Save money on books...

[CHUBROCK]

Go to the local B&N or Borders during your lunch break and read the book that you are interested in. It may take you longer than usual to read the book but you just saved $$$!

[autoxer]

I save money on books by going to the township library. That way I get to bring the book home for 3 weeks.

[CHUBROCK]

This works too...but the library doesn't seem to have the newer books that I am interested in reading. -

[sweeps]

Sometimes if you go to the librarian and request a book, they will order it. Also through interlibrary loan, often they can get you the book from a different library.

[LuxLiving]

Originally Posted by CHUBROCK

This works too...but the library doesn't seem to have the newer books that I am interested in reading. -

Chubrock, ask your local librarian to order the books you want on interlibrary loan. They usually have a little form that needs filling out. If you are in a metro area you might be able to do your interlibrary loan requests online. We are able to do that in our area.

You'll need the title, author and maybe the ISBN number.

Oh and this is controversial, but the next time a library bond issue comes up for a vote - cast yours for the library system!! It's a good thing.

[naturalwoman]

Originally Posted by Sweepsplayer

Sometimes if you go to the librarian and request a book, they will order it. Also through interlibrary loan, often they can get you the book from a different library.

we must visit the same library because they too will order any book you want. i also use nypl dot org for ebooks. download right to my pocketpc. save tons of money.

I too notice that city libraries stock up on outdated books. Going to B&N and Borders is like a candy store for me. I'm amazed that they allow people to come in and read their books like they were libraries.

[ptc712]

Most states have an interlibrary loan program. I great website to visit is www.worldcat.org. This is a catalog of libraries all across the country. Type in the name of any book (or CD, or DVD, or video, or book on tape) that you want, and your zip code, and you will find which library near you has that book (tape, DVD, etc.)

The catalog is set up to include university libraries, also, which is good if you are looking for particularly obscure or academic books.

Depending on how your local library system is set up, then you can request an interlibrary loan

[tinapbeana]

Originally Posted by PriceLimbo

I too notice that city libraries stock up on outdated books. Going to B&N and Borders is like a candy store for me. I'm amazed that they allow people to come in and read their books like they were libraries.

This is a favorite frugal date for DH and I. $1 cheeseburgers, then go to the bookstore and splurge on a coffee, sit in comfy chairs and read for a couple of hours. Especially in the summer-time, because we can soak up someone elses air-conditioning while ours is set reasonably at home... Boy, that makes me sound cheap, but I don't care it's fun!!!

[toys]

National Book Warehouse has just declared bankruptcy. They are scheduled to close in February. Currently everything in the store has a 20% discount... and the savings will gradually increase. New shipments will continue through Christmas, at least.


I know where I'm doing the bulk of my Christmas shopping this year.

[Staceyy]

I save on books by trading with my friends, buying used and using the library.

[januarymarch]

I read so much that I have to find ways to save money. You know. I haven't purchased a new book in years.

1. Use the library
2. Buy only used
3. Make sure what you buy is in good condition or such bad condition that you can get it for pennies
4. If in good condition and you're done with, sell it back.
5. Borrow, borrow, borrow. And alsways give back.

I gathered up all the books I had lying around that I knew I wouldn't read again and took them to a used book store. I got almost $200 in store credit. It took me two years before I had to buy another one.

[baking23]

Originally Posted by CHUBROCK

Go to the local B&N or Borders during your lunch break and read the book that you are interested in. It may take you longer than usual to read the book but you just saved $$$!

I do that all the time. As a former bookstore employee I have two things to share: 1. please just be careful not to hurt the book. And 2. to those that do this, I know you're out there, please stop leaving the porn in the kids section. Thank you.

[baking23]

Originally Posted by CHUBROCK

Go to the local B&N or Borders during your lunch break and read the book that you are interested in. It may take you longer than usual to read the book but you just saved $$$!

I also love these overstock bookstores, around here there aer a few chains of them, where all teh books are new but in great condition. Cookbooks $1, most hardcover novels and other books $3-5. It's a great place!

[Aleta]

The library is free. I have bought so many books and have been dissapointed and regretted the sale. The library is great!

[Oliver21]

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[honeichild]

I agree! I stopped buying books and just go to the library. And if its a book I really want I get it off of half.com. I also sell books I know I'll never open again on there. Nice way to make some change. I also get DVDs and CDs from the library.

[baking23]

I actually thought about doing this instead of taking them to donate at the library. I had a large stack of metephysical books I hadn't read in a while. I took them to the religion store by my house and sold them. I only got 15% of the publishers price, but some I'd been given for free, and a few I bought while I worked at a bookstore and got a major discount. So I got a $20 gift certificate, that I need to spend. Decisions, decisions.

[jaksilee]

Originally Posted by naturalwoman

i also use nypl dot org for ebooks. download right to my pocketpc. save tons of money.

This sounds awesome, but can I use as a out of state person?

[tabbycat31]

Whenever I am in Borders/B&N, I have a pad of paper and pen with me. Any book that sounds interesting, I put on a list. When I make a library run, I look for books on the list.

If I want to own a copy of a book that much, I will put it on a gift list, or I will buy it used off Amazon.