I always check PaperBackSwap first. If no one has the book, I put it on my wish list and check regularly to see where I am on the wish list. If I think it will take too long, or I just don't want to wait, I order from amazon.com. I almost never buy a book at a bookstore, but once in a great while I'll pick one up at Wal-Mart.
Unless it's something we will refer back to several times we usually just wait for it to be at the library. We just donated many of our books to local libraries also!
As a college student, I only read textbooks right now, and I always buy mine from Amazon.com. Its been awhile since I have read a book for pleasure...I'll either peruse my current collection or visit the library. I am definitely a saver and cringe at having to buy anything!
I always try the library first. If I'm going to buy books though, I usually buy from Powell's. I don't live in Portland anymore, but I grew up there, so for me it's like supporting a local business.
I liked going to my local Borders store, but it has since closed. The city just closed our library as well, so my options are becoming limited. I have been buying off of Amazon lately.
If recommended a book by a friend, I usually try to by a digital copy for my iPad. But sometimes I like going to local used bookstores and just finding random stuff there that I'd never read otherwise.
I generally buy books online, used. I'll buy some at a bookstore if I have a gift card there. I also shop library book sales. a used book is no less enjoyable than a new one and I save money.
How/what I buy depends on the circumstances. I have a Sony Reader, so unfortunately not all the books I want are available digitally. I tend to take notes in my literary fiction (I'm a writer/grad student), so those I always purchase in paperback. I occasionally purchase fiction in hardcover if I find it in the bargain section, but general hardbacks are too bulky. Most of my non-fiction or non-literary fiction I will purchase for my reader, unless 1) it's not available, or 2) the publisher is charging an outlandish price for the ebook. (That happened today. I went to look for a particular book, and the ebook was selling for $18 - "30%" of the $25 retail price - when the paperback was selling for $10 on amazon. I bought a used copy for $7 on half.com, which was still less than amazon with shipping. So the author missed out on earning a royalty because the ebook was priced too high.)
I love going to the library. I get the elated feeling of a new book purchase without the guilt of spending money. Plus, since I have to return the books, they can't clutter up my space.
For pleasure, I usually get them from a library, or if I need to own them, from a local second-hand store, eBay or Amazon.
My high school had this wonderful textbook exchange where you could buy and sell on your student account. The man running it received $3 from every sale.
But I won't be able to access that for college, so say I'll use Amazon or the university bookstore (which gets loads of profit).
I am more of a combo kind of girl. I download some to the Kindle on my phone, but usually only if they are free or very cheap. I buy often from Amazon, but lately have found that I often can get used books from Amazon Marketplace for next to nothing. I don't care if it's new as long as I can still read it.
I'd like to say that I go to the library a lot, but, sadly, I never think of it. My kids would love if we went more.
I buy books both ways - some I know I want to share and electronic books don't allow that, and I miss it! Something about passing books along and feeling the pages between your fingers.
I try to use the local library as much as possible. I love books, having books, the feel and smell of books, but I find that it just adds to clutter and costs money when I can read it for free! When I do buy them, I usually get them through Amazon.
I buy books one of 2 ways. 1. I buy locally @ Half Price Books in Austin TX. or 2. I buy gently used from Amazon.com
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I always check PaperBackSwap first. If no one has the book, I put it on my wish list and check regularly to see where I am on the wish list. If I think it will take too long, or I just don't want to wait, I order from amazon.com. I almost never buy a book at a bookstore, but once in a great while I'll pick one up at Wal-Mart.
Unless it's something we will refer back to several times we usually just wait for it to be at the library. We just donated many of our books to local libraries also!
As a college student, I only read textbooks right now, and I always buy mine from Amazon.com. Its been awhile since I have read a book for pleasure...I'll either peruse my current collection or visit the library. I am definitely a saver and cringe at having to buy anything!
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I always try the library first. If I'm going to buy books though, I usually buy from Powell's. I don't live in Portland anymore, but I grew up there, so for me it's like supporting a local business.
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Kindle. if i need a physical copy of the book, Amazon. I've never been big on bookstores.
I liked going to my local Borders store, but it has since closed. The city just closed our library as well, so my options are becoming limited. I have been buying off of Amazon lately.
If recommended a book by a friend, I usually try to by a digital copy for my iPad. But sometimes I like going to local used bookstores and just finding random stuff there that I'd never read otherwise.
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I generally buy books online, used. I'll buy some at a bookstore if I have a gift card there. I also shop library book sales. a used book is no less enjoyable than a new one and I save money.
I rely on the library... If it's something I'll be referring to on a regular basis (e.g., a cookbook), I scope out used copies on Amazon or eBay.
How/what I buy depends on the circumstances. I have a Sony Reader, so unfortunately not all the books I want are available digitally. I tend to take notes in my literary fiction (I'm a writer/grad student), so those I always purchase in paperback. I occasionally purchase fiction in hardcover if I find it in the bargain section, but general hardbacks are too bulky. Most of my non-fiction or non-literary fiction I will purchase for my reader, unless 1) it's not available, or 2) the publisher is charging an outlandish price for the ebook. (That happened today. I went to look for a particular book, and the ebook was selling for $18 - "30%" of the $25 retail price - when the paperback was selling for $10 on amazon. I bought a used copy for $7 on half.com, which was still less than amazon with shipping. So the author missed out on earning a royalty because the ebook was priced too high.)
I love going to the library. I get the elated feeling of a new book purchase without the guilt of spending money. Plus, since I have to return the books, they can't clutter up my space.
i buy books thru amazon
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Buy em online! Or through discounted book shops
For pleasure, I usually get them from a library, or if I need to own them, from a local second-hand store, eBay or Amazon.
My high school had this wonderful textbook exchange where you could buy and sell on your student account. The man running it received $3 from every sale.
But I won't be able to access that for college, so say I'll use Amazon or the university bookstore (which gets loads of profit).
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I am more of a combo kind of girl. I download some to the Kindle on my phone, but usually only if they are free or very cheap. I buy often from Amazon, but lately have found that I often can get used books from Amazon Marketplace for next to nothing. I don't care if it's new as long as I can still read it.
I'd like to say that I go to the library a lot, but, sadly, I never think of it. My kids would love if we went more.
I buy books both ways - some I know I want to share and electronic books don't allow that, and I miss it! Something about passing books along and feeling the pages between your fingers.
I try to use the local library as much as possible. I love books, having books, the feel and smell of books, but I find that it just adds to clutter and costs money when I can read it for free! When I do buy them, I usually get them through Amazon.
Local library for me. I rarely read a book twice so it doesn't make sense for me to buy books anymore.