In this video I’m sharing a thrift store book haul that came in under $15—homeschool edition. I love doing these kinds of hauls because living books can get expensive fast, and thrift stores are one of the easiest ways to build up your read-aloud stack, independent reading options, and seasonal picture book bins without blowing the budget. I walk you through what I found, why I grabbed each title, and how I’m thinking about using them in our homeschool. You’ll see a mix of classic chapter books (like Frindle, The Phantom Tollbooth, Island of the Blue Dolphins, A Wrinkle in Time, Esperanza Rising, and Wish), plus some fun, lighter reads and series picks for kids who need something engaging and approachable (like Owl Diaries, Fancy Nancy, and Mercy Watson). I also picked up a handful of fall and Halloween-themed picture books that are perfect for morning time, basket time, or just keeping the seasonal read-aloud tradition simple. My big takeaway: you don’t need a huge curriculum budget to give your kids rich stories—just a good eye, a short list of titles, and a willingness to thrift.