So I got to thinking about how just last night i was hunting for a couple books because i decided i HAD to have them. I'm a single mom so i was looking for cheap as possible, and we don't have a local bookstore here so i knew i'd have to pay shipping. So i thought i'd share the places i get my books.
Firstly, let's start off with ARC's or books i win.
Facebook- I enter giveaways and interact with authors and other readers. sometimes i win a book and sometimes an author sees my comment and gifts me an e-book.
Goodreads- again i enter giveaways and sometimes i'm lucky enough to win.
Netgalley- i request for ARC's and sometimes the publishers give them to me.
Other places i get books---->
Friends!!- sometimes i ask my friends if they own a book and if available they will loan it to my on my kindle. (if you don't know how to loan a book on kindle check out my old posts, one of them tells you how. May the odds be ever in you favor) I recently had my friend agree to loan me throne of glass by sarah j maas so you will see that on here after i move.
The library!!- Borrow a book for free!! yay!
Amazon- Where i get a huge amount of e-books. I also get books for myself and books i want to gift here as well. Or when i know i need to shop there anyways and i have a book i want to buy, i will buy them together to save on shipping. Decent shipping times, and sometimes faster if you have prime or get lucky.
Booksy- you can get free books for your device here! you can also look up bargain booksy and get bargain books. Both places you sign up for emails. Mine are daily, you can do weekly or monthly as well. They will send you emails for free or bargain books in genres you pick via email.
Bookbub- basically the same thing as booksy.
Barnes&Noble- I love that barnes and noble now offers new and used books. SO they allow you to purchase through them from a third party- and even new books from third party are often cheaper than their readily buy-able books. Which is convenient for me because i don't have to do as much searching. I love that i can find 1.99 used books with like 3 dollar shipping. It works for me. If you buy used make sure you look at what condition it comes in. I'm picky i don't want my book written in when i buy them and like them in pretty good condition. Shipping depends on the seller. Barnes and noble books (directly from b&n) are actually decent on shipping and you can buy your book and pick it up in your local store, sometimes within an hour. Also if you are a barnes and noble member you get exclusive discounts and free two day shipping which I love.
Thriftbooks- Which you can find on barnes and noble, but sometimes barnes and noble doesn't list them. they sell cheaper used books. I will say their new books are basically full price. BUT if you know a book you don't mind getting used and it's been out a while you may find a good price at thriftbooks. Again check the condition of the books before you buy them. It will give you details of what "good" "acceptable" and ect mean. BUT pretty slow shipping, so that's something to keep in mind. it can take a little over two weeks.
Ebay- This is where i found the queen of tearling last night. 4 bucks, free shipping, hardback and in "good condition" I did buy it used but It was such a great deal and looked like it'd be in pretty good condition that i just couldn't turn it down because i've heard amazing things about this book. shipping obviously depends on the seller.
Book outlet- Where I find books on sale! I just picked up the 100 book for less than $2!! Then got Cinder for less than $5! Shipping is now a $5 flat rate. Shipping is through UPS. They take about two weeks to get to you in the US.
Book depository- Where you can get free shipping for a whole bunch of countries! I just got my dad the Six of crows audio book from here and my son picked me out the shadow queen hardback! Shipping to the USA takes 2 days to ship and 5-8 to get there. So not bad. The free shipping is great for those of you looking to buy books internationally that you might not have in your area. They also have pretty good prices. My dad's audio book was $10!
Well there you have it. Those are the main places i get my books. I do give my son a list of books i want for holidays and if he's inclined to get me a book, he picks one out and i buy it. I also ask my boyfriend for books and some holidays he gets me books. Although i have books from like 3 christmases ago that he got me and its book 14, and 2 from two different series that i don't own...So i have yet to read them. Then my boyfriend's mom also likes to send me books on occasion because she also loves to read and she will buy used books for me. Then my one aunt every once in a blue moon sends me a book out of nowhere that she loves or heard is amazing.
I get my dad audio books for a bunch of holidays. he can't see well enough to read anymore so I like to still give him the gift of books. He loves middle grade fantasy books so i think i need to get him the percy jackson series next. He knows harry potter like he wrote it, he's read it so many times. He loved the maze runner series i got him as well. His favorite book besides harry potter is ender's game. So if you like middle grade books there's some you may like. Note the maze runner is YA. So there's some recommendations for you while you finish reading this!!
So readers, Go and get more books!! -Bookish Mom
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