Where can I get books? (real ones)

[lackoflife]

Though e-books are great, sometimes I like to have an actual object in my hand.

But they're all really expensive... so any idea where I can get cheap books online or in stores? Maybe used? I don't know.

Give me some clues here

[C-mos]

ebay :)

[punki_rach]

charity shops are always good for cheap books (though I'm not sure they exist outside of the uk??) although you have to wait for someone to donate something good

[jouncer]

abebooks.com
alibris.com

[Quylui]

Overstock.com has books, as well as half.com and amazon.com.

As far as selection is concerned, you're most likely to find what you're looking for at amazon. However, if you're looking for an obscure or rare title, it may be best to just type the title into a search engine (along with sale, used, book, etc.) and see what comes up.

[LadyNox]

Try also to look in your local antique shop. They usually have specialized shops for books, where you can find many used and secondhand books in half of the price or so. And book markets are nice places to make a bargain, too.

[bornwithnoname]

you can always steal them from the library

[Septimus]

you can always steal them from the library


i dont think that this is the right method to get books :angry:

[sc0ttydj]

may not be right...........but it works and you cant get cheaper than free!:blink:

[Exception]

You can find new and used books from amazon.

[escuoop]

check this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sKBsp77PY0

[pifpaf]

amazon and ebay.

[Grind$oFine]

My library sells all their old books they have extras of for 25 cents per paperback and 75 cents per hardcover. You could always check and see if your library does anything like that. If you like a book enough that you would read it multiple times then buy it -it's typically worth it in that case, but if not you should just rent them.

You could also try Craigslist, sometimes people have an ass-load of books that they sell for really cheap just so they can get rid of them. Thrift stores also, even rummage sales... stuff like that.

[tknaught]

I usually check Half.com first, then Amazon resellers 2nd. If you're planning on buying multiple books at once, then just stick with Amazon, since you'll save with free shipping.

[Konvict]

ebay

[photon]

You could try your local freecycle group. Just google freecycle followed by your area/city/town etc.

[McBride]

ebay