Frugal Reader Read Further

Are you a, "Frugal Reader?" I know that I am! By this I mean that you like to read but don't want to pay the new bookstore price. Well here are a few ideas that may help you acquire a frugal find.

• Library: I know this sounds like the obvious place to start. However, many people avoid using the library because it feels outdated. Our local library has a wonderful solution in helping you find that perfect read. Once you have an account with the Library, you can reserve your books online. They'll even  notify you when they are ready to be picked up. So simple!
• Share: Again, I know this may sound too simple. Find someone in the group who would like to share their copy. Perhaps you both could take turns purchasing that month's read and swap out. Then you're only purchasing every other time.
• Download: If you are a digital reader then there are several websites that can give you a flat rate for downloads. One site will even allow you to download several at one price or unlimited with another plan. The price of one month's downloads is around the cost of 1 new book purchase in the traditional bookstore at full price.
• Freebies: Some websites offer free books. You just have to be savvy and pay attention too what is being offered and when.
• Being Green: This doesn't mean planting your books in the backyard and waiting for a tree to grow. Nope, instead it's all about recycling what you have, to gain something you want. One website listed on our sidebar will pay for you to ship 10 items (books, CD's, or DVD's) to them. You in return receive 10 items of interest to you. The book exchange is essentially free.Your only cost is the shipping for your new items. So easy!!!!
• Internet Incentives: Pay attention to free shipping with Amazon and other sites; sometimes you can score a new/used copy at a fraction of what you would pay in-store. I just did this and my used copy was just about brand new.
• Local Finds: Take advantage of your local new/used bookstores and their sales. Their business is books. So you'll always find something on sale.

  Check out our sidebar! There are several links that can help you bring down the costs of your favorite reads.So don't allow your love of reading to break the bank. Save all the spending money for a new pair of shoes, or a night out on the town. Being a, "Frugal Reader" is a, "Smart Reader."