Many local and online retailers like Barnes and Noble will offer a discount and/or free shipping if you pre-order a soon-to-be-released best-seller. If you order online, your card won't be charged until the book actually ships. Best of all, you can still return it within the … [Read more...] about Preorder that upcoming best seller
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Avid book buyers should consider a book club membership
Book buying membership programs call themselves "Book Clubs" but shouldn't be confused with gatherings at the local coffee shop or bookstores. These programs advertise an enticing introductory offer such as "5 books for 99 cents." While these programs don't offer nearly the … [Read more...] about Avid book buyers should consider a book club membership
Dollar store finds: bargain children’s books and workbooks
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
Buy only the books you intend to read soon
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
Subscribe to magazines instead of picking up individual issues
Do you find yourself running out to the store the minute your favorite magazine hits the newsstand? If so, consider a magazine subscription. With the price of subscriptions falling fast for many big name publications (check MagazinePriceSearch.com, Amazon, and even Ebay.com for … [Read more...] about Subscribe to magazines instead of picking up individual issues