Where do you get your books from?

[Sam]

Amazon is the last place I go to. Before I try: book-swap shelves, the library, online if the book is in the public domain, and of course my local independent bookshop. It is very small, but I get everything I need there. I also love to bookshop when travelling or on a whim at flea markets. I'm very strict on what I actually buy though.

[Dawn]

I get mine from amazon as well as I use my kindle

[sonya]

Local library

[Nina]

I read a lot of ebooks from our local library. I buy books from Barnes and Noble, Half Priced Books , and Amazon.

[Lauren]

Besides your typical Barnes & Nobles, Goodwill Store. You never know what you're going to find and you're giving a lost book a new home :) prices are dirt cheap and the money goes to a good cause still. I also go to the local library by my dads house. They have a shelf when your first walk in of books they are giving away. My also go to is ThriftBooks.com. Yeah I'm a sucker for old forgotten books I guess.

[Stacy]

Me too, those old forgotten's are soooo cool! : )

[Sarah]

I usually buy books from local bookshop called Periplus (either go to the store or online) but the choice is quite limited. To get more choices, I buy online at Book Depository, which is free shipping worldwide.

[Claire]

Sarah wrote: "I usually buy books from local bookshop called Periplus (either go to the store or online) but the choice is quite limited. To get more choices, I buy online at Book Depository, which is free shipp..."

Thanks for the suggestion of Book Depository. It's a great site for purchasing books and no S&H charges!

[David]

Used books stores usually. My favorite has always been this one called Bookmans in Tucson. They are doing a Local Author Fair this Saturday!! I'll be one of the local authors.

[Lisa]

I work at a book store and a library, so I am pretty covered either way! Occasionally I'll go online. I have a very cute independent bookstore near me, as well. :)

[Shannan]

I keep an eye on Kindle deals, Goodwill usually has a good, if chaotic, selection.
If you have a library card check out overdrive.com. log in with your library card number, and you can check out up to 10 ebooks free.

[sonya]

From the library

[Crystal]

Mostly from the library. I listen to audiobooks on my commute so I use overdrive for those. I also have been going to B&N for some books, but don't like to spend too much money on them (just in case I won't like them). I do go to garage sales over the summer and look for good book deals.

[Jim]

From the library, Barnes & Noble, or from friends. A friend at work, and his wife, are de-cluttering their house by unloading a lot of books. After seeing that I am currently reading Einstein: The Life and Times by Ronald W. Clark, asking if I like history, and noting that I love it, he offered me two books. I told him that I will give them a good home. The books that he gave me are:

The Beatles by Hunter Davies (1968; revised 1978); and The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany by William L. Shirer (1959, 1960).

Jim

[Rach , Moderator]

Jim wrote: "From the library, Barnes & Noble, or from friends. A friend at work, and his wife, are de-cluttering their house by unloading a lot of books. After seeing that I am currently reading [book:Einstein..."

Shared books from friends are also so lovely!

[Pippa]

Thalia wrote: "My library has something against me; I paid like, fifty dollars for a book they claim I "lost" (which I had for a little while; but I found it and returned it), and are still saying I have a fine. ..."

The same thing happened to me, Thalia, and I have heard of it happening to others. Something in their software is very glitchy. I stopped using the library for years because every time I went in they were telling me I'd lost a book and had to pay for it. I'd taken it back, but I paid for it as a goodwill gesture. The next time I went in the same thing happened. So, like you, I left.

[sonya]

I use my library

[Amber]

Library

[~Teresa]

Local library for some, both of my daughters read so that’s a score, my mom and Amazon. Amazon and I have a wonderful relationship when it comes to books! ;) I also love a local bookstore, Bluebird Books. They have a coffee/pastry shop in the back that is fun. Coffee and books!! Yes!

[sonya]

Our Barnes and noble has a Starbucks in it

[Tyla]

The library, and their book store. I really enjoy shopping for books second hand either at thrift stores, garage sales and sometimes online with EBay or Amazon. I love finding free ebooks via Kindle app. I've found some for myself (one I'm currently enjoying this way is The Rift series) and picture books for my daughter. Also, I use my libraries ebook and audiobook loan app Libby. There are thousands of titles to choose from and I LOVE it right now. Check out times for Libby vary, which can make it hard to finish before the book automatically gets returned. However, i also find that this gives me some incentive to finish on time and actually get it read.

[Joy]

I love my library. I can borrow books from any library in the country. My libraries are also on an app which allows me to borrow ebooks and audiobooks. My university also has a book swap bookshelf where you can take and leave books. Local libraries also donate to the shelf too.

[Lana]

I have always bought my books through fishpond or booktopia but my partner gave me a kindle for Christmas ( I think he is scared I will need a new bookshelf soon) and I am excited, no more waiting for the postman to deliver all my books, I can start reading straight away. I will still buy books because I love the feel and smell of holding a book, but I'm excited by the convenience of my kindle.

[sonya]

i have a nook color. i love it

[Brittany]

I only get books from the library. As a librarian with access to a large consortium of libraries to borrow from, it's the only thing that makes sense! I read too much to buy them all.

[Shaelyn]

I enjoy going to thrift stores, and occasionally the library. But, in Jackson, California there is a bookstore called Hein and Company that is a wonderful, magical place. I love going there to experience the Sherlock Holmes themed second story, and they have cats named after authors! Also, they hold dinner mysteries and plays that are really interesting. So, if you are ever around Jackson I would recommend going there :-)

[Kristine]

Rachel Skye wrote: "Tell me where you find your books? From friends? From a book store? From thrift stores?"

Everywhere. The Roast In Pinehurst, NC has tons of used and almost new books costing about $2. Plus, can get a great bagel and for me a Diet Coke, most Coffee. Southern Pines, NC library has the newest books available immediately. Has great collection of cookbooks, craft books, and much more, too. Use their Overdrive for on-line reading. Excellent! Trade a Book at Outdoor Book Collection, BAM-great in Store Book Store, Amazon occasionally, and any place that I find my favorite books.

[Dana]

I get all my books from ThriftBooks.com I love it because most all books are around $4 and if you spend over $10 it’s free shipping, and it adds up points for you so once you’ve spent over $50 you get a $5 coupon for your next purchase. Also I go to local thrift stores where they sell books for $.50-2.00. I do love going to book stores also, even if the prices are a lot higher, I just love the environment in them so there are times (mainly when a new book I’ve been dying to read comes out and I don’t want to wait for it to show up at a thrift store) that I go and buy books from an actual bookstore.

[Issac]

I plead the fifth.

[Margot]

Fench and English Independant bookstores where great people work, people who know books, read them and can give good advice.

[Çağla]

I'm buying my books from one spesific online book sales website. Because it is making more discounts than other websites and bookstores, so I can get more books. In addition, the website earns me points for every book I buy, so I can buy books by spending my accumulated points instead of money.

Sometimes, if I have books I want to dispose of, I go to second-hand book stores and exchange what I have with the books I want to read. In this way, I can read many more books with much less expenditure.

[Maggie the Muskoka Library Mouse]

Library! I work as a circulation clerk, so I have easy access. ;)

[Linda]

I've been looking for FREE books... as I can't afford to keep buying them. Here are some of my sources.

1. Amazon's classic books on Kindle are often free.
2. Project Gutenberg website has many classic books free in several formats including Kindle.
3. The library, of course.
4. Libby app for digital books (Overdrive)
5. Since I review every book I read here on Goodreads, I'm now getting some ARC's from NetGalley - either Kindle or audiobook. I'll also review on Amazon, my blog, and on my Booktube (YouTube) channel.
6. If there's a book I really want and can't afford to buy, I can request that my library buy it. They have Amazon send the book directly to me then after 3 weeks I take it to the library where they put it into circulation. There's a link on the library website for suggesting book purchases like this. They only want suggestions of books published during the last 5 years.
7. Goodreads Giveaways - I've won five books there so far; two books were sent to me and the other three are for Kindle.
8. There are some groups here at Goodreads where authors are looking for people to read and review their books.

In the past I've purchased from Amazon, Thriftbooks, Abe books, Audible, etc... but I can't continue the book buying habit I've had in the past.

I've also bought from Barnes & Noble and independent bookstores, but those options are so much more expensive! Great for a treat though... just to browse, then get a blended mocha at the coffee bar.

And then, there are yard sales and thrift shops and more expensive used book stores.

Let me know of any other free options.............

[Julie]

I don’t buy real books anymore
I’ve gone to kindle unlimited
I do have a top shelf in my cupboard of books but seen quicker reading on kindle

[sonya]

I buy books on kindle.

[Reed]

Barnes and Noble