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Reading Room:  Where do you get your books?  |
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mudpony farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
57 Posts
Jo
USA
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 Posted - Jan 15 2012 : 8:41:24 PM
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Hey Gals!
Wondering where you get your books from and why? Do you like shopping at Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, or your local bookstore (used of new)? |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jan 15 2012 : 10:55:11 PM
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I read SO many books, I am glad we have a library bus coming in the village once a week. I go there every week. I order books online and as soon as they have arrived I get an email. Sometimes I buy books at the bookstore or in the online bookstore. The online bookstore is the only one where I can buy English books. They do have quite a lot but since money is tight...I read mostly Dutch books from the library. They DO have English books ( not many) but it always takes SOSO long before they have them...so have to read Dutch books now. I still prefer English books though
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Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
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Simply Satisfied
True Blue Farmgirl
427 Posts
Emily
Montana
USA
427 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 05:50:54 AM
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I generally pick from Amazon for speed. I don't really have time very often to browse stores. I buy both new and used from amazon and I am always happy with what I get. I just got two books from used book sellers from Amazon to work on some of my MJF badges.
Emily
Farmgirl # 3591 |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 06:17:14 AM
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I try to use the library as much as I can - I read really fast so it is definitely not cost effective to buy books. Once I've ready them and I know whether they have made the "read-again" list I buy them, I have pretty good with half.com - good prices, most vendors are fairly quick to send. My exception is our little thrift store in town (small town, small thrift store:)) - books are so cheap I can justify buying them, then I just re-donate.
That said, I love bookstores. Powell's in Portland, OR is amazing, a full city block of books - heaven on earth.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 08:30:28 AM
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I get some of my used books from Amazon, and some from garage sales, and some of them are given to me by friends.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1503 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1503 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 08:34:42 AM
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I use my local library whenever they have to books I want to read. Otherwise I purchase from Amazon and Barnes and Noble alot. I love their used book sections. We also have a new book exchange store in town. You can take your unwanted books in and trade them for points to use on book purchases. It isn't ever "free" to take books home from this venue but it is definitely less expensive than a book store.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 09:16:56 AM
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I buy used books on Amazon. Also a site called thrift books is good, used books, free shipping. Then of course the thrift store, and garage sales in the summer.
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 09:26:39 AM
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I use Amazon for something specific that I can't find locally; however, for general reading I haunt my library's monthly used book sale. All paperbacks are 50 cents and hardcovers are only $1.00. Once a year they also have a bag sale where you get all the books you can stuff into a grocery bag for $3.00. I really stock up then! Also, when I'm done with the books I return them to the sale for someone else to enjoy.
We also have a used book store a few miles away where paperbacks are $2.00 and hardcovers are $3.00, but you get $1.00 off if you bring a book to turn in.
I just can't bring myself to pay full price at a bookstore for many books - especially those I would only read once.
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 09:43:52 AM
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Honestly? Every single place that I can. I am such a book nut! In fact, nothing makes me happier than holding a book in my hands. I literally have hundreds upon hundreds of books in my house, lots still waiting for me to read. My family knows that if you want to make me happy, get me a book! I get them from Barnes and Noble (both in store and the internet) From Amazon and from my lovely local book store called BookLovers that sells both new and used books. I'm always scouting thrift stores, yard sales and antique stores for something good. I've been dying to get my hands on the older Trixie Belden books that were, I think, published in the 60's? My heart sings and my feet dance when I spot a book that I know is coming home with me.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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lwm
True Blue Farmgirl
123 Posts
Loralie
Duncan
AZ
USA
123 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 09:50:15 AM
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try betterworldbooks.com
I try to order out of the bargain bin. There's a price break when you order either 3 or 5 (I can't remember which) & shipping is free.
These are used books, many originally from libraries. I've been very happy with my purchases from them. |
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Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
433 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 3:55:08 PM
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I use the library first, then try the store Half Price books, then try their website www.hpb.com, then amazon if they are not too overpriced. Half price is my favorite store.
God bless,
Judy
Farmgirl #3666
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart!
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 6:29:50 PM
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I get most of my books from Barnes & Noble but I like to patronize the small, independent bookstores as well. I've found some real gems at small bookstores.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2012 : 4:43:23 PM
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I try to use the library as much as possible, but I do like to buy books when I have gift cards. I like Barnes & Noble and Half Price Books the best. Half Price has some good finds, and you can also sell your old books back!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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LeighErica
True Blue Farmgirl
306 Posts
Erica
PA
USA
306 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2012 : 5:50:59 PM
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| I love to read, and I will admit..I love to "collect" books. One of the things that drew me to the last house I lived in and this one is the built in bookshelves.....love to display books. So, with that in mind...I buy books where ever I can...online, thrift stores, grocery store, college bookstores, the mall bookstore, antique shops etc. But, my most favorite find...would have to be a vintage/antique classic...just love old books. My great, great grandfather was a poet, author, painter etc...and I have been purchasing all his old books online for my collection. They sit at my desk with me...to enjoy whenever the mood hits:) Happy Book Hunting..Erica |
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Prairie Gypsy
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Tammy
Wolford
North Dakota
USA
823 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2012 : 6:36:19 PM
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I usually buy at Amazon, both new and used. Occasionally I will go to Barnes & Noble to just browse and see if I find anything. I rarely get over to that area any more. I also pick up books at garage sales and thrift stores when I find anything interesting.
The newest place I've started getting books is paperbackswaps.com I've really felt the need to purge my library a little bit so I decided a swap would be the best way to do it - it's a win-win situation with me getting rid of books that I didn't like or enjoyed but wouldn't read again and getting new books to read. You only pay to ship the book to the person that requests it, not for the books you request. They have paperbacks and hardcover, cd's, and dvd's that you can exchange. After I get done with the library purge the DVDs might be the next.
Farmgirl Sister # 2363
http://twilightburrough.blogspot.com/
Warren, MI
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13641 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13641 Posts |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2012 : 3:42:11 PM
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I've been doing a lot of shopping lately at the Houghton Bookstore in the Village Gate Mall (it's not a real mall, it's a funky old factory building that years ago was turned into a collection of small shops and restaurants).
Sales support scholarships at Houghton College (about 3 hours southwest of Rochester). The books are all donated, so the cost is very reasonable (I usually pay $1-2). They are my source for guilty pleasure reading--1920s/1930s romance novels. And I see that they sell online as well!
http://www.houghton.edu/houghtonbookshop/ |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2012 : 6:51:33 PM
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CJ, my library about interlibrary loans too! I love it!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
566 Posts
Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
566 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2012 : 8:00:42 PM
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I get my books from my fave consignment store Stuff Etc. I can usually get them for about $1.99 and I always sell back any that Ive finished that I dont want to add to my collection. Plus everybody knows how much I like books, so I get them for gifts too.
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
- Dalai Lama |
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rubyleesmom
Zapped Profile
190 Posts
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Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 07:49:56 AM
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| Ebay usually or a bookstore here in town called Poe House Books. Oh, and I also snarf them from the free paperback book rack at the library ;) |
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avlfarmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Cameron
Asheville
NC
USA
14 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 6:18:19 PM
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Local book store and Barnes and Noble--I have a Nook so B&N for my e-books but also, they have great discounts in store and online, especially if you're a member. We have an amazing local book store where I live so I try to go local as much as possible.
It's what you do that makes your soul. ~Barbara Kingsolver |
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lwm
True Blue Farmgirl
123 Posts
Loralie
Duncan
AZ
USA
123 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 08:59:08 AM
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today only at betterworldbooks.com
30% off the purchase of 4 or more books from the Bargain Bin. I just ordered 4 books from my wish list for $11.14
Free shipping. |
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mustbeteatime
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
Colette
MN
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 07:12:54 AM
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I check them out from the library, but if I really want to own it I search B&N.com, Half Price Books (when I can get to one of their stores), AbeBooks.com, Amazon.com, local library book sales, garage sales, and local used book stores.
One other website that has been very good is bookcloseouts.com - many of their books are overstocks and may have a black mark across the bottom, but unless it is for a gift I don't mind that - it doesn't usually show on the pages when you are reading and the less expensive price makes up for it. I once got an autograped Gossie & Gertie (awesome children's book) book from them, but since then they usually note the autographed copies and charge a little more. They've been a great source of Calvin & Hobbes books for which my children are the right age to really enjoy.
Enjoy the good things in life! |
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buggysmum
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Shelly
110 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 09:05:41 AM
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| Library, Amazon (though I feel guilty supporting them at all), and Chinaberry.com (which is philosophically everything I believe a bookstore should be)....wish I could buy everything from Chinaberry...they are such a great company and they have really enriched my life with their book choices and reviews. They also have a lot of "farmgirl" - themed books! |
Edited by - buggysmum on Jan 28 2012 09:47:23 AM |
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