Many people buy books they "just have to have," only to leave them sitting on their bookshelves for months or years. It's an even bigger waste if you buy when books are newly released (and expensive) since they can be bought later for less. Instead, leave that money sitting in … [Read more...] about Buy only the books you intend to read soon

Books for toddlers and children - including educational, story and coloring books - can often be found in abundance at the local dollar store. Why pay a fortune in a bookstore, when the books will probably be scribbled or drooled on anyway. Be sure to quickly flip through the … [Read more...] about Dollar store finds: bargain children’s books and workbooks

Before running out to buy a new book, consider reading a few book reviews. Amazon, Metacritic and The New Yorker are good sources for book reviews, along with recommendations from friends or family who have similar reading interests.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Avoid disappointing book purchases – read reviews before buying

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You can still enjoy your favorite magazines even if subscriptions are out of your budget. Check online where many magazines publish some or all of their content for free. Your public library has a variety of magazines for reading in-house, and older issues on lend. Ask your … [Read more...] about Read magazines for free at the library or online