Any way to (legally) get books that aren't published in the US?

[Katherine]

Apologies if this has already been covered on these chat boards before - I did look through and didn't see anything.

I saw what looked like a killer book when I was in Ireland recently ( ) but didn't get it. (I am now kicking myself.) Now that I'm back home, I can't find it anywhere.

Anyone know of a legal way to get a book in the States that doesn't appear to be published over here yet? And ideally that doesn't involve Amazon?

[Sandi]

I know you don't want to use Amazon, but several third-party sellers have it available through them Amazon itself doesn't have it.

[Chris]

I use Book Depository, which is, alas, owned by Amazon, but shipping is free. On a few occasions, I've ordered directly from the publisher and/or bookstore in the country of origin.

[Carol]

As Chris said it is available at Book Depository.

Abebooks is showing a copy from Better World Books at $1 plus shipping from UK $3.99

and also on Abebooks

Second City Books, Aurora, IL at $6.17, shipping free

I also see it available at a few places via the Alibris website. It is available from Better World Books UK, Halcyon Books, London

[Katherine]

Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions! I think I'll try going direct to the publisher first. I would really rather not go through Amazon - I still use audible, but I don't use them otherwise for a number of reasons.

[Hannah]

Abebooks and Second City Books are viable options if you're trying to avoid Amazon. Also, my local bookstore is able to order books in for me from other countries. You could check with yours and see if they do.

[Ruthiella]

Abebooks is also owned by Amazon, in case that is an issue for any one.

[Katherine]

Hannah wrote: "Abebooks and Second City Books are viable options if you're trying to avoid Amazon. Also, my local bookstore is able to order books in for me from other countries. You could check with yours and se..." I don't have a good local bookstore, only B&N, and they won't (or can't) order it for me. But you all have given me lots of other ideas to try :)

[Barbara]

Katherine wrote: "Apologies if this has already been covered on these chat boards before - I did look through and didn't see anything.

I saw what looked like a killer book when I was in Ireland recently ([bookcove..."

Kennys in Galway is a family owned independent bookstore - free worldwide shipping and great customer service. If you can't find it on their website (it happens to me sometimes) email them to ask about the book. You can choose $$ when lookig for the price and paying - I usually pay using Paypal -
www.kennys.ie

[Katherine]

Barbara - thank you so much!! :)

[Hannah]

Oh, Barbara, good to know for the future! Thanks!

[Hannah]

Also thanks, Ruthiella; I didn't know that Abebooks and Amazon were connected!

[Carol]

Barbara wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Apologies if this has already been covered on these chat boards before - I did look through and didn't see anything.

I saw what looked like a killer book when I was in Ireland r..."

Great to know...

[Katherine]

Thank you again to all of you - I now have AND on order from Kennys - I have a feeling it will be dangerous knowing that they do free shipping... ;)

[Barbara]

Katherine wrote: "Barbara - thank you so much!! :)"

Katherine, Hannah and Carol, you're welcome.

[Barbara]

Katherine wrote: "Thank you again to all of you - I now have AND on order from Kenny's - I have a feeling it will be dangerous knowing th..."

Great to see you got what you were looking for!

[Carol]

Katherine wrote: "Thank you again to all of you - I now have AND on order from Kennys - I have a feeling it will be dangerous knowing th..."

Now I'll be waiting to hear how you liked both of these Katherine.