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Michi
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buy books? library?

I am curious..what does every1 do? Do you buy ur books from a bookstore/amazon or ebay? or do you go to the library to borrow them. There are a few books that are newer such as the Emily Griffin novels I keep hearing raves about that none of the libraries have and when I asked if they could be put on hold, i was told they r on the list of new books that cant be saved... so how do u get ur books?

Posted 6/19/06 7:41 PM
 
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JenniferEver
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Re: buy books? library?

I ALWYAS buy. I haven't used the library since I was a kid. Since I'm such a bibliophile (and I never remember to return things) I even bought most of the books I used for papers in college. I have a membership at Barnes and Noble, but I buy from Amazon when it's cheaper. I also like to go into the stores. Every time I set foot in Barnes and Noble I drop at least $50-100.

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ETA: I'm so excited they're opening a Borders at the Atlas Center. A bookstore! Less than 10 minutes from my house! HEAVEN! Chat Icon

Message edited 6/19/2006 7:51:20 PM.

Posted 6/19/06 7:50 PM
 

dm24angel
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Re: buy books? library?

I buy from amazon.com..low prices...Ebay sometimes and Zooba.com ( get the new releases hardcover for $9.99!)

Posted 6/19/06 8:00 PM
 

mrsmck
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Re: buy books? library?

Well, since I work in a library, it's where I get all my reading material.

And Michelle, you're right about the no-reserve policy for high-demand items. Wait a while, and the titles will come off the list. then you'll be able to reserve them.

I love bookstores, but I make a list of things I want to read and get them from the library.

Posted 6/19/06 8:06 PM
 

saraH
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Re: buy books? library?

i try not to buy books, but i always do. but i look at it this way, i never buy hardcover, unless i have a gift card.

i'm too lazy to go to the library.

Posted 6/19/06 8:32 PM
 

mrsmck
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Re: buy books? library?

Posted by BNL2005

i try not to buy books, but i always do. but i look at it this way, i never buy hardcover, unless i have a gift card.

i'm too lazy to go to the library.



You can reserve books online from the nassau library website. www.alisweb.org You just need your card number and establish a PIN, and you're all set. you can even choose the pickup location. Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/19/06 10:03 PM
 

dpli
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Re: buy books? library?

I do both, but I realize now that I have a problem. I was cleaning this weekend and at one point just said, "Not ONE MORE book can enter this house until I have read some of the ones I already own...."

Hello, my name is Donna and I am a bookaholic. Chat Icon

Posted 6/19/06 10:37 PM
 

Jenziba
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Re: buy books? library?

I usually buy my books.

Posted 6/19/06 11:30 PM
 

dandj
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Re: buy books? library?

I used to buy books all the time, but it got completely out of hand...I had no where to put them...now I usually try the library first and only if its something I'm dying to read I'll buy it.

Posted 6/20/06 7:05 AM
 

Shanti
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Re: buy books? library?

I buy mostly. Like others have said though, it is really starting to get out of hand!

Posted 6/20/06 9:07 AM
 

danielleandscott
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Re: buy books? library?

I buy my books from Zooba

Posted 6/20/06 9:59 AM
 

jilmadison
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Re: buy books? library?

I try not to buy. But the library never seems to have what i am looking for. And the last time i got a book from the library it smelt soooo bad. I had to bring it right back - could not even read it!

Posted 6/20/06 10:52 AM
 

missus-hbradio
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Re: buy books? library?

I go to the library - I rarely re-read a book and plus what if I start to read and I dont even like it?

Posted 6/20/06 10:53 AM
 

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Re: buy books? library?

I try to go to the library first.

Posted 6/21/06 10:16 AM
 

karacg
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I have a Personal Librarian..... I think I am going to have to start paying her!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

But when DH goes to Farmingdale Home Depot I find myself in Borders and even tho I say I won't I wind up buying.... Chat Icon Chat Icon

Message edited 6/21/2006 10:22:37 AM.

Posted 6/21/06 10:21 AM
 

mrsmck
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Re: buy books? library?

Posted by karacg

I have a Personal Librarian..... I think I am going to have to start paying her!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

But when DH goes to Farmingdale Home Depot I find myself in Borders and even tho I say I won't I wind up buying.... Chat Icon Chat Icon



OOOHHH........how much to chagre?????
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Posted 6/21/06 12:01 PM
 

charon54
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Re: buy books? library?

I go back and forth. I get in a mood where I will take a bunch out of the library and then I get in buying moods.

Posted 6/21/06 12:13 PM
 

JenniferEver
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Re: buy books? library?

I probably have more books than soem small town libraries. FH and I have 4 floor to ceiling shves full, I have a shelf at my house and many more in boxes.

it's a sickness, but I WON'T STOP!

Posted 6/21/06 1:54 PM
 

jilmadison
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Re: buy books? library?

when I do buy, after I read it I sell it on ebay

Posted 6/21/06 4:42 PM
 

LUCY
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Re: buy books? library?

I always BUY.... WALMART or TARGET.......

Posted 6/22/06 9:51 AM
 

karacg
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Re: buy books? library?

Your local library can save you a ton of $$ ladies...!!!

Posted 6/22/06 10:37 AM
 

ODonnell
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I read 2 books a week so I'm at the Library every Saturday. I love my local libraryChat Icon

Posted 6/22/06 10:49 AM
 

salumunz
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Re: buy books? library?

I use the library 99% of the time unless there is a new book that comes out that I am absolutely dying to read.

Posted 6/22/06 11:01 AM
 

LUCY
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Re: buy books? library?

When I lived in Nassau, I used the library a lot more..... not sure what the difference is... but, Im not thrilled with the Suffolk library...maybe its just what Im used to...

So, Ive gone to Walmart, Target purchasing....

Posted 6/22/06 11:45 AM
 

AimeeE2006
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Re: buy books? library?

I buy at BJ's or Costco - I'm a Nicholas Sparks fan, so whenever he has a new book out that's where I go since it's hardcover. It's sooo much cheaper then Borders or B&N that way. They also have some paperback books as well.

Posted 6/22/06 12:24 PM
 
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