Where to buy books?

[Vexter121]

Where to buy books for collection (best look/price)

[DojoToad]

I usually get mine on Amazon or ebay.  Easy and wide variety.

[AshleyJenkins]

Thanks for the suggestion. I thought there is a specific site to order books :)

 

 

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Edited August 24, 2022 by AshleyJenkins

[DojoToad]

I actually just switched from Amazon to Barnes and Noble on my last order.

 

Amazon wanted to charge $31 and change for a paperback trilogy.  Was just about ready to check out when I saw they were selling the books singly for $7.99 each.  So I could buy them for $23.97 with a few extra clicks, or buy them as a bundle for $8 more.  No way!!!  Plus they don't accept PayPal which is what I was wanting to use.

 

Barnes and Noble - next day delivery, $23.97, and accepts PayPal.  I might have my new bookstore...

[DojoToad]

1 hour ago, AshleyJenkins said:

Thanks for the suggestion. I thought there is a specific site to order books 🙂

Amazon and ebay are specific sites - they just sell more than books.

 

Just google what books you want to buy and you will get specific results.

[SilentRoamer]

I lent my books 3-7 to a friend. Contacted her to ask her o return them on another forum (we live reasonably close to each other) but unfortunately she is going through chemo so I told her not to worry about it. 

So I have been buying them from Waterstones, I just wanted to say how horribly ugly the Waterstones books are.... even have a stupid sticker "as seen on Amazon" on the books. 

 

Honestly the old covers are so much nicer. 

[DojoToad]

On 8/19/2022 at 11:37 AM, SilentRoamer said:

Honestly the old covers are so much nicer. 

The one for Eye of the World made me take it off the shelf and it is still my favorite.  A lot of the other original art was hit or miss for me - Especially the one where Perrin looks like Danny Bonaducci.

[Jima]

I usually read books online to save money. I also like to play online games on the gambling website and believe me, it is quite lucrative.

Edited August 1, 2023 by Jima

[DojoToad]

5 hours ago, Jima said:

I usually read books online to save money.

My wife is starting to switch over to electronic books.  Don't think I ever will though.  I look at a screen enough for work.

[WheelofJuke]

On 8/19/2022 at 8:19 AM, DojoToad said:

I actually just switched from Amazon to Barnes and Noble on my last order.

 

Amazon wanted to charge $31 and change for a paperback trilogy.  Was just about ready to check out when I saw they were selling the books singly for $7.99 each.  So I could buy them for $23.97 with a few extra clicks, or buy them as a bundle for $8 more.  No way!!!  Plus they don't accept PayPal which is what I was wanting to use.

 

Barnes and Noble - next day delivery, $23.97, and accepts PayPal.  I might have my new bookstore...

I stopped buying a lot of stuff from amazon because of shady pricing issues like this. They think people will assume (most probably do) that because it's a bundled item they will save, but often the single item cost is lower than the bundle prices. 

I'm really not into playing games like that so I take my money elsewhere. IIRC thriftbooks is where I picked up the last several novels (used) in order to finish the series. 

(Hope the above doesn't run afoul of the advertising forum rules, if so mods please delete!)

Edited July 28, 2023 by WheelofJuke
And I just saw this is in response to something old, whoops!

[SinisterDeath]

1 hour ago, WheelofJuke said:

I stopped buying a lot of stuff from amazon because of shady pricing issues like this. They think people will assume (most probably do) that because it's a bundled item they will save, but often the single item cost is lower than the bundle prices. 

Depends on the bundle I guess?

Sometimes you get something like the "LotR 3 book bundle" which includes that big sleeve for all 3 books, and that's a different print then buying the books individually.

 

1 hour ago, WheelofJuke said:

I'm really not into playing games like that so I take my money elsewhere. IIRC thriftbooks is where I picked up the last several novels (used) in order to finish the series. 

Honestly, Thrift Store are probably your best and last hope at finding Hard Covers at a decent price!
 

And if you're looking for WoT books and don't want that atrocious "Amazon Prime" sticker printed on your cover, you're going to have to steer clear of places like Barnes and Nobles for awhile! 

 

1 hour ago, WheelofJuke said:

(Hope the above doesn't run afoul of the advertising forum rules, if so mods please delete!)

Nah, I think you're good. Linking to a specific place to buy books isn't break the rules.

 

Posting about it in 30 different topics unsolicited, is.

[Lightfriendsocialmistress]

On 7/27/2023 at 9:56 AM, DojoToad said:

My wife is starting to switch over to electronic books.  Don't think I ever will though.  I look at a screen enough for work.

I’m with you. Not necessarily for the same reason, I just have a thing about preferring to read the book…not sure exactly how to explain or articulate why, but I get the most enjoyment out of turning real pages in an actual book. I’m sure at least some of it comes from preexisting screen saturation though, as you said. I can’t do audiobooks either though 🤷‍♀️

[Gary Again]

One thing I would suggest is to give the audio books a try I am really enjoying them. It's like having someone read you a bedtime story and they are amazing at doing all of the voices. Sometimes they miss with some of the voices but I kind of like that as well. They are great for going to bed and I just rewind to the last part I remember or long car rides or doing dishes or things like that.

Edited July 30, 2023 by Gary Again

[Scarloc99]

I now only buy from second hand book sellers online, there are so many books floating around the world that it is better to buy used then new. 
 

https://www.wob.com/en-gb?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=1424181577&cq_con=56710850395&cq_med=&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuODG5Ym3gAMVGrjtCh1jhwCxEAAYASAAEgKdPfD_BwE

 

that is one site I use. 

[Lipsofia]

On 7/28/2023 at 4:32 PM, WheelofJuke said:

I stopped buying a lot of stuff from amazon because of shady pricing issues like this. They think people will assume (most probably do) that because it's a bundled item they will save, but often the single item cost is lower than the bundle prices. 

I'm really not into playing games like that so I make money on the website . IIRC thriftbooks is where I picked up the last several novels (used) in order to finish the series. 

(Hope the above doesn't run afoul of the advertising forum rules, if so mods please delete!)

You're right. I stopped buying stuff there too, as their prices are often overpriced.

Edited August 28, 2023 by Lipsofia

[DojoToad]

2 hours ago, Lipsofia said:

You're right. I stopped buying stuff there too, as their prices are often overpriced.

The price for the book might be higher, but when you factor in the 'free' shipping maybe not.  It's a package deal...

[Dark Ones Taint]

I would check out your local used book stores.  The series has been out for a while so I am sure they will have some if not all of the books.  The price will be reasonable and ultimately I think if we can support small businesses we should. I have watched a couple local used book stores close 😞

[RichardParker]

On 8/15/2023 at 7:38 PM, Dark Ones Taint said:

I would check out your local used book stores.  The series has been out for a while so I am sure they will have some if not all of the books.  The price will be reasonable and ultimately I think if we can support small businesses we should. I have watched a couple local used book stores close 😞

I agree with you.

Edited November 22, 2023 by RichardParker