Andaira Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 I tend to buy my books at my favorite bookstore: Barnes & Noble. I prefer going to the store but lately I've been purchasing them at their store's online shopping center. Mostly because the majority of the books I've been reading these days cannot be found at the store itself, but they tend to be available online no matter what. Quote
Charm Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 I get mine from: Waterstones Amazon Charity Shops Bargain Books shop Quote
chrysalis_stage Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 I get my books from: Amazon uk Ebay uk Charity shops Second hand bookshops Market stalls Borders shop Waterstones shop and presents from people - best presents are books - my bfs mum said she was sorry she kept buying books i said bluddy hell dont be i prefer them to anything else! or free books from people who dont want them any more...... one of my favourite memories of being young is when i was probably 8 or 9. My mum used to work at the local secondary school as a cleaner and she came back with a black bag full of books from the school library that they were throwing out and an old style desk (with the flip top and the flip seat) i still have them in my room to this day, cant part with it or the books Quote
pipread Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 My books generally come from: Bookshops (various) Amazon Charity shops Book swap at work (started up last week) Library Quote
Kreader Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Library first (joined libraries in two different boroughs for more variety), then charity shops (second hand), online (new or second hand depended on the price), online book swaps, ocassionally book shops or I recieve them as gifts. Quote
Colin Jacobs Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 http://www.bookcrossing.com The Library both counties for more selection, the library 2nd hand shelves of books for sale. charity shops. Car boot Sales before the book traders buy them all. I never buy new and dont do 2nd hand book market stalls as they are too expensive. I never buy a 2nd hand book over Quote
BookBee8 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 I don't think I could join a library; I wouldn't wanna give the books back. I always buy my books new. It's not because I can afford to do it though, I'm just picky . Online, I like Play. I like Waterstones. I sometimes buy my books from WHSmiths and Tesco's too. Quote
Colin Jacobs Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 I would buy new if I was not unemployed but only if the library did not have that particular book on the shelves or through the ordering web site Quote
Ahsilet Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 I usual order my books online only from Barnes & Nobles or Amazon. As of recently though, I have been going to Waldens (Borders) or Barnes & Nobles store and buying my books. I like to walk around and look through the books. I tend to buy more that way. Quote
Jaelk Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 I buy my books from different places. I would prefer to buy from local bookshops, generally Waterstones and Peak Bookshop (as its a day out and an excuse for a nice vanilla latte) but I also buy online from play.com and amazon.co.uk. Quote
Rosalind Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 I buy most of my books on Amazon, since I'm in Belgium and english books are hard to come by here. There mostly is a small selection in the book store I frequent but mostly I've read those already. When I go on one of my London trips I only buy books at Borders. I don't know why but the store on Charing Cross just calls out to me there Quote
Suzanna Addison Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 Supermarkets (I got several books ... mainly from Tesco's.) Bookshops (Waterstones) Internet (Waterstones, Amazon!) Book clubs That's it. Quote
BookJumper Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 1. Amazon UK is my first port of call because of relative cheapness, free delivery, useful book-finding tools such as Listmania! and Users Who Bought This Books Also Bought; not to mention the fact that when weak, permanently injured ankles don't allow you to stand up for too long it is oh so convenient to be able to bookshop lying down. 2. Waterstone's. Their perennial 3 for 2 offer makes them the cheapest high street chain; also the friendliness and expertise of their sellers never fails to make me feel at home. I'd love them even more if they found a way of squeezing a chair or two into their smaller stores. 3. Charity & other second hand shops, if you're willing to take your time and hunt properly, often yield absolute bargains on books you never knew you wanted; however most write the price on the inside of their books, which I find a beastly practice as it never really rubs off completely. Quote
Lucybird Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 Usually Waterstones because the shop in Birmingham is what a bookshop should be, and the 3 for 2 offer calls to me! (especially at the moment with everything on 3 for 2!) I sometimes buy from amazon and charity shops Quote
joe Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 Most of my books I buy from charity shops and the local market. I also use the library a lot as well. Quote
Stephanie2008 Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 I get most of my books from The Works (the discount bookstore because the sale section is really good here). Also Charity Shops and I use Amazon if it's for something specific. I like a good bargain Quote
Kimmy619 Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 First point of call would be bookhopper.com which is a free swapping site. I would then try green met or e bay. Failing that, I would probably buy new from Borders or Sainsburys! If I am in town, I always have a good root around the charity shops. Quote
sadya Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Library mostly. If I like a book, I mostly buy them in used books shops or I buy them new during sales and sometimes, I buy them for their own price. Quote
MDR124 Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 I hope I'll get some from Bookmooch. I signed in on friday and already shipped a book to Poland; now I have to wait... Quote
green Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 The library,but sometimes there are lengthy waits for orders,charity/second-hand shops,and online lately from amazon market place or Alibris. Quote
RCee Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 I am an opportunitsic shopper and buy books when I pass a book shop with a deal or when I pass a charity shop I will pop in and pick something up. If there is a title I really want, I will usually order online. I should go to the library more but if I love a book I want to keep it. When I used to use the library, I would often then go and buy the book to add to the book shelf Mad isn't it? Quote
DayDream Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 I buy mostly from my online book club, and charity shops. In fact i have a monthly ritual every pay day. Of going out with Quote
sadya Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Forgot to mention E-bay, sometimes I buy books from internet, but not very often. It isn't always affordable. Shopping for books is the nicest way to spend money when you can. Quote
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