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Where do you buy/get your books from?
Claussius wrote: "Saisri wrote: "Well it depends. I would prefer someone reading my books to them sitting in my shelf :) That said, I am quite possessive about my books :D I lend them to only selected few."
I..."
Shelf space is something I am struggling with right now :( As for now, I keep packing books which I read/wont-read-for-sometime and put them in the attic.
MBs = Mills and Boons? :)
And Crossword is better than Landmark is it? I should head there sometime then.
Siddharth wrote: "I am possessive about my books too.You know what I do?
I DONT LEND THEM! :P"
I have lost so many book by lending :( I lent it to someone and then, being forgetful by nature, remember after a very long time. And by the time I remember the borrower has forgotten all about it!
And when leaving hostel my friends borrowed a couple of books for the journey! I do pray that my books are in good health in the various cities of India!
So now I keep a note of whom have I lent a book. Have to be careful :)
Parikhit wrote: "Siddharth wrote: "I am possessive about my books too.You know what I do?
I DONT LEND THEM! :P"
I have lost so many book by lending :( I lent it to someone and then, being forgetful by nat..."
Ans yes, If ever I have to borrow book,I dont return them ever!:P
Siddharth wrote: "Parikhit wrote: "Siddharth wrote: "I am possessive about my books too.You know what I do?
I DONT LEND THEM! :P"
I have lost so many book by lending :( I lent it to someone and then, being forge..."
Haven't done that yet :D
Flipkart IS good. I ordered a book yesterday and it got delivered today! Superfast I say! :D
Join the club :) The first time i got hooked on to flipkart, impressed by their efficiency, i allocated a fixed monthly budget for flipkart. After a few months i had to revoke that because of the receding shelf-space as well as bank balance :P Am still ordering from them, but more judiciously :)
There is a an intelligent bunch of people here.. Need some ideas..How to manage the shelf space when it comes to books.. Let's be honest, we are not going to stop buying. So how do we store smartly???
Please help!!!
Claussius wrote: "There is a an intelligent bunch of people here.. Need some ideas..How to manage the shelf space when it comes to books.. Let's be honest, we are not going to stop buying. So how do we store smartl..."
I don't know. I am officially barred by my parents from buying more books as there is no shelf space left in my house to keep books!..
But, Who cares! :p
Claussius wrote: "There is a an intelligent bunch of people here.. Need some ideas..How to manage the shelf space when it comes to books.. Let's be honest, we are not going to stop buying. So how do we store smartl..."
I pack the books which I read (neatly in a bag) and put them in the attic. This is a temporary arrangement till I build a new, huge shelf :)
Wud recommend the same as Sai Sri, the ones which am less likely to re-read, i pack them off neatly and shove it on the attic. For packing them, try wrapping the books inside a cloth and then place it in the carton, lesser chance for termites to get to the books, only for a short time though.Another easier option, lend to others for safe-keeping :P
Hmmmm let others borrow my books for safe keeping ... Not a chance but I could try storing the books away but that would mean that my books be in easy reach.. Even the thought makes me sad :(
I get that everyone is really possessive about their books. However, the hole in my pocket is progressively getting larger and larger. Is anyone at all keen on a book swap???? I would love to share my books as long as I'm convinced they are with booklovers and will be cherished and looked after.
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How to manage the shelf space when it comes to books.. Let's be honest, we are not going to stop buying. So how ..."
am officially barred by my mother as well as husband who feels we have to build a third storey just for my books... :)
Smitha wrote: "Siddharth wrote: "Claussius wrote: "There is a an intelligent bunch of people here.. Need some ideas..How to manage the shelf space when it comes to books.. Let's be honest, we are not going to st..."
Lol:) I think my temporary shelf here will give away any time with the number of books loading!
Anyways, I ordered my first set of books from Flipkart. Couldn't resist the temptation of the discounts offered :)
However I compared a few books and found that certain imported books can be found at a cheaper rate at Blossoms, Bangalore.
Flipkart is my favorite. They usually deliver before the time mentioned.
Hriday wrote: "On the lighter side i read somewhere that Indian visitors to Europe get along best in Italy. The same disregard for rules. The same arbitrary rule flouting. Mafia! :P "LOL!
Come to Italy, you are all welcome.
Siddharth wrote: "I dont understand the reason why people exchange books. Books are meant to be bought, read and then shelved. Storing and shelving books is as much fun as reading them I think.."
I think it depends of the book: if I love a book I don't lend it (at least they can read it in my house) and I don't exchange it, if I don't like a book I bring it to sell to the second hand shop. It also happened that I bought a book to give to a friend for his birthday. I read it before donate it and I loved it so much that I decided to go and buy it for me to read and re-read it every time I like.
One of my favorite threads on the forum....we're discussing a lot of things from the looks of it....Where I get my books from?
I try to visit the Broadway bookstore here in Panjim every twenty days or so, not really always with a predisposition to buy, but essentially to browse first. I love the feel and touch and warmth and diffused glow of the bookstore, perhaps one the few places that still serve as portals to an unhurried pace of life. I've not yet purchased a book online and though I don't really mind e-books and I possess loads of them, I would still prefer a paperback if given a choice.
I lend or not?
I used to but then I realized they were taking too long to finish and I didn't have the patience to keep a track/follow-up with them etc. So, I've virtually stopped loaning out from any of my cardboard boxes.
Preference of shelf material?
I love oak or mahogany and I would take the risk of termites just to have them materials :)
I usually buy from Indiaplaza/FlipKart.
IndiaPlaza give a minimum of 30% disount on all books, but service is a bit concern as compared to flipkart...
But i don't get Kannada books on FlipKart/Indiaplaza. I buy Kannada books from sapnaonline.
IndiaPlaza give a minimum of 30% disount on all books, but service is a bit concern as compared to flipkart...
But i don't get Kannada books on FlipKart/Indiaplaza. I buy Kannada books from sapnaonline.
hi,are there any places in pune where we can have second hand books except the ones sitting on footpaths..?
I used to buy only from second hand bookstores.now am more tilted towards online book stores..because of the discounts i get from them..mostly Infibeam and flipkart.but if some other online book store gives a substantial discount than others i will go with them...I use the following website to compare prices..http://www.mysmartprice.com/book/
A very useful website..
Anbu wrote: "Never heard of uread.com ..It is blocked in office.. :( Will check out in the evening.. How wbout the discounts etc, there?"
If u like speedy and good service u better stick to Infibeam/flipkart.I bought a book from uread.com which looked like a second hand book. when i complained they did not respond to my mail(S) for 20 days. i had to call them to enquire about the complaint .Then i got a reply saying that the book is out of print and they could not replace it and gave me a discount on my forthcoming purchases from them...
Vinoth : .but if some other online book store gives a substantial discount than others i will go with them..
I usually buy from Indiaplaza.. I get 40% off on all books.. if discount is not 40%, use 'icici40off' promocode, it gives you 40% off on all books. I also use gift certificates which i get from freecharge.in.. If total purchase of book is 399rs you get another 100rs off..
I usually buy from Indiaplaza.. I get 40% off on all books.. if discount is not 40%, use 'icici40off' promocode, it gives you 40% off on all books. I also use gift certificates which i get from freecharge.in.. If total purchase of book is 399rs you get another 100rs off..
Somnath wrote: "@Vinoth Thanx for the new site http://www.mysmartprice.com/book/" Its very usefull//.."i believe in the adage 'Good things are to be shared'...
and thanks for the promo code for Indiaplaza. looks good....
1. College Street in Kolkata
2. Flipkart.com
3. http://www.secondhandbooksindia.com (for second hand books)
2. Flipkart.com
3. http://www.secondhandbooksindia.com (for second hand books)
Anirban wrote: "3. http://www.secondhandbooksindia.com (for second hand books)"This is something I dont know.. Thanks for sharing Anirban.. How about the quality of the books bought from this site?
Anbu wrote: "Anirban wrote: "3. http://www.secondhandbooksindia.com (for second hand books)"
This is something I dont know.. Thanks for sharing Anirban.. How about the quality of the books bought from this s..."
Pretty Good, off course they are not FIRST HAND QUALITY, but they arent falling off either.....being somenone from Kolkata, I have bought bulk of my books, second hand from College Street. Going by that standard the books are in a nice shape!!!
This is something I dont know.. Thanks for sharing Anirban.. How about the quality of the books bought from this s..."
Pretty Good, off course they are not FIRST HAND QUALITY, but they arent falling off either.....being somenone from Kolkata, I have bought bulk of my books, second hand from College Street. Going by that standard the books are in a nice shape!!!
A big 'like' thumbs-up for Cal's College Street. They don't make them like that anymore.
Kunal wrote: "A big 'like' thumbs-up for Cal's College Street. They don't make them like that anymore."
Thats true.....they really dont make them like that anymore!!!!
Thats true.....they really dont make them like that anymore!!!!
Since I read most of my books on my iPad, I get them from the amazon kindle store. I don't like piracy of books.Flipkart has awesome service and I have bought books from them too quite a many number of times.
Manjit> You can go to Blossoms on Church Street for books. They have a huge collection of books (3 floors i think)
Flipkart as usual is the best.Infibeam sucks. And they are very very late.
If you are into a variety of authors like me, go to thebookdepository.com
Shipping is free
Is there any book shop in Mumbai like "Blossoms" (in Bangalore)? Have recently moved to Mumbai... and I miss Church Street soooo much... here all I get is Crosswords, Landmark, Reliance... :( I usually shop from flipkart or indiaplaza... but I miss spending hours in a bookshop which is stuffed like Blossoms.. rows and rows of books.. infact rows behind rows!!!
@Sweta, same pinch! Got shifted (transferred) to Mumbai. I'm literally living out of a suitcase; can't afford to buy or retain books. Where all to carry them? I got enrolled for Just Books. They have a good collection of books. The only drawback being the book you looking for is too popular and someone has picked it already. So you gota keep waiting. I've been waiting for Steve Jobs latest biography for like 3 weeks now!
Guys and gals I found this website for downloading e-books for free. Not all books are free. But there is the tab 'Public Domian' where you can download the e-book.http://www.feedbooks.com/publicdomain
Click on the book image and you have a choice of downloading the version (pdf, epub or kindle)
hey people ,Infibeam is giving some good offers on some of the best Indian books including some classics(all penguin editions) by the likes of
Haroun And The Sea Of stories
Gitanjali
The Argumentative Indian: Writings On...
City Of Djinns
Train To Pakistan
The Guide
The Discovery Of India
Life Of Pi
The Inheritance Of Loss
The God Of Small Things
The Village By The Sea
and more
checkout the following link
http://www.infibeam.com/Books/best-of...
I guess Flipkart is best for online shopping....as they provide a good discount and their service is also very nice....
Pushpendra wrote: "I guess Flipkart is best for online shopping....as they provide a good discount and their service is also very nice...."yes flipkart offer the best service , no doubt but it does not always give the greatest of prices...
to compare between bookstores you can use the following website
http://www.mysmartprice.com/book/
Has anybody from delhi tried the Sunday Morning Daryaganj Market? You can get any book you want(Well, almost!) at huge discounts!!Besides, If you feel hungry while searching for books, you can always peep into Moti Mahal Restaurant- the place where butter chicken was invented!
Siddharth wrote: "Has anybody from delhi tried the Sunday Morning Daryaganj Market? You can get any book you want(Well, almost!) at huge discounts!!Besides, If you feel hungry while searching for books, you can al..."
Really? Butter chicken invented there?? Alas, veg. here. I have so wanted to visit Delhi. The places sound so historical.
Blossom Book House Flip cart
crossword
Anirban wrote: "I wish I could buy my books from these bookstores :)http://flavorwire.com/254434/the-20-m..."
Awesome ones man . i wish to do the same
Anirban wrote: "I wish I could buy my books from these bookstores :)http://flavorwire.com/254434/the-20-m..."
I wish I could. Amazing!
Anirban wrote: "I wish I could buy my books from these bookstores :)
http://flavorwire.com/254434/the-20-m..."
wow, those are magnificent. i wish i knew about the one in LA before!
http://flavorwire.com/254434/the-20-m..."
wow, those are magnificent. i wish i knew about the one in LA before!
In B'lore ...there is a place near brigade road junction (Mota arcade Junction)where u have a book exhibition all around the year. He has a huge collection ...but u have to really search to find the books ...he does not even have catalog...but good deal 3 books for 100 and other deals like that...:)
Anjali wrote: "In B'lore ...there is a place near brigade road junction (Mota arcade Junction)where u have a book exhibition all around the year. He has a huge collection ...but u have to really search to find th..."the one in the brigade road and residency road junction?? by the name of Skylines??
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You know what I do?
I DONT LEND THEM! :P"
I am not taking your bait :P :P
How is Crossword? I haven been there till now."
Crossword is good. Do try it sometime.Though You wont be getting as much discount as you get on Flipkart.