As everyone knows, reading is entertaining and educational. Without getting preachy and all, the benefits of reading include: subconsciously improving knowledge of grammar, language and writing, vocabulary acquisition, expanding horizons, providing a sense of perspective and the ability to see more than one side of a situation, and improving overall reading comprehension skills. Here are some Tightwad tips to cheap reads:
Library Every town and city has a public library system. You’ve already paid for the resources offered by the library, so may as well use it. Most library systems very up-to-date and offer the latest bestsellers and new releases in a variety of media.
E-books Free e-books are easily available from a variety of sources. Most free e-books are classics that have entered into the public domain as a result of expired copyright. Libraries also offer free access to thousands of new releases and bestsellers in e-book and audio-book formats through their websites. A good source for free e-books is: Book Glutton
Friends of the library book sales Most libraries have a friends group that collects donated books and organizes regular sales to raise funds for the library. These book sales often sell old, used, like-new and sometimes even new books for incredible prices. Even when there isn’t a sale, many libraries have a cart or shelf near the entrance where you can pick up books and deposit the money into a collection box or pay at the check out counter. The Book Sale Finder website is a great place to search for and sign up for notifications of book sales in your area.
Thrift stores typically have a book section with awesome prices. You can search for thrift stores near you at The Thrift Shopper.com.
E-books Free e-books are easily available from a variety of sources. Most free e-books are classics that have entered into the public domain as a result of expired copyright. Libraries also offer free access to thousands of new releases and bestsellers in e-book and audio-book formats through their websites. A good source for free e-books is: Book Glutton
Friends of the library book sales Most libraries have a friends group that collects donated books and organizes regular sales to raise funds for the library. These book sales often sell old, used, like-new and sometimes even new books for incredible prices. Even when there isn’t a sale, many libraries have a cart or shelf near the entrance where you can pick up books and deposit the money into a collection box or pay at the check out counter. The Book Sale Finder website is a great place to search for and sign up for notifications of book sales in your area.
Thrift stores typically have a book section with awesome prices. You can search for thrift stores near you at The Thrift Shopper.com.
Used books online A wonderful online source for used books is abebooks.com. Prices start at $1.00, even for some new books, and there is a huge selection from booksellers all over the world. Amazon.com is a good resource for used material too.
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Speaking of affordable reading, why not enter Tightwad's monthly book giveaway contest? All the deets are here.
Speaking of affordable reading, why not enter Tightwad's monthly book giveaway contest? All the deets are here.
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