Buy Books Cheap

If you are like me and don't have much money but you love to read and want your own library, learn how to get around the small problem of money and start your personal library for cents!

Step 1 Research and List

This step is first and foremost in that you will be able to use your book-searching time better if you actually know what to look for; research books and authors and write them down!
Try to find what genres of books interest you most and find titles that really embody the genre and write them down.
Listen to any and all recommendations from people whose opinions you trust or have reason to trust and write them down.
Do you really like movies? Why not check out the predecessors to your favorite films and.... write them down!

I suggest using a small piece of paper that can easily fit inside a wallet or purse or pocket so that wherever you are, you are prepared.

Comments

[beauwalker23]

tonight i went to goodwill after I ate and happened to glance at the books. Great find! got two OLD new books :)

[russian5]

Haha nice! I went to the used bookstore and found a book printed in 1915! And it's in practically perfect condition. Before reading this I never even thought to see if there was a used book store in my neck of the woods.

[Eutychus82]

I used to go to the library sales on the 3rd or 4th day, when they do the $3 a bag deal; pick out the best looking books, even if you don't like them, then take them to the used book store and get credit for books you really want, or take the cash

[anatole]

My wife and I love books and I thought your tips were excellent. I especially like the garage sailing idea. When the weather warms up we are going to go look for some books. Happy New Year to you. :)

[Derelicte]

Thank you! I appreciate it, please enjoy garage sailing when the season comes. Happy New Years!

[LinuxH4x0r]

My library has a sale about once a month where you can get a grocery bag full of books for only $3! Good tips!

[Hands Without Shadows]

Library card?

[MrsPost]

That 'book collection' might sound good now but the next time you move you'll be cursing it. I'm on the library card bandwagon. You already paid for those books so it's like you're wasting money by not reading them.

[Derelicte]

I read every book I buy at least once as soon as I buy it. Others I have read numerous times. And yeah I know they will be a hassle in the future to move, but hey, it's boring if everything is easy haha

[shooby]

Yeah no kidding. Although this instructable is more about how to acquire a book collection.

[srohwer]

You can even ask for them for free on Freecycle if there's a group near you.

Libraries sometimes sell off old books, too.

[ChrysN]

Yippee! Cheap books! Your right, there are always books to be found at garage sales.

[ChrysN]

Sorry I meant "you are right"._Oops!