Do you have a method for saving money while getting through your tbr? LET US KNOW! Edit: I’m being told Bookdepository closed down? Wow wasn’t aware of that.

@througtonsheirs_doctorwhol5914

Ай бұрын

Save gas by keeping and saving and Supporting your LBS ! Local Book Store (XD) They have been ther esince the beginning of local art stores, Cards game stores? They appeared cednturies after LBS! In french we have a specific word : libraire. Librarian isn't it more for a library than for knowing and selling books? Bibliothecaire is the local library person, and the Libraire is the know it all to help you get the books you need at the local book store.

@katehh9396

Ай бұрын

Libraries and library book sales! I'm actually also in Boston (btw if you haven't been to the Book Rack it's a fabulous used book store with a buy back program I basically use like a library) and at a library book sale recently got 10 books for $4.

@L.J.McEachern

Ай бұрын

There is a, I suppose, book reseller I use called Hamilton Books. Basically, they buy remaining stock of books, and they often have a lot of hardbacks for very cheap. It's great to use if you are looking for non-fiction because non-fiction can be expensive. They do have a fiction section that is worth searching. However, it's kind a buy it when you see it situation. If you see it, just get it. They may not have it for very long and their selection is always changing.

@timshel1429

Ай бұрын

Will not work for recent works, but there is always Project Gutemberg and the Open Library if you want to read something :).

@harrisonlynch4701

Ай бұрын

IRS auctions has estate sales. I found a Stephen King collection for only $30. You can search for estate sales in your area. It’s mostly families trying to get rid of everything so they can sell the house, so the minimum bids are hardly anything. Then you just drive up to the house and pick up anything you won the bid on. It’s also a great place for furniture

It’s technically part of the library, but Libby is AWESOME! For those who aren’t familiar, Libby is an app in which you enter your library card information and gain access to ebooks and audiobooks owned by your library system. There are normally a limited number of copies of each book, so sometimes you have to place holds and wait. Once it’s available, you check out your book for two weeks and can read/listen as much as you want. I use it for audiobooks, not so much ebooks, and I have been able to enjoy so many books because of it! It’s a thirty-minute drive to the library, but it takes one minute to select “check out” on my Libby app. I never would have read classics like Dracula without it, and I could read books like the Greenbone Saga in weeks instead of waiting for three years of birthday presents to add them to my repertoire. Anyway, get Libby! It’s free, it supports the library system, and it’s fun and convenient!

@AndrewBuis

Ай бұрын

Only thing I dislike about libby is there isn't a way to place a hold on an entire series. So if other people are reading it, often times I have to wait a couple weeks until the next one is available, in which case I've already moved onto the next series I wanted to read.

@lomeon

Ай бұрын

I second Libby, and add Hoopla, which is also accessible with a library card, but without the wait! Everything on Hoopla (Audiobooks, Comics, Ebooks, Music, Movies, TV) is instantly available with a limited number of borrows per month set by your library. Your library may also give you access to Kanopy which has an enormous selection of excellent movies.

@jonevansauthor

Ай бұрын

Yup. Also this or something like it, exists in many countries so if it's not available in yours or your area, do check with your local library if there's something you can use. Not it's not just ebooks, it's audiobooks too that some libraries can let you borrow.

@theashoxford6127

Ай бұрын

And if you live in a rural area like me where my local library doesn't have a large selection on Libby, if you're an American citizen you can get a free Broward County Libby card. This is a county in Florida that allows any American citizen to utilize their digital selection. They have tons of books, but be prepared to wait a couple of months for new releases. Even though they'll get 20+ copies of a new digital ebook, they have many very active readers who will place books on hold.

@assaf_jerry

Ай бұрын

What countries is this?

I use my local library a lot and have gotten into a good dialogue with the staff there. They wanted to increase their sci-fi/fantasy section of books in English (I live in Norway) so now they just order whatever I want to read 🤣 Most of those books come from recommendation from this channel BTW.

@kokushin55

Ай бұрын

This would be an amazing option for me. The selection of Fantasy in English in my local libraries is… slim. Being gentle here. I need to work in my social skills with library staff.

@stevenmatthews692

16 күн бұрын

Hallo! God deg.

God I have the worst habit here. I find myself easily distracted during reading even with all time favorite books, and I found listening to audiobooks at high speeds alongside reading really helps me a lot. So nowadays I read and listen side by side, which means I buy both the ebook and the audiobook 😂😂

@zachsawyer9912

Ай бұрын

I did this too for a while 😂 Using Libby for audiobooks while reading along on a physical book has saved my wallet and I would 100% recommend it. It can have a limited selection depending on where you live and the wait times can take a while, but you can get multiple library cards and just plan your TBR months ahead of time and you’ll get a new book pretty much weekly :) Hope that helps!

@justApigeon.

Ай бұрын

Having Andy Serkis read LOTR to me while I follow along in my book has been magical.

@keegangreene1694

Ай бұрын

I have the same issue. I find playing music helps a lot. There's a bunch of good study/reading/focus Playlists out there.

@ImSchneckenhaus

Ай бұрын

I do this too, and it helps me to use text-to-speech. I just use the in-device spoken content for iOS and its definitely cheaper because you just need to have the eBook. Siri voices sound quite natural enough.

@lisa.hennessey19

Ай бұрын

I read this way too, but I use Libby. Yes, wait times can be long. But for most my fantasy books I love listening to them. So I will place my holds and then while I'm waiting I have a plethora of other books to read in the meantime. Sometimes I don't want to wait that long for new releases so theb I just read it. Bit I have popular series I'm waiting to start and as soon as they become available, I start the book and put the current read on hold or continue reading it alongside the one in libby.

If you are hesitant buying an e-reader and are comfortable sacrificing a bit more comfort with your reading, there are a bunch of free e-reader apps for phones and computers as an option.

@jonevansauthor

Ай бұрын

Oh yeah, literally any tablet or phone, old or new, is more than enough for e-reading so you probably already have one. I think it's funny that people forget that Kindle/Kobo et al aren't just the e-ink devices.

@horselovasophie

Ай бұрын

Borrowbox if you live in the UK and have a library card is an example. I can't really think of any others.

@crediblesalamander8056

Ай бұрын

@@jonevansauthor That's true, but e-readers are so nice though and very cheap if you get them second hand. I personally can't read on a normal screen anymore unless it's a uni textbook.

@safaiaryu12

Ай бұрын

The only thing is that, depending on the model, e-readers can be gentler on your eyes. There's also a benefit in e-readers NOT being a regular phone or tablet, so you're less likely to get distracted by notifications or the internet. And for me, the phone screen is so small for the size of text that's comfortable to me that it's annoying. But you are absolutely right that this is an option, especially for folks who can't afford a dedicated e-reader.

I read a lot through the library, it allows me to take "risks" on books I'm not sure I'll like, because if I get 3 chapters in and hate it? ah well. And if I fall for a book I may then buy a copy for my collection on my shelves. Bonus the library is a 10 minute walk away, and it gets me out for a little daily excercise with the book as my carrot on a stick.

@Kristin-A-Book-Dragon

Ай бұрын

😂Yes Agreed 👏

Oh my god. A minisode of “Daniel Outside!”

@billyalarie929

Ай бұрын

It’s VERY EXCITING! I even know one of the places he went to!! I FEEL LIKE WE ARE SO TOIGHT RN

I sometimes buy books at thrift stores, swap meets, garage sales, and stuff like that. There's a thrift store near me that sells books for 5 for $1.

@smiththewright

Ай бұрын

That’s smart! I’m doing the same 🧠

Book clubs are great ways to meet friends overeager to loan their favorite books

@tracyrose4178

Ай бұрын

I've still have a book I'm waiting to be returned by a neighbor... lol. Its been six months.

@Anna-oy6zl

Ай бұрын

@@tracyrose4178 I've found the work around "oh hey! how are you going with that book!? i've got someone lined up to read it next when you're finished with it......" hahahah give it BACK!!

Many libraries have apps now for ebooks, audiobooks, and even movies/shows. My local library has Libby and Kanopy and all I had to do was select my library and enter my card number. Also libraries are an incredible resource beyond "reading". For example this week I checked out a soldering iron to make a small electronic repair

I switched to ebooks and only keep physical copies of books I can’t live without. Saved sooooo much money this way.

@AndrewBuis

Ай бұрын

And SO much bookshelf space! I only keep my top favorite series as physical books on a single bookshelf. I used to have 6 bookshelves completely filled, but moving that many books was a no-go.

@crediblesalamander8056

Ай бұрын

Yup, same. I read everything either from the library or as a cheap ebook on sale. If there's something I especially love or I wanna support the author more, I splash out for a physical book with a nice cover. Now I save money and my bookshelf looks a whole lot nicer because I only have the books with the fancy covers I prefer.

@gnomishviking3013

Ай бұрын

@@crediblesalamander8056 Yah when my book shelf got to near 500 books it was time to let go of alot of them and reevaluate haha

@kirstencorby8465

Ай бұрын

I've done that lately, because I have a small house and it is already full of books.

Excited for this cause since Im so poor i exclusively use the library. Sometimes for birthdays someone gets me one of my favorites from that year but thats it (also, a library 40 minutes away by car from my home, 40 minutes by bus from my university. So in the summer, when i dont have school i have to take a whole morning or afternoon to go there and bring 4-5 new books)

@FIntan-vr9cv

Ай бұрын

Learn how to pirate! No really there is no shame in pirating and supporting authors via other means

@dianaayt

Ай бұрын

​@@FIntan-vr9cvi dont like reading on my phone at all and tbh i feel bad pirating haha the only way i do that is with manga. And some audiobooks here on youtube

Some tips for getting more out of public libraries: You can check for books on the online catalog for your library system (usually your city or county) and have them delivered to your local library. Most states have an interlibrary loan program. If you can’t find a link on the library website, ask a librarian. There’ll be an online catalog of all the library books available in your state. Often you can order directly from that catalog, but sometimes you need to go through a librarian. There might be a small fee, but that’s rare. Your library system might have access to an a wider interstate or even international lending program. They tend not to be very transparent about these, but if a book’s on WorldCat, it’s worth asking a librarian if the library can get it for you. Many library systems have purchase request programs. Again, this may be on the website, or you may have to go through a librarian. You might also be able to request that ebooks and e-audiobooks be added to Libby. Libby is wonderful, especially for audiobooks, but other people have talked about that.

I only started using the library in the past year and while it doesn’t have EVERYTHING, it has a LOT. Cut my book buying in half, such an amazing resource

My library has 3D printers, kilns, laser cutters and SO much more!! I just hate waiting when I'm reading a series and have to wait for holds 😅

@asexualtrickster

Ай бұрын

What I usually do at this point is I will check out the first book in a series and if it seems like it's a series that I will want to finish and don't want to wait for *then* I will buy the rest of the books for it (I try to use thriftbooks as often as possible, especially since they have free shipping when you get over a certain amount). That way at least you're still using your library but also if you want to buy the books in a series YOU KNOW you're gonna read then go ahead and get them!

The best part of going to a library is being able to borrow books from other libraries within your network. I do this all the time, as my library has a small selection of Scifi/Fantasy books.

@cygnuschild9415

23 күн бұрын

A lot of the time you can borrow books from other libraries from outside of your network as well through a service called interlibrary loan! Not every library does it, but you can always ask about it.

Just an fyi, you gave some really clear identifying info about where you live in the boston area in this one. The cemetery you walked past had a clear name that you can easily find, combined with the time info you gave can really narrow down where you live. Not sure if this is something that concerns you, but I wanted to make sure you knew in case it does

Libby is my lifesaver, especially since I don’t have reliable transportation to go to a physical library. Not sure about other states or countries, but in the Twin Cities, MN I was able to register my library card to different counties which is great when a book has a long waitlist in one county but a shorter one in another. Super helpful with digital content or if your work/school is in a different county than your home and you could use a library near that as your go-to.

Our library isn't very close, but it has a children's section that can be accessed by colorful child-sized tunnels or adult sized entrances! I love going and just browsing the whole library for hours.

If you’re in Portland, Powels is having a massive sale the first weekend of June, so look into that! 1-3$ books. Edit: wrong month

@MagusMarquillin

Ай бұрын

...The first weekend of May was 3 weeks ago, 🤨 and surely they're not talking about next year.

@KomekoroKoa

Ай бұрын

Powell’s also ships all over for media mail prices - shipping for an order under $40 was flat rate $5.99 and shipping on orders over $40 is free. They have a mix of new and used and are a great place to haunt if you are looking for specific editions or covers to complete a set.

@phoenixking62

Ай бұрын

Sorry, June.

@asexualtrickster

Ай бұрын

My bank account is in so much danger with that sale being announced 👀

Book Outlet has been where I've been getting my books for the last year. Basically new books unsold by primary retailers for half the price and usually better. I've saved hundreds (in Canadian $). $50 can get 6-10 books instead of 2-3. Now I cringe at the thought of having to pay regular cover price but I'm still forced to on occasion as Book Outlet's selection is limited.

I go to my library ALL the time and will always spend longer and check out more than I intended to. It finally occurred to me to just check out a movie from the library if I can’t find it on streaming (saving money instead renting it), which has happened several times. If I HAVE to buy a book, I’ll either order it from my local book store, or get a used copy on something like Thriftbooks. I’ll deliberately choose Fair or Acceptable especially if it’s a book written before like the 90’s, because I actually love the worn look of the book, like it’s passed through the hands of so many people before it got to me.

Just going to add to the praise for local libraries. I have saved thousands of dollars using my local libraries for physical books, ebooks, and especially audiobooks. And don't forget they typically have a budget for each quarter for purchasing new titles and generally love to hear from their members what they would like to see added to their catalog. I've requested dozens of titles over the years and have only been rejected a few times for budget or logistical reasons. It does generally mean you have to wait even longer though.

Being a librarian this video was so great! Thank you for highlighting the amazing services that public libraries provide their communities.

When I lived in Boston, Brookline Booksmith was one of my favorite spots. Seeing it again was like a nostalgia punch to the gut. Plus I got The Stand there for like 5 bucks!

There's a place, roughly 20 miles away, that does a book fair once a month from April-September. You can donate books or money and take as many books as you want. I've come across some incredible reads that I probably never would have tried otherwise. I'm also lucky to have a library 5 minutes away, alongside a couple of thrift stores and used book stores.

If you live in NYC I strongly recommend getting cards from the three major branches here: New York Public Library, Queens Public Library, and Brooklyn Public Library. It does not matter what borough you live in and it’s a straightforward process. Once you gain access to all three, if one library doesn’t have something you need another surely will. I use them for Libby and they are sooo convenient! (ALSO you gain access to a culture pass, which basically means you get to do several things around the city for free, like going to museums.)

Libraries are so, so cool! We love our local library, used to go at LEAST once a week when I was younger, do the picture search in the children’s section, and take out a few books. They also have very cool events; one time they brought in a man who brought his falcon, and we had a little lesson on falconry! Not something you see everyday. But yes, book reading and book collecting are 2 different hobbies. I do both, but I have definitely read more than I have. Gotta love used book stores! I don’t have any by me (they closed down), but whenever I see one I HAVE to go in. Edit: I completely forgot about online library services! Apps like Libby, or Overdrive are EXTREMELY useful for me, I can use my library card, and access the online content my library has for nothing! You do just have to be aware that there may be a waitlist, but they tell you about how long it will be, and how many copies they have and who is waiting for each copy. It is so so useful (yes, I use this to read books in class nowadays)

I'm SOOO glad that the very first thing promoted is using the library! Also, for people who like electronic reading, that unlocks apps like Hoopla and Libby so you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks from the library. It's not that I love reading on my phone. But I no longer always have a mass market paper back jammed in a back packet. I always have my phone. My next big question is how do you find drm free copies of the books you like for purchase? I was super excited when I bought my ereader, mostly because I'm trying to downsize my life and there are tons of books in my collection that I like owning, but don't actually need in its dead tree form. I really want to reserve that for books that are special to me. But I do not want to replace my paper copy with a license that could get revoked. I want to be able to download that file onto my electronics and say that it is mine.

I check out books from the library all the time without even having to step foot in the building. My library uses the Libby app, and I can browse check out and read ebooks and audio books from my phone/tablet. I know not everyone loves that, but I find it so convenient.

Buying books from the library is great! How I finally own books the last few years. They are little shops in libraries typical called "Friends of the library" and if your library doesn't have one, you can start one. People donate their old books to be sold for .50-$2 and they money goes toward supporting the library. My tip is finding out which library location are in the richer areas. In my experience people will donate more new and good condition books there. I even got a fairyloot book for $2 once

@elise85391

Ай бұрын

That’s a steal! I guess the two I’ve been to in my area just weren’t the best, cause they had so few newer books, they were mostly really old books, but I’ll definitely check out the more upscale neighborhoods!

@mmerc808

Ай бұрын

My old library had that. Every month they would have a sale where you could fill a grocery bag full of books for $10. So much fun.

The booksmith is my favorite bookstore in Boston. Best place to buy used books!

For Americans: Lots of libraries across the nation offer free library cards and then you can access their Libby/Overdrive options! Even if you don’t live there. I’m in NC and have a card for Broward County Florida. There’s a guy on YT who has videos on these cards and the steps to get them. Happy reading!

@elise85391

Ай бұрын

What’s the KZread channel?

@Lauren.Wagstaff

Ай бұрын

@@elise85391 I think it’s Dylan Can Read

Have you ever thought about looking at used book stores that are small businesses and posting shoutouts for them? I used to have a used book store I loved, but after 45 years, the guy shut down. Now there's a smoothie shop where it used to be. It was called the Re-Markable Bookstore... which, you can't deny was an awesome name for a used bookstore. I recently found a new used bookstore which is quite a bit farther away. They have poetry readings and other events there. I brought them 3 boxes of books, mostly children's books, and they were so excited to get them in. They gave me as many books as I wanted that day. Also, I have bought many, many books from my library's 1 dollar store. All hardcovers. I managed to buy a nearly complete series there in fact.

3 Daniel Greene videos in a row? loving the new format of these!!

So glad the library was your first one. So many people seem to have forgotten about them!

Truly an unhinged thumbnail

@thebookwyrm235

Ай бұрын

Brandon Sanderson would approve. There's a photo of him chomping a copy of Steelheart somewhere on the interwebs.

As a librarian I love how you have highlighted libraries here!! If you don't find what you are looking for on the shelf you can often talk to your librarian and see if they can get you something through inter-library loan, or they might even take your feedback into account the next time the library is purchasing books! It certainly pays to befriend your local librarian :) Happy reading everyone!

Another lovely Upload

@DanielGreeneReviews

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

Love the library love I'm moving to Boston soon and I've already thoroughly scoped out the library situation

Also most libraries are happy to accept suggestions for books they don't have yet! They might decline a book here or there for reasons but usually they added what I asked for!🎉

I love you for taking the time to encourage library usage. It’s such an underrated resource. There are also some libraries that will let you sign up for a membership even if you don’t live in their state. Making a donation to support their efforts are welcome. Thank you for this Daniel, you are a bookish angel ❤️

I'm really enjoying the formula of your latest videos! Getting books in the Netherlands can be an issue outside off thriftstores. You still have to buy a library card which can be pricey (for people with low income it can be free sometimes) but now the government is upscaling the tax rates of books by 12%. A new book in dutch can be around 30€ already so this is definetely not helping. Thrifting and little free libraries can be a lifesaver here and without it, I do think reading would slowly becoming for the rich again. Thanks for this helpfull video! Also, I wouldn't mind watching a (if you want it to be short) video of just clips of Pips and Mako being good catos :p

@nyxian_grid

Ай бұрын

wait, do you mean you have to pay for a library card in the Netherlands?

@Hilke.v.W.

Ай бұрын

@@nyxian_grid yes we do! It's around 95€ a year for a complete unlimited subscription for a year. For some people that is a lot of money. It starts at around 45€ but you can only get a few books a year then. I've always believed that libraries should be free and the government should put a lot more money into it. In my opinion it should be a right to have access to knowledge through books for everyone! 95€ is like two weeks of the bare minimum groceries

@viking-astronaut

Ай бұрын

​​@@nyxian_grid If you're 18 or under, it's free, and my local library has a free plan from 19 to 30 but you can only borrow up to 12 items a year, no e-books. Otherwise, you pay a monthly fee or for a year, depending on what plan you pick. I was surprised to hear so many North Americans talk about how library cards are free even for adults.

@nyxian_grid

Ай бұрын

@@viking-astronaut i am surprised that you charge in the NL... I've lived in several European countries and library cards are all free.

@crediblesalamander8056

Ай бұрын

@@viking-astronaut Are you sure it's not 12 items loaned out at any given time? Because that's what my local dutch library has for most plans. 12 a year is not a lot.

No doubt other's will be screaming it's praises already, but in tandem with a library card: the Libby app! Total life changer!

I don't know how it works in western countries but I'm from post soviet country and secondhand bookstores are big thing here. You can buy lots of used books in a slightly worse condition or just very old editions from soviet times for great price. Example: If I search for new edition of a book called "zebuloni" in main local bookstore it costs 7.3$ while old soviet edition of the same book in secondhand will cost me 1.84$. That's how I save money on books.

@jonevansauthor

Ай бұрын

We used to have lots of second hand book shops in the UK, but most of them couldn't compete with the charity shops (amazing what free labour will do, in conjunction with favourable tax incentives for charities). Some have managed to survive, and some charities run second hand shops but they tend to overprice their books (the charities, not the book lovers) because they've no interest in fair pricing just creaming as much profit for their charity as possible. It's not considered that they could be both a charity that helps people get cheap books etc, as well as providing funding for .

@keithbellic2629

Ай бұрын

I’m in Australia, and second hand books here range from $0.50-$5. Whereas first hand books can be between $20-35. Really doesn’t help with my hoarding habits…

@hallofries

Ай бұрын

love me some jemal qarchxadze appreciation

I live in Massachusetts and my smaller local library is connected to bigger libraries so if I want something and they don’t have it another library will send it to my local library. It can take a few days but it’s a nice surprise when I get a text telling me a book I’ve been waiting for is sitting on the hold shelf at my local library.

Stuff your kindle days for predominantly romance readers. Romance authors, most are independent, collectively give their e-books away for free for one day. And the sales are usually once per season/every four months. And they announce the dates of the sale well in advance. I think there are other similar events for other genres, but I'm not as familiar with them. And the stuff your kindle days are mostly for romance.

Thanks for the video. I have Half Priced Books near me but never thought of the benefits. Also, libraries, I will GPS now.

When I was a teenager I hangout at the library. That's where I got some of my books and alot of my Reader's Digest from was the library's book sale area. So I love the library.

Both Abe books and Book Depository are owned by Amazon - (at least in the UK, and in the UK amazon closed Book Depository down last year) Im not sure if BD in the US is also owned by Amazon though.

@violetsidhe

Ай бұрын

Yeah we don’t have book depository either in New Zealand.

@elise85391

Ай бұрын

Good to know!

Yeah definitely check library sales, especially because the money goes to supporting the library! I got (the regular) hardcover of Tress at my library sale for 7 dollars (which is a lot for a library sale but it’s also a new book).

A lot of people have already mentioned Libby which is my favorite app. Also the local indie bookstore I love reduces the price on books that are damaged so I always look for damaged copies. Used bookstore... If I had a nickel for every time I found nearly complete manga collections I'd have two nickels which isn't alot but it's weird it's happened twice. Also I got a rule where only one shelf plus the top of a small table are the only room I can use for new books that haven't been read. Still have like.... 60-70 unread books but it used to be closer to 150 so.....

World of Books in the UK is brilliant! Delivery is free and B-Corp certified, and there's so many options! Can't recommend them highly enough - I recently ordered one of Abercrombie's trilogies for

2nd and Charles is great! I just picked up a few of the Wheel of Time books I was missing and the first five Malazan books for under $4 a piece. I was thrilled

Love how the special editions look, they don't change the story ❤

Another thing about libraries for people in small towns that are near larger library systems. Some of the library systems offer library cards to people who work within the area, but don't live there. Mine just requires you to renew it every year. Some also offer a paid annual card that is usually not very expensive, compared to buying a lot of books throughout the year.

some libraries also give you ability to use a state library for audiobooks

There are a couple of little free libraries in train station waiting rooms near me. I’ve found some gems in those!

helpful, love it!

Great video! You should do more where you get out in the world, maybe do some book store reviews.

I find that going to thrift stores saves me a lot of money and sometimes you can also find unique hardcovers

Libraries are amazing! Also a great resource for checking out free ebooks and audiobooks!

Its funny that so many of us live in both these worlds. I have found my love for special editions and want to save money needs a balance, so i have started using Libby for a lot of my casual reading or for longer books that i may need some assistance finding the time to finish. When i truly love a book i try to find the version i like the most to keep on my shelf. I have started doing unhauls of my standard editions to help also save costs when i can find books at my local bookstore instead for store credit i earn.

Another great tip for the library, some libraries will let you pay a small annual fee to get a non-resident card. Fairfax county in Virginia is only about $28/year, and they have a great selection of SSF books on Libby. It's a great option if your local library doesn't have the best online selection.

I recently got a kobo, and i have my libraries on libby! I looooove owning books but cant afford it most times. Ill buy the books i absolutely love, and put on a wishlist others, for future buys

What I often do is read the library book first (mostly through Libby) and when I love it and want to have it I buy it. Which means I'm filtering out all the meh books that I would've spent money on otherwise.

My local Aldi is selling used books for a 10p donation to charity. I haven't found any novels there that I wanted, but I did find a pretty thicc comprehensive guide to DIY that I would have easily paid a tenner for, or more. I paid 20p, as I didn't have any 10p coins with me, and I didn't even consider asking for change.

I love thriftbooks it’s where I normally go to get books!!

Hello! related to the 2 point (buying second hand books) for those of us from the UK, the best (from what I have seen) online 2nd hand book store is Wob (world of books); they sell books that they get from charity stores and call back lots. The books are at new, near mint and used versions so you can kinda set your price to pay using that! I love them as I normally do a bulk buy of books from my TBR (to help lower the shipping cost per book), getting about 10-12 books at a time for about £50-£55. My only downside is that they are not as well stocked of indie books because of their stock coming from charity shops etc but overall, they are fantastic!

I live in a town of around 80,000 between the Rockies and the Mississippi. We have a used bookstore and an awesome library and I use both. I agree those are great resources that go overlooked too many times.

Kayla dodging the pole was hilarious hahaha

I’d love a video on Left Hand of Darkness after you finish reading it!

Depending on where you live and the size of your currant personal library, thrift stores can be amazing sources of books. I purchased hundreds of books from local thrift stores when I was in college. The only ones that were over $1 were nicer addition hard covers. That being said, the selection and prices can vary greatly from region to region and from store to store.

Maggers and Quin is a great online and physical local book store in Minneapolis, MN. They have a mix of new and used, and if they don’t have a book you are looking for, they can order it for you, at least in the physical store. Highly recommend. They have a lot of used Non-Fiction for incredible value

@FancyTuna77

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I love Magers and Quinn! I used to work across the street from it and would go there on my breaks or while waiting for my bus. Still a bit on the pricier side imo but it’s a great store

I love using libby on my phone & I use it everyday. I also love seeing all the free e books available. There are lots of stuff your kindle events for genres. So lots of romance books or scifi books will be available for free for 1 or 2 days.

Library cards are badass! I’ve had the same one since 2007 when I was in elementary school.

Thriftbooks at least is not owned by Amazon, but both Book Depository and Abebooks (and probably many more) are. Anyway, I'm living in the EU, so many of the US and UK sites can get expensive - at least the shipping costs from US have seemed to jump up quite a bit over the past years. Shipping costs from the UK are more manageable, but post-Brexit chaos in shipping from there was horrific - almost half the books I ordered from there (either from WeBuyBooks or especially World of Books) were just lost in transit, and the companies were not exactly willing to respond to reclamation claims - so I'm still careful about ordering stuff from there.

Another thing. Many libraries will let you have a card even though you don’t live in the vicinity. Many of these are bigger libraries that have mammoth collections of ebooks. I have one that wanted me to go to a physical branch to renew it, and the nearest branch was further away than I wanted to drive, but I emailed them and we worked it out that I could renew from home. They’ll usually work with you.

Living outside of the States, I've used Everand (previously Scribd) for years now and it's helped me read varied genres. They have books in Spanish too, which I love. For used physical copies, I use medimops! You can mark books as faves and when they get a copy in stock, they'll notify you. Their english language books are also quite varied.

Brookline Booksmith basement is heavenly!

Libraries r the best!! Have totally gotten my kids hooked on books by using the library often and now they literally shout for joy when I say let’s go to the library. I usually have to give them a limit or they would each bring home like 50 books every time we go! It’s the best and using it more never means more cost. Plus our library has all sorts of online ebooks & audiobooks so you don’t even have to physically go to most libraries to get their benefits! Love libraries 🎉

@meganwarr6258

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Our library also offers puzzles, board games, fishing equipment, day passes to museums, cooking classes, paint classes, & sewing classes. Seriously check out the library near u if u r blessed to live near one!

I just got a Library card a month ago and it's been so much fun to read all of the cool books they have!

With my library, you can use Libby and hoopla which is great for not just ebooks but also audiobooks. I've ready 40 books since February all through this avenue. And Libby works with Kindle too

I am lucky to have my mom, who loves reading and made sure it was accessible for all her kids. I've gone to the library multiple times a week since I was a few months old, and got my own card when I was 8.

Definitely check out the Used Book Superstore in Burlington, MA! Great staff, great selection, and close to you there in Boston

I need to get better about this, but if you have Little Free Libraries in your area those can be super fun to check. It feels like a little treasure hunt when you find a good you've been looking for in one of those.

I lost my job 3 years ago. I got a new one. This new one lets me listen to audiobooks, music, and whatever. Audiobooks have been a ultimate win. I used to poo poo em. It would take me months to read a book due to distractions and eye pain. Now it takes me a few days, or a coupla weeks if I am taking my time. Honestly I need to save space too. Using audiobooks have vastly shown me more authors than I ever read before. Audiobooks have got me going through far books a year. If I can't get it for free then I totally spend the bread on it. I retain books easier that way too. I actually have more books now that I actually cherish because there is no audiobook for it. I am saving physical books for a day when I dont have to sit in front of a computer and my eyes dont hurt. Physical books feel like cherished collectors edition cookies I am storing for later, while I can eat all the ice cream I want with audiobooks now. Sorry for the ramble, what I was mainly getting at in connection with your video is that it has also saved me money that I can't afford to spend otherwise.

4:02 even if you don’t live very close to a library, but can get to one to get a card, it will give you access to their online/digital apps. Depending on your library, this includes ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, music, movies, etc. I’ve also gotten good condition used books for under $5USD from eBay.

One of the many librarian goblins here to remind everyone: if your local branch doesn't have what you're looking for, most libraries are part of larger systems and can pull books in from sister libraries (called and inter-library loan). Your collections librarian also generally loves to here suggestions from their patrons so that they can make sure that their collection is tailored to the interests of their users.

In every city I have ever lived in the local used book store has been my favorite place to hang out for a while. Each one has its own flavor and I try to visit new ones in places I visit when I can. Even if I’m not looking to buy I can always chill for as long as I want reading first chapters or whatever.

An onther option are the small litle libraries, where you can bring and take books. Of corse you are not always succesful, but I've found some hidden gems there. And you always know a place, where you can bring your unhauld books.

Even more free/cheap ways to get books: Always check what apps your library card gives you access to! Even if your nearest library isn't close, they may have digital resources that are more convenient! Many people mention libby, but my library also uses hoopla and BorrowBox. Plus even if it's not a secondhand book specific shop, any op shop/charity shop/thrift store probably has books and I've sometimes found new releases for like $3AUD. AND free little libraries!

Against all of this really useful information, I just backed your Kickstarter for the omnibus plus the hardcover of neon ghosts, though this is all very useful, and I will take it into consideration in the future.

Oh Daniel, I wish you had filmed the signup process at the library. Demystify it for people. Public libraries also have streaming media these days too -- movies, music, ebooks, audiobooks, even comics.

I love going to the library, both my toddler and I get books from there all the times. If I like a book I read from the library I usually go buy the book. Right now I checked out The Shadow Of The Gods by John Gwynne.

goodwill also has an online used book store!

Another good way to get some cheap books are Amazon return stores. If you are in a big enough city I guarantee there is one near you and they are so cheap that I was able too get all the Wheel Of Time books for like $50

@elise85391

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How do you search for these? Does Amazon have a list of them somewhere?

Love! Project Gutenberg. Nowhere else would I be able to find a copy of a magazine from the 1880s that Bram Stoker used in his research in writing Dracula. Amazing research resource on top of reading for fun.

Our local library is pretty good and if they do not have what I am looking for will order it, I mean, sure, you have to return them, but still, free, there is also a Goodwill about a mile away with a pretty nice selection

Libby and hoopla as well as Anna's archive which I highly recommend even Chirp if you are into audiobooks they are so cheap on there depending on how new they are.