Friday, July 15, 2011

Where to Buy Books - Book Blogger Hop

It's been a long while since I've particpated in The Book Blogger Hop, so today I decided to make and take the time to do so.
The Book Blogger Hop, hosted by Jennifer at Crazy-for-Books.com, connects book bloggers and readers together. It's a great way to meet and greet fellow book bloggers.

Each week a new question is offered up for us to answer in our post for the hop. This week’s question comes from Veronica of Read Books Have Fun.


"How/Where do you get your books? Do you buy them or go to the library? Is there a certain website you use like paperbackswap?

My Response:  In past decades, I'd purchased my books in bookstores, usually neighborhood used bookstores, and also picked up many a good read at garage and yard sales. For the past decade, I would say most books I purchase directly from the authors I have met online. I also occasionally purchase from Amazon.com.

Best of all for the past couple of years, most of the books that I read are offered up via authors at Reviews4Reviews.com, where I am a registered book reviewer, in exchange for a posted book review.

I also enter a lot of book giveaways on the internet and generally win two or three books a month by doing so. In fact, just yesterday I was announced winner of "The Art of Forgiving" book giveaway over at Two Kids and Tired Books.
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12 comments:

  1. I’m seeing a pattern of book acquisition here. After all, there are just so many places to get books and so many different ways to read them.

    It’s hard to beat the library for price and selection but it’s even harder to beat the convenience of browsing BN or Amazon from a Nook or Kindle, hitting a button and reading the book you picked in about sixty seconds.

    As usual, my answer to this week’s Book Blogger Hop question is all over the map. Hop on over and read my multipart answer – http://www.howardsherman.net

    Howard A. Sherman, Implementor
    http://www.howardsherman.net

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  2. I am so happy to see you hopping along this week!
    And I love your answers - get that plug in for R4R!
    Happy hopping!

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  3. I agree there are many choices and availabilities for book enthusiasts, Howard. I don't like to get my books from libraries, as I like to own the books I read.

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  4. I took a "me" day today, Brenda, and part of that was time spent catching up with blog friends. I enjoyed the day.

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  5. Used bookstores are the best! Thanks for hopping by today! I'm now following you in return. :)

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  6. Christy, I love used bookstores. I worked in one for a year awhile back. I think I spent half my paycheck at work! Thanks for the follow!

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  7. I love coming across something good in a yard sale or used book stores.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and following. I'm returning the favor.

    Have a great weekend!

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  8. Yes, yard sales and neighborhood bookstores are wonderful book havens. Thanks, Laura!

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  9. New follower stopping by... Thanks for the other ideas of where else I can buy books other than Amazon.

    Kristin @ http://kristincanread.blogspot.com

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  10. Hey Ruthie....Stopping by from the Blog Hop.

    Stop by to visit if you can. I usually get my books from the library.

    Elizabeth

    http://silversolara.blogspot.com

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  11. Hi Kristin! Nice to have you stop by and follow my blog. ZMy favorite is directly from authors. That way, I get a signed copy.

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  12. Of course, I'll be hopping over to visit you, Elizabeth!

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