Happy Friday guys!
Here's to the end of another great week, and hopefully, the start of another great weekend. Mine is going to be extremely busy, as we have an inspection coming at work, and I got a whole ton of paperwork dumped on my desk to get done beforehand.
Needless to say, I'm looking forward to curling up with my book and wonderland tea to relax in the meantime. :)
However, I wanted to do a little bit different of a blog post today.
I'm sure anyone who loves reading is often plagued by the question as to "how do I afford to keep up with my reading obsession?" New books are sometimes expensive, and not everyone can afford to be spending hundred of dollars at the bookstore each week.
I am definitely the type of person that has to budget for my books, and I thought today I'd like to share some of my ideas for being a booknerd on a budget. Just because you may not be able to buy out a bookstore, doesn't mean you have to miss out on great reads!
1) Take advantage of your local library:
I can't stress enough how much I recommend this. Libraries are a great option for reading books, and it won't cost you a thing. Libraries often have access to most books you're looking for, and I know in the case of our local branch, even if they don't have it at our particular branch, as long as it's available somewhere in the province, they can actually order it for you, and get it shipped right to your library! This is a service that I personally have used so much, that the librarians know to head to the hold shelf as soon as they see me coming to the desk.
2) Check if your library has ebook access:
Along the same lines, find out if you're library has ebook access. Our province has a website set up where you can borrow thousands and thousands of ebook titles to your computer, and they simply automatically expire after two weeks. I especially love using this service on days where it's gross outside, and I don't feel like going out in the cold to go to the library.
3) Look for used bookstores:
It's crazy the deals you can sometimes get from used bookstores. Our local used bookstore is actually a charity bookstore, and all the proceeds from sales go towards the local animal shelter. On top of me being a big fan of supporting the cause, it's also a great way to purchase books inexpensively, as a couple of days ago I purchased two Debbie Macomber books, a Sarah Dessen book, and a love inspired novel, and it cost me literally a total of 1.00!!!
4) Bookoutlet! Bookoutlet! Bookoutlet!:
Lol, as I'm sure everyone who reads my blog knows, I am a huge fan of bookoutlet. Their prices are awesome! And the selection is crazy for the price! I can't tell you how many times I've been able to grab brand new hardcover books that have a Canadian retail price of 25+, for less than five dollars! Plus, when they put on their awesome sales, you can get even better sales, and I have literally ordered over 30 books in one order from them before!
5) Subscribe to Bookbub or a similar email:
If you're unfamiliar, Bookbub is a company that sends out emails everyday, alerting you to current free or cheap ebook deals. I can't even begin to tell you how many free books, and/or less than two dollar books I've gotten through these emails. They simply send you an email listing all the current ebook deals in the genres you choose upon signup, and then links you to Amazon, Kobo, or Ibooks to purchase them. It's a great way to get some discounted books, but it's also a great way to be introduced to many new great authors.
6) Check your local stores like Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart:
While these stores don't typically have large book departments, the books they do carry are generally offered at 25-40 percent off of the cover price. And that makes a big difference when you're buying a few. Over the years my hubby and I have been lucky to have stumbled across lots of brand new titles this way, and I've now gotten into the habit of perusing the shelves whenever we visit these stores.
7) Watch for release day/release week sales through stores like Indigo:
I also want to touch on the notion that quite often books are heavily reduced at certain stores or websites during pre-orders, or during release day/release week. I've lucked out with the Indigo website numerous times, and ended up receiving 50 percent off a book because I ordered it in advance, or during release week. Of course, this one is definitely not a given, but it's always a good idea to check.
8) Attend a book convention:
This one might be a bit more pocket change to pull off, but if you ever have the option, try to attend a book convention. Not only are you often able to purchase discount books (or even be given them for free!), you also get the amazing and rewarding experience of getting to meet your favorite authors, and hear them speak on panels and such. We had so much fun when we went to RT, and I definitely hope to get to go again in the future. :)
So there you have it guys. These are some of my favorite ways to feed my reading obsession while not breaking my bank account, and I hope you all enjoyed reading it.
If any of you have any different ideas that you use, I'd love to hear them. :)
Thanks so much for reading, and I will see you back here on Monday.
This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.
Here's to the end of another great week, and hopefully, the start of another great weekend. Mine is going to be extremely busy, as we have an inspection coming at work, and I got a whole ton of paperwork dumped on my desk to get done beforehand.
Needless to say, I'm looking forward to curling up with my book and wonderland tea to relax in the meantime. :)
However, I wanted to do a little bit different of a blog post today.
I'm sure anyone who loves reading is often plagued by the question as to "how do I afford to keep up with my reading obsession?" New books are sometimes expensive, and not everyone can afford to be spending hundred of dollars at the bookstore each week.
I am definitely the type of person that has to budget for my books, and I thought today I'd like to share some of my ideas for being a booknerd on a budget. Just because you may not be able to buy out a bookstore, doesn't mean you have to miss out on great reads!
1) Take advantage of your local library:
I can't stress enough how much I recommend this. Libraries are a great option for reading books, and it won't cost you a thing. Libraries often have access to most books you're looking for, and I know in the case of our local branch, even if they don't have it at our particular branch, as long as it's available somewhere in the province, they can actually order it for you, and get it shipped right to your library! This is a service that I personally have used so much, that the librarians know to head to the hold shelf as soon as they see me coming to the desk.
2) Check if your library has ebook access:
Along the same lines, find out if you're library has ebook access. Our province has a website set up where you can borrow thousands and thousands of ebook titles to your computer, and they simply automatically expire after two weeks. I especially love using this service on days where it's gross outside, and I don't feel like going out in the cold to go to the library.
3) Look for used bookstores:
It's crazy the deals you can sometimes get from used bookstores. Our local used bookstore is actually a charity bookstore, and all the proceeds from sales go towards the local animal shelter. On top of me being a big fan of supporting the cause, it's also a great way to purchase books inexpensively, as a couple of days ago I purchased two Debbie Macomber books, a Sarah Dessen book, and a love inspired novel, and it cost me literally a total of 1.00!!!
4) Bookoutlet! Bookoutlet! Bookoutlet!:
Lol, as I'm sure everyone who reads my blog knows, I am a huge fan of bookoutlet. Their prices are awesome! And the selection is crazy for the price! I can't tell you how many times I've been able to grab brand new hardcover books that have a Canadian retail price of 25+, for less than five dollars! Plus, when they put on their awesome sales, you can get even better sales, and I have literally ordered over 30 books in one order from them before!
5) Subscribe to Bookbub or a similar email:
If you're unfamiliar, Bookbub is a company that sends out emails everyday, alerting you to current free or cheap ebook deals. I can't even begin to tell you how many free books, and/or less than two dollar books I've gotten through these emails. They simply send you an email listing all the current ebook deals in the genres you choose upon signup, and then links you to Amazon, Kobo, or Ibooks to purchase them. It's a great way to get some discounted books, but it's also a great way to be introduced to many new great authors.
6) Check your local stores like Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart:
While these stores don't typically have large book departments, the books they do carry are generally offered at 25-40 percent off of the cover price. And that makes a big difference when you're buying a few. Over the years my hubby and I have been lucky to have stumbled across lots of brand new titles this way, and I've now gotten into the habit of perusing the shelves whenever we visit these stores.
7) Watch for release day/release week sales through stores like Indigo:
I also want to touch on the notion that quite often books are heavily reduced at certain stores or websites during pre-orders, or during release day/release week. I've lucked out with the Indigo website numerous times, and ended up receiving 50 percent off a book because I ordered it in advance, or during release week. Of course, this one is definitely not a given, but it's always a good idea to check.
8) Attend a book convention:
This one might be a bit more pocket change to pull off, but if you ever have the option, try to attend a book convention. Not only are you often able to purchase discount books (or even be given them for free!), you also get the amazing and rewarding experience of getting to meet your favorite authors, and hear them speak on panels and such. We had so much fun when we went to RT, and I definitely hope to get to go again in the future. :)
So there you have it guys. These are some of my favorite ways to feed my reading obsession while not breaking my bank account, and I hope you all enjoyed reading it.
If any of you have any different ideas that you use, I'd love to hear them. :)
Thanks so much for reading, and I will see you back here on Monday.
This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.
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