Smart tips on saving money on books. Like most good advice, it takes discipline to put it into effect! :)
Avoid new releases: I am rarely tempted by this: except for series books by authors I am seriously addicted to. I don't know if I can hold out until Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett comes out in paperback. I've resisted so far...
Read reviews: I do. This is more often a source of temptation than a brake on it! :D
Find the classics online: and there are more out there each day! Check public domain audiobooks at librivox.org[librivox.org]
Search for bargains: check out used books at Amazon, also
Make Amazon your all-purpose book tool: I was so tickled to read this. I've almost always found that Amazon has the most book reviews of whatever book I'm considering.
Frequent your public library: During a depression four years ago, I ran up a big fine total at my library, so I haven't been using it... a 2007 resolution, clean that up and start using the library again...
Explore used book stores: That's where I spend most of my book money. :D
Harness the power of the internet: Book swap sites:
Jan 18, 2007 6:49pm
