Where do you buy books?

[Shaun]

I thought I'd make a thread to recommend that HMV (I'm aware that on times I do sound like their PR gimp) have got a bundle of cult classics around the £2-£6 mark which is really worth exploiting.

I went in earlier today and picked up American Psycho and Kafka's Metamorphosis (&other stories) for £4 for the pair. Have also got Fahrenheit 451 and Brave New World from there before - they also have some Dickens, Verne, some others I'm too tired to remember.

Other than HMV - I tend to buy from The Works a lot. Their 3 for £5 deal :lovedup:

[Princess]

Well it used to be Waterstones before the Dublin ones closed down *sob* So I'm taking to either Hodges and Figgis or Dubray Books. I usually get a good bulk at Christmas from Amazon.

[InOne]

Usually off the net or in Waterstones. Might check out HMV though

[Angus]

I like the idea of recycling, so I belong to www.greenmetropolis.com where people can buy and sell their books, or from Play.com. I never pay full price for a book so wouldn't buy from a high street store, but if it's a really obscure title I get it from Amazon. And of course I always have a browse in any second hand shops .

[Callum]

Waterstones

[Kerry]

Amazon, Play.com, The Works, WH Smiths & market stalls/charity shops

[BigBrotherfan4ever]

I usally buy my books from Waterstones or WHS, but im thinking of buying from amazon, cause there loads im wanting & im thinking will be cheaper in the long run, is anyone else bought books from there & what are they like, is it a good service.

[Shaun]

I got a few of Stephen Fry's on Amazon - it's pretty good :) much cheaper too. But then I did get second-hand :laugh:

[Kerry]

I got a few of Stephen Fry's on Amazon - it's pretty good :) much cheaper too. But then I did get second-hand :laugh:

Amazons my number one place to buy them. I love the place. Just had a delivery today actually :D Excellent customer service too. They really value their customers

[Kerry]

I usally buy my books from Waterstones or WHS, but im thinking of buying from amazon, cause there loads im wanting & im thinking will be cheaper in the long run, is anyone else bought books from there & what are they like, is it a good service.

I can't recommend Amazon enough. Brilliant

[GypsyGoth]

Secondhand bookstores or amazon, I'd also drop into charity shops if they have books.

[Stephanie]

usually waterstones or borders.

[Niamh.]

amazon as I'm too lazy to go town to a book shop

[Benjamin]

Waterstones, online and at markets.

[Beastie]

The last book I bought was from play.com! "Room" for only £3. Not sure if it's still £3 now.. it was on Pancake Day when there was a few deals on play.com!

[Beastie]

The book I am sort of reading now "I never fancied him anyway" was only £2 from Sainsburys! There are some bargains out there.

[MTVN]

If I just want a cheap second-hand copy then alibiris and amazon are pretty good sites, if I want a new book it's normally WH Smith

[Niamh.]

The last book I bought was from play.com! "Room" for only £3. Not sure if it's still £3 now.. it was on Pancake Day when there was a few deals on play.com!

Oh, have you read it yet? I read that a few weeks ago, it's really good

[Livia]

I buy a lot of books at my local Oxfam shop. They're cheap compared to new ones which is great because I buy a lot of books. The back part of the shop is completely given over to books and there are comfy chairs where you can sit and have a read before you buy. I’m lucky enough to have an independent bookshop with a coffee shop near where I work and I buy quite a few books there. Other than that it’s mostly Amazon.

[Bojangles]

Online and at second hand bookshops.

[Kate!]

Amazon, The Works, second hand book stalls and Charity Shops. I would never pay a lot for a book (when they first come out in hardback they can be up to £15), I get through them too quickly, as I suffer from insomnia and often read through the night. lol.

[Patrick]

Easons. :idc:

[Boothy]

I buy most of my books from Amazon. Either there, WH Smiths or, occasionally, Waterstones. Waterstones is usually too expensive though.

[Black Dagger]

WHSmith
Ebay
Amazon
Waterstones

Mainly Amazon though, can't recommend the website enough, it's grand.

[MTVN]

It's a shame that so many bookshops are struggling for business now, I miss Ottakar's :(

[Kate!]

I buy most of my books from Amazon. Either there, WH Smiths or, occasionally, Waterstones. Waterstones is usually too expensive though.

Yes, I find that too, even when they have 3 for two on, it's a costly shop.

[MTVN]

3 for 2 has finished now, they ended it on friday after 10 years of having it :shocked:

[Chuck]

Here:

http://i.imgur.com/m61gK.png

It's near my house and even if I'm not gonna buy books, I just love going there and spend a few hours reading and having a coffee with my friends, it's a very calming and peaceful environment. :love:

I can't wait until I'm 60 years old, retired and just spending my days at bookstores, cinemas and cafes. <3

[Black Dagger]

3 for 2 has finished now, they ended it on friday after 10 years of having it :shocked:

WHAT? Now that's bunk... definitely sticking to Amazon.

[Niall]

I get mine on Isohunt. http://gagadailyboards.com/images/smilies/tumblr_loau1zzF4o1qk7ytco1_100.png

[nicole_burks]

We have Books-a-million or Barnes and Noble.

I buy from both of those places

[jennyjuniper]

I usally buy my books from Waterstones or WHS, but im thinking of buying from amazon, cause there loads im wanting & im thinking will be cheaper in the long run, is anyone else bought books from there & what are they like, is it a good service.

I buy most of my books from Amazon. But that's because I live in Denmark and English books cost a fortune. I would much rather have a WH Smith or Waterstones to browse in, although Amazon is cheaper and give a very good service.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I thought I'd make a thread to recommend that HMV (I'm aware that on times I do sound like their PR gimp) have got a bundle of cult classics around the £2-£6 mark which is really worth exploiting.

I went in earlier today and picked up American Psycho and Kafka's Metamorphosis (&other stories) for £4 for the pair. Have also got Fahrenheit 451 and Brave New World from there before - they also have some Dickens, Verne, some others I'm too tired to remember.

Other than HMV - I tend to buy from The Works a lot. Their 3 for £5 deal :lovedup:

i buy like 7 shelves at a time via auction and amazon

[Nick.]

Waterstones. Although I'll often read it at the library, I often read books more than once but if I keep them for more than a few weeks they'll become too tatty.

[Niamh.]

Amazon mostly

[InOne]

Off the internet mainly but in Waterstones if there's one I want on that day

[Black Dagger]

Amazon even more so now that I have my Kindle.

[BigSister]

Waterstones Whsmiths or if I see one I like in a charity shop. Sometimes I also use the supermarkets too

[Jay.]

Amazon.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

tesco

[Lostie!]

Wherever sells books I want, really. Usually Waterstones, The Works, WH Smith, Amazon.

When I'm in town and venture into a bookstore, it's possible I won't leave for a while. :laugh2:

[Kizzy]

Sorcerers apprentice

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

being into occult stuff makes you so interesting

[Kizzy]

I really wish I could say the same.

[Benjamin]

Wow, I just realised it's been over a year since i read a book properly :worry:

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

what

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

i wasn't even being sarcastic

kizzy trying to drag me when i am trying to be nice to her

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

oh i just read that back it does sound very sarcastic

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

anyway

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

still offended

[T*]

Waterstones (I can be in there for ages), and Amazon.
Edit: and tesco

[Princess]

I practically live at Waterstones Piccadilly, ah London. Also Amazon, WHSmith, Foyles and The Book Depository.

[Natalie.]

Waterstones, I like the sofas theree :spin: and WH Smiths.