I also feel that having a library of good books in your home is great for your CHILDREN. They can see and feel the physical books everyday. My husband doesn't exactly agree with me. He always says 'check it out from the library', but seeing how Smithfield has the most pathetic library on the planet that isn't usually possible. And I'm not going to even bring up the fact he voted AGAINST the bond for a new library a few years ago. Now that he has a few books of his own, he is experiencing the joy of sharing a good book with others. I LOVE sharing books. Ah, the JOY.
Okay, off my soap box. Lets address one of the major DRAW BACKS to owning physical books...the COST! Yes, buying books at full price can add up in a hurry. Even though book buying is my most expensive hobby, I still try to be as thrifty as I can. I plan on writing several posts on how to get books for less. Today I'll just fill you in on one.
SAM'S CLUBThis is my first stop when I'm looking for a newer, popular release.
The selection might leave something to be desired compared to a real bookstore or online, but they tend to have the popular new releases in quick and CHEAP! Especially the paperbacks. Typically, they are a few bucks cheaper than Walmart and are cheaper than using a 40% off coupon at Boarders.
Last night I picked up the two titles below in paperpack for $6.42 & $6.48 respectively. I usually can find older titles on Half.com for $0.75 + $2-4 shipping, per book. But since these two books are both the first installments of series that are still being written, the cheapest I could find them online was $4.93 & $4.11 respectively, plus S&H.
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