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i normally get my books from second hand shops and from the library.
My library just starting having Kindle books available! I am so happy!
Alice wrote: "For the most time I go to a bookstore called "Science fiction bokhandeln" ("the science fiction bookstore") located in Stockholm, it has the best collection of fantasy, science fiction, and horror ..."This bookstore sounds like heaven.
& my boyfriend says Stockholm isn't somewhere to go on holiday. Psssshhhh.
Typically, I will purchase my books from stores like Hastings (which has some awesome prices!), Barnes & Nobles, Books A Million (I saw someone also mentioned that below), or from little, independently owned bookshops after perusing their sometimes dusty shelves and breathing in the wonderful aroma of old tomes. The smell is slightly intoxicating for me and often clouds my judgement to where I spend more than originally intended. But that's all right; we will just keep blaming it on that wonderful scent, and not on a personal weakness that I obviously do not have. ;)Oh yes, back on topic: For online purchases, I go through Amazon nearly always.
If not purchasing, I will check it out of my University's library, or, on the off chance they do not have it, through an interlibrary loan from another University. Public libraries are certainly recommend, though!
I always buy books online at bookdepositary.co.uk They have the lowest prices imaginable and FREE delivery worldwide. It's like heaven :)
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Lauren,I tried to copy and paste from your post and I was taken to a dummy page. Can you post a link?
Tracy wrote: "Lauren,I tried to copy and paste from your post and I was taken to a dummy page. Can you post a link?"Sorry! Here it is: http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/
Where I am, our Library and Bookstore both suck. I pretty much have to rely on my purchases from Amazon (hard copy and Kindle), when I travel, or I raid the personal libraries of my parents and in-laws LOL. I recently discovered that two really nice cafes near to where I live have books available to read while you drink coffee...so I have a strong feeling I will be very caffeinated soon! LOL
Wherever I can find them actually. LOL I ask for them as presents, I love going to bookstores, I haven't been to a library in a really long time-but those are good too. :D
Wherever I can find them actually. LOL I ask for them as presents, I love going to bookstores, I haven't been to a library in a really long time-but those are good too. :D
Amazon, because you can get loads of books there for great prices--new books, new books from outside vendors, used but in great condition...books for $2.33!!! I love that place. My brother gave me a $100 Visa gift card for my birthday, and I got 16--sixteen!--books plus 3 DVDs! And I still have 9 of the books left to read! YAY!!! (Well, I did read some--maybe 4 or 5 others--in between.) I love to order as many books as possible at a time, so there's always a next one waiting. With Amazon, I never buy books in a store any more. What I sometimes do, though, is go to Barnes & Noble, to check out the new--or older--books, so I know what I want to order for way less $$ at Amazon. :)
A local library sells books continually...I have gotten most of my actual books from there...now, I own a Kindle...I never thought I would go that route, but it is really an amazing tool...so, I now download most of my books in seconds from amazon.com.
Cate wrote: "I got these three from Borders today.
[bookcover:Eve: A Novel of the First Woman|59..."very cool!
I am an abebooks fanatic, just because I love the idea finding books I want to read used/loved. I try to find it somewhere closest to me to keep the lowest impact on shipping (i'm a bit of a sustainability fanatic). I also try to pass on books if I don't think I will come back to them because, let's face it, i am already drowning in books. (so far that's only backfired once where I gave a book away that i longed for, and i just picked it up off abebooks for $1)I've also gotten a bit into ebooks because I have an ereader, but I stick primarily to google books and diesel ebooks for those purchases so I can stick to open source reader tech. Still, in a pinch i can read any kindle or b&n book as well.
I get many books from thrift stores. We have a goodwill warehouse that sells books for .25-.50cents. But I am also on many email list for kindle books for free or .99 I also just found http://www.womensliterarycafe.com/ they announced their FREE Fridays I am going to be all over that.:)
I either buy mine from Watrestones, mostly this, but I also use amazon kindle ebooks and apple ibooks when they are much better bargains. Also I do order some books online but that, I have to admit, is more for university than pleasure.
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I have a membership there! I've had it for years actually. Plus, I used to work there before I started med school. Love B&N. :)
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Haha me too! It saves me so much money! Got a CBEST test prep for 15 $!!!
Sweet! Yeah, I've bought tons of review books for school there. And I LOVE the free express shipping on their website! I'm hoping to drop by there this weekend and pick up A Christmas Carol.
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That is one of the biggest perks with them definitely!
I usually get my books from a net store in Sweden where I live. Or secondhand stores. But I also borrows them from the library. Often I borrow them first too see if I really like them, and if I do I buy them.
I've actually been debating whether or not to get a B&N membership. I usually buy my paperback books on amazon (because I can get them cheaper) or in a used bookstore by my house, even though it doesn't have the best selection. From B&N I really only buy books for my nook, so I don't think I will get the membership.
I have a nook. So I get mine from B&N or from friends who lend me theirs.
I've been a B & N member for years; used to love going there, and my mom and brother gave me B & N gift certificates for my birthday. Sadly, they're gone now, and it's been a long time since I was in Reno (our nearest B & N store - we live in South Lake Tahoe.) However ...I've discovered the joys of online book shopping. I've found that I like reading reviews almost as much (well, not really, but ...) as reading the books. The free shipping is super, the member discounts great, and now that I have my Nook - oh, boy!
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It's really an individual decision; how and where do you read, does your local library have the Nook books to lend that you want, friends with whom you can share books? And, maybe, can you afford the temptation of pushing a button and having a book ... and the bill ... instantly?!I love the ability to read lying down at bedtime without aggravating my carpal tunnel!
Goodwill, since the only book store in a 50 mile radius of where I live recently closed down. Mainly online, now a days.....
Rachel Skye wrote: "Is is a Nook really a good idea to get?"Genine wrote: "It's really an individual decision; how and where do you read, does your local library have the Nook books to lend that you want, friends with whom you can share books? And, maybe, can you afford t..."
Rachel,
I received a Nook last year. For me personally it will never take the place of a physical book. With that being said, Genine is spot on. I borrow all my books electronically now. Quick, simple and from the comfort of home.
Rachel Skye wrote: "Is is a Nook really a good idea to get?"Rachel , I'll tell you this much. My boyfriend got me mine for my Birthday 2 years ago. Back before then I read like 10-20 books a year. Now I read 40 or more a year. My goal is 100, but I can't quite make it lol. There are so many more options when you can have a book instantly instead of waiting for shipping , or being on a waiting list at your library. I can't put the thing down. It was the best gift I've ever received and I could not live without it!!
I do agree about "real" books; there's just something about filled bookshelves and a new stack of books that is so comforting.
Genine wrote: "I do agree about "real" books; there's just something about filled bookshelves and a new stack of books that is so comforting."I felt that way too!! I had a book shelf filled to it's capacity. Then we moved into a tiny apartment. I had to sell my bookcase it was too big :( As I started unpacking boxes of books I realized I don't have room for them. So they have just been in boxes for months. I recently started putting some of them on Ebay. I got the same books on my nook , and I can use the room. Those boxes take up alot of space in my closets etc. lol. Some I won't part with. I do like seeing a bookcase full of books too. I'll narrow it down and buy a small one to put in a corner with all my favorites.
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When I moved in with my boyfriend I wasn't able to keep any of my three book cases and now all my books are in boxes in the garage =( I can't wait until we move and have more space so I can put them on display
I read mostly ebooks, but occasionally I'll have a paperback in my hands. Depends on what I have available. I really like Barnes & Nobles' "Free Fridays" ebooks they release for their Nook customers. Most of the books in my Nook library were taken from those offerings. I've also used Project Gutenberg or FeedBooks for a lot of free classics and books from independent authors. I used to visit a Books-A-Million for many years since it was the closest bookstore to where I live, but a bit further past that is a Barnes & Noble and a Borders (if they haven't already closed their doors). There are several used bookstores here and there and several libraries.
AS I am from the other side of the ocean for a lot of you. I get my books at bol.com they have an extended English library too. Though their choice in e-books is still a bit slow. I go to Amazon for e-books usually.Other I visit bookstores in the neighborhood. I can never just walk by one and I love De Slegte, it is a chain of bookstores who take in second hand books and I love to look trough those.
I am the manager of my local library so I get most of my books from there or order them from surrounding libraries. If there is something I want & can't get it through the library then I will download it from Amazon as long as it isn't too overpriced.
Some of the best books I have read have been the Free Fridays books. The only problem I have with them is most of them are the first book in a series and then I gotta go buy the whole series! They really trick you like that!!
I never pay full price, So I usually go to Half Price Books or order from amazon. Last year I went to the Iowa Right to Life Book Sale and bought 16 books for $4 so I'm definitely doing that again next year! It's a great way to get classics! If you ever see a sale like this make sure that you hit it up on the last day because they slash prices like crazy!
Amazon, ebay, a few other online shops...Then local bookshops and other stores that have books.
The library for random books.
And of course flea markets! It always depends on where I can get the books cheap :)
And then there are always friends you can borrow books from. The parents of a friend of mine own a newspaper and they get books for free (not too many, but still) and I'm allowed to read them, yay
I get my books from Amazon.com (Kindle) or the library.
Since I have been using my nook more regularly, I D/L EKB's from my library and buy my physical books at B&N and a couple of Indies around the Detroit area.
Here in Arizona we have several really nice used books stores. And one that I buy from often I can call her and tell her what I am looking for and she never fails me. I also buy from Barnes mostly on line cause the prices are cheaper than in store and also my husband bought me a NOOK so Ive begun loading books on there. So many resources.
Maria wrote: "Annie wrote: "I get my books from Amazon.com (Kindle) or the library."How do you like having a Kindle? I had bought one, but I found that my ability to connect with the book I was reading was re..."
It's grown on me. I had it for well over a year before I could bring myself to actually read on it, LOL. But, I have since downloaded a number of books and even used the highlighter feature. I still like reading physical books better. Also - there are a lot of books I want to read that are not available on the Kindle yet.
Ebay!! Best ever :) But lately there are less and less second hand books and more new books that are as much if not more than book stores! :(
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