If you’re anything like me, you have to have a paper copy of all other the books you read. Unfortunately, that can be expensive. So here are some tips to feed your book addiction without breaking the bank.
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Go to the library! I know this one may seem obvious, but I forget that I have a free place with hundreds of books all the time. Of course, set a reminder so you turn the books in on time, or it can end up being pretty costly.
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Trade books with friends. I know it’s scary and you feel like you’ll never see the book again. But if you have a trustworthy friend and they give you a book in return, it will work as leverage to get it back.
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Sell your old books. I know it’s hard to part with your babies, but pets be real, you’re not going to read half of them ever again. Sell those books so you have money to buy new ones you will read.
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Try not to keep more that 5 unfinished books in your personal collection. I know I have to have all the latest books, but if I buy too many at once, I’ll never get around to reading half of them. So give yourself an unread limit. Mine is 5.
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Go to a used book store. Not only are these books way cheaper, but you can bring in old books to get credits towards new ones depending on the place. This has saved me so much money, so give it a try.
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Take advantage of books at Walmart and Target. I often find the same books are cheaper there than they are if you buy them at Barnes and Noble. So save a couple bucks and get the copy from Target.
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Buy books online. You can often find used books on Amazon for a fraction of the original price. And there is a feature to see how used to book is if you can’t stand well worn books.
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Open a Barnes and Noble account. It may cost a little but in the beginning, but you frequently get discounts, making the money spent well worth it.
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Set up a book trade at your school. In my middle school, we had a day where everyone brought in books and they could swap them out book for book. Try and see if your school would be willing to do this. It’s loads of fun to see what everyone else has read!
Hopefully these tips help you feed your book addiction without costing you and arm and a leg. Because books are a great escape from reality until you see the effects they can have on your bank account. So try to remember to use some of these tips to continue reading guilt free.
I love these tips. I have never thought about half of these, especially the book trade idea. I buy books at yard sales, which correlates with the idea of buying books at a used bookstore. I also go to the library every Monday and Thursday, to which I agree that this definitely saves you a lot of money when it comes to books! It is also a great place to do your homework.
Books are yard sales are usually super cheap! Great idea Zayra! Thanks for stopping by!
Great tips!! I love reading books too and sometimes I end up buying way more than I’ll be able to read for a while haha.I loved the idea of giving yourself an unread limit, establishing that make yourself follow it and think more when you’re going to buy a book, you’ll probably choose only the ones you really want at that time and you’ll read all of them before buy others. I definitely agree that buying online can be a lot cheaper and I liked the idea of trading with your friends and going to a used book store, this can save a lot of money. I know is hard selling your old books, but you are right, I probably won’t read half of them again. I have to give up the material accumulation addiction.Good job on the blog π
Good points Camila. Thank you for coming by!
I can’t stop reading, as well! This is so useful to me! (γβββ) Thank you so much for making this amazing post!
Glad it was a help to you!
These are some great ideas! I’ve never thought about buying books at target before. Is there another place that you would recommend buying books from??
I like to visit used bookstores. There’s one near my house and you can take books in and get a credit to spend. It saves a ton!
These are wonderful tips! You made some great points that I would have never thought of!
Glad it helped Abby. Thank you for visiting!
Interesting this help me in the future
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I love to read, and I have read all of the books I have. I really needed some cheap ways to get new books. I never even thought of over half of these ideas. Thanks Eva!
I love these tips! Books are basically my life outside of school and I will definitely be using these tips in the future. I never even thought about giving myself an unread limit, but that is a great idea. I always have an issue with just buying a lot of books because I can get them on sale and finish a series, but never have the time to read them. I will certainly be trying this tip out.
So glad the suggestions were helpful to you Savannah! π
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These are really good tips. I’ve been wanting to buy a few books but haven’t had the money lately and they don’t have them at the library. I have some books, that as much as I love, I could sell and they would be used more buy their new owner than me. Thank you for these tips!