Great Book Deals at Thrift Stores

I have recently become a "reader". I wanted to start my own library so I could be able to read books at my own leisure and to be able to lend my books to others to read. I started purchasing books at the book store paying the asking prices for my books. I realized that books are too expensive. I located a used book store near my home and started buying books there. Recently I began finding books at my local Goodwill Store. I am amazed. I have purchased a lot of excellent quality hardbacks for only $1.00 each. Some that I bought at my local Goodwill Store look brand new, the price listing on the inside paper cover being anywhere from $7.99 to $32.99. I have a great library now with over 100 books to read and to lend.

By Sharon from PA

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By 04/17/2011

And if you are looking for a particular book you can go to Alibris.com and find almost any used book or our of print book.

By 10/25/2010

Our libraries in San Diego have books on sale every day, paperbacks are 25 cents, hard covers are 50 cents. Try these places also. I agree with the comments above about thrift stores and/or garage sales also.
Rosalie

By 10/24/2010

Register with www.bookcrossing.com and you may be able to 'catch' some free books in your area. I've released quite a number into the 'wild' and it's interesting to get feedback from people who have found them; also how far they have traveled.

By 10/24/2010

Yes, I agree that reading is a wonderful past-time! Goodwill is a bit high priced on their items. I do better on books at garage sales and mostly pay .25 for paperbacks. I have so many books stored under our bed, I have reading material for years to come! When I'm done with a book, I just donate to our library. Also our library has a small section with books, videos and music CD's for a very cheap price. These are items that they no longer need in the library or people have donated. I can get books or magazines there for .25 each.

Also, if you have a library in your town, that's always a good source for free reading materials. Our library has a good website and I can look up what I want to check out. I can put something on hold too if it's already checked out and I can always renew if I don't get finished in the alotted time. The library is wonderful, use it!

By 10/23/2010

Daedelus Books (salebooks.com) has current books, CDs and DVDs) for 3-12.00 and a flat rate for shipping. I also like having a library (especially cookbooks and mystery fiction) and aside from the library I use Daedelus, Hamilton Books in New England, and garage sales. I haven't bought a new book at retail in 4 years and it was a Wm Gibson I couldn't wait to read.

By 10/23/2010

Garage sales are the best. We have found first editions and lovely coffee table books for a quarter or dollar.

By 10/23/2010

Our wonderful library in Scotland, CT has book sales during the year. Also books can be purchased in one section for 50 cents for paperback, a dollar for hard covers. Many are barely used and look new. A great way to find your favorite author, or discover a new one while supporting your library! Works for me.

By 10/23/2010

My friends and I trade books. The more traders the better.

By 10/23/2010

You mentioned GoodWill. Try thrift stores and garage sales, they are, for the most part, quite a bit less than a dollar. Side note: Excellent decision you made in reading. You may find a new world opening up to you within the pages of a good book. :)