Mome reads Mommy, My daughter's way to spell it when she was younger... It stuck. My son calls me Mome... just like it looks. I now sign all my notes to them "Love, Mome". It's our inside secret and makes them smile. I always want them to smile.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Books do NOT Have to be NEW to be Enjoyed

I was recently made aware, from another post I did, that there are a lot of people who didn't know about getting used books from Amazon. I rarely pay more than a penny for my books and even with shipping, most books cost me under $4. I love to read and this is an alternative to paying full price for my reading enjoyment. It allows me to try new authors without feeling the "sting" of regret if it turns out not to be my style of writing.

If you go to Amazon books and type in the Author or book you are looking for, you will see the price plus what the used books are going for. There aren't always books for a penny, it usually depends on the age of the book, but you can still save a ton by purchasing your books used.




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If you click on the used books, you will get a list of sellers and their price, including shipping. I usually try to get the books I'm looking for from the same seller as they will, in some cases, combine the shipments and reduce the price of shipping. This is a great was to get multiple titles for the price you would pay for one new book at the book store.

I can also tell you that, as an avid reader, I would NOT be upset with a basket of used books as a gift this Holiday season. It's the thought...right?
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3 comments:

  1. mapsgirlDecember 4, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Another great site is: http://www.betterworldbooks.com

    Happy Reading!

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  2. SandyDecember 6, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    I prefer the library myself; but my daughter loves loves loves used books. She buys them, sells them back and buys more. She too uses the amazon features you're talking about and has never been disappointed. We have used book stores here in town that she makes a point to visit multiple times when she's home to visit; as they don't have them in her city.

    I have given used books as gifts, like you find nothing wrong with that. After all, if you can give twice as much....who's gonna object?

    Sandy

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  3. SandyJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I prefer the library myself; but my daughter loves loves loves used books. She buys them, sells them back and buys more. She too uses the amazon features you're talking about and has never been disappointed. We have used book stores here in town that she makes a point to visit multiple times when she's home to visit; as they don't have them in her city.

    I have given used books as gifts, like you find nothing wrong with that. After all, if you can give twice as much....who's gonna object?

    Sandy

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