first search turned up many used copies of the book I wanted and then... towards the end... there they were!  Two new copies waiting for someone like me to find them!  My total order, including 3-6 day delivery?  $15.07.  YES! 

Two more gifts done.