Cheap new books?

[barose]

Does anyone know of an alternative cheaper source to buy new books (other than amazon, or local bookstores? We have plenty of used book stores in the area, but some books haven’t made it to the used category yet. I’m always short of books.

[Glover_Girls]

What kind of books are you looking for? My sister,Mom, and I have about 600 books we are looking to get rid of. I actually just a posting out on Craig's List. Which might also be an option for you if you are looking for books. We have mostly romance (blech-my sister & mom read that) but also parenting, gardening, canning, cookbooks, vegetarian as well as mystery and classic novels. Probably more but that's all I can think of.

[barose]

Right now, holistic health books, cookbooks, books on political climate in the world today, essays on food, health and the like. Knitting (current styles) Mostly new non-fiction. Some novels (no romance).

[MissLotus]

I have ordered a lot from BookCloseOuts.com.

They don't have as big a selection as Amazon, but what is there is very cheap. Plus, they get new shipments all the time, so you can keep checking for a title you want. Oh, and there's usually a "coupon" code floating around online for them, like $5 of a $35 order, etc. They're worth checking out.

[barose]

Thanks for the suggestions ladies!

[eldadeedlit]

abebooks.com

[lisalulu]

Have you tried half.com?

[eleven]

www.addall.com compares prices.

[ashleyhaugh]

i can never pass up a clearance book bin, lol.... it drives my dh crazy

[snozzberry]

I highly recommend BookCrossing.com and PaperbookSwap.com for getting a steady supply of books! BookCrossing has something called book rings or book rays, where you sign up on a list to receive a book. After you read it, you just mail it via media mail (like $1.50-2) to the next person on the list. So that's all you're "paying" to read the book. There's a special forum on the site where people post the book rings/rays they start and you can check that regularly and sign up. If there's a specific book you want, you can always search for it in the system and PM that person and see if they'd be interested in a trade. (I have *never* had a problem getting a book I wanted this way. Sometimes I have to check with 3-4 people before I find a taker, but still!)

[HydeParkB]

I go to several thrift stores, but there are two that are especially good for books. I also use bookmooch.com and paperbackswap.com to 'trade' books.

[BookGoddess]

Another vote for www.paperbackswap.com

I joined after reading about it on MDC's Books Forum. I love paperbackswap. I love the idea of getting new books from other folks for just the price of shipping.