I have the same problem distance wise. Have you ever shopped online at ThriftBooks? Their used book selection is huge, each book is placed in a condition category, their prices (but never buy a new book) are incredible, and if you purchase over $10, the shipping is free. Warning: The site can be addictive. ?
Rae Ann Weaver I just heard of it recently, and have been thinking about checking it out. I was spoiled in Missoula — there were three good bookstores, plus several used bookstores and the University. Now that I’m back in rural southern Oregon, I have to drive quite a ways. My kindle gets a lot of use. ?
Catherine Jones Krause I do not own an electronic reader due to budgetary constrains. I do only order books from ThriftBooks in the “Like New” and “Very Good” category but that’s my personal preference. I’ve purchased some $30-$45 hardback cookbooks from the for about $4.19. I have quite a huge TBR pile from them. I’ve only ordered HB and PB, not MMPB but that’s due to the print size. Overall, I’ve been quite happy dealing with them. But I do miss physical bookstores – there is just something about them. And small independent book stores are unfortunately becoming an endangered species.
The Martian, Station Eleven, and Good Morning Midnight
Lucky you! (My closest bookstore is almost 2 hours away.) Any particular type? What are some of your favorite books/authors?
I loved Big Little Lies
Hmm… I haven’t read it — maybe I should. ?
Recently, I’ve enjoyed The Hating Game, Penny Reid’s Winston Bros books, Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache books, and Ilona Andrews’ newest series.
I have the same problem distance wise.
Have you ever shopped online at ThriftBooks? Their used book selection is huge, each book is placed in a condition category, their prices (but never buy a new book) are incredible, and if you purchase over $10, the shipping is free.
Warning: The site can be addictive. ?
Rae Ann Weaver I just heard of it recently, and have been thinking about checking it out. I was spoiled in Missoula — there were three good bookstores, plus several used bookstores and the University. Now that I’m back in rural southern Oregon, I have to drive quite a ways. My kindle gets a lot of use. ?
Catherine Jones Krause I do not own an electronic reader due to budgetary constrains.
I do only order books from ThriftBooks in the “Like New” and “Very Good” category but that’s my personal preference. I’ve purchased some $30-$45 hardback cookbooks from the for about $4.19.
I have quite a huge TBR pile from them. I’ve only ordered HB and PB, not MMPB but that’s due to the print size.
Overall, I’ve been quite happy dealing with them.
But I do miss physical bookstores – there is just something about them. And small independent book stores are unfortunately becoming an endangered species.
@Rae I’ve had good luck ordering used books too — only a couple have been too dirty and worn. I really miss my favorite used bookstore, though.
@Monique me too!!
What do you like to read?
Some of my favorite reads of the last couple years:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6989438-let-the-great-world-spin
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5197.A_Lesson_Before_Dying
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11529868-the-orphan-master-s-son
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223380.Stories_of_Your_Life_and_Others
Oh @Laura I agree! That is one of my all time favorite books! I also liked Transatlantic and This Side of Brightness by him.
I saw they had some really good deals the other day! Have fun
Currently ready Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson and I love it
Lab Girl not fiction but reads like fiction. Best book I read in all of 2016. Funny. Beautiful writing. Fascinating. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25733983-lab-girl?ac=1&from_search=true
haha, just take cash
The Husbands Secret by the same author as Big Little Lies
The Girl on the Train
Everything I Never Told You
Thank you… I’ve been hearing good things about that one. I’m going to try and only buy three or four books ?
@Monique good luck haha
How about historical fiction? The Alice Network about women in WW1, The Orphan’s tale about courageous friends WWII, The Bookseller by Cynthia Swanson
The Chibury Ladies’ Choir. WW2 story around a group of women in a choir. The Muse.
These are the books that I purchased from B&N today….