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Let’s face it. With the country in an economic slump and families looking to cut costs, books are one of the first things to go– it probably seems like a logical choice. You don’t need books. They don’t provide anything essential, like food or clothing, right? Well, sure, if you’re going to rank the necessities in your life; food, clothing, and shelter certainly rank at the top. But that’s not to say that books aren’t also an essential part of life, or as I’m about to prove: A good investment!

Here are the top four reasons that Jewish Books should become part of your investment portfolio:

1. Books last forever (for the most part). They don’t die like flowers and computers or go out of style like clothing, videogames, cars, and more. In ten, thirty, or fifty years, your books will still be around, assuming you don’t drag them through the dirt or leave them out for a pet to demolish. So, when it comes down to it, you’re getting more bang for your buck by buying books, making them the smarter investment.

2. Books can be resold if you’re in a real bind (pun intended). Not only can you post them on places like eBay or Amazon, but sites like jewishusedbooks.com will buy your books from you. Then, with this newly earned cash and a slightly heavier wallet, you can go out and reinvest your money in more Jewish books! What could be more exciting than that?

3. Jewish books love to teach! Whether you’re looking at a children’s book or a copy of the Tanakh, all Jewish books tend to display a lesson. But, don’t let this fool you into thinking these books are boring. There are tons of Jewish novels out there that can draw you into another world and teach you something at same time. Therefore, unlike videogames, Jewish books are not usually accused of rotting your brain, so not only will you feel smart, you’ll actually be smart! What better way to spend your money than to feed your mind?

4. There is something for everyone. Don’t be turned off by the overly philosophical and scholarly books. There is more to Jewish reading than Bible Commentary. You can find romance, mystery, and suspense all in the wide variety of Jewish novels out there. So, if you’re tired of watching your kids read Twilight, or you need something other than the typical romance novel to entertain you at the beach, try your local Jewish bookseller. Look around and spend your money on something new and different. I guarantee you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

-Sarah