Looking to buy books for holiday presents and birthday gifts? Though the popularity of e-books and readers may make the idea of buying hard- or soft-cover versions seem pointless, many people still want traditional books.
Of course, for those of us looking for a deal on books, where do we go? A couple of ways to find good books at a discount price means scouring a number of sources.
Several good places to start include online booksellers such as Biblio.com, Abebooks.com and Amazon.com, among others. In these online bookstores, you can find inexpensive new and used books. Barnes & Noble, too, has deals online, and the popular bookseller also has plenty of bargain books in its stores, making it easy to find a new book at a good price.
What’s fun about searching for specific books online at is you may find several books being sold by the same vendor, which means your shipping costs may not be as expensive. But even if you find all the books you want from different sellers, you can still save since the online booksellers usually have used and discounted new books at a lower price. For example, if the shipping cost is $3.99 per book and the used version of a book costs $1, you’re paying only $4.99 total compared to the $15.99 for a new copy, plus $3.99 for shipping. That’s a significant deal.
If online book buying doesn’t appeal to you, don’t worry. You can find plenty of good used and almost new books at flea markets and second-hand shops. For example, some people visit places such as Goodwill and Salvation Army stores where they have found popular Dr. Seuss and other children’s books for less than $1.
People who like to read but don’t have a particular title in mind can search for deals at popular dollar stores. A number of these retailers have brand new books, some written by top authors, for $1 apiece.
Finding a good book at a great price isn’t difficult, and with a little research using several different methods, you will find a deal on books you want.