A Good Thriller discussion

Do you buy most of your books or rely mostly on libraries ?

I used to until 4 years ago and now I get almost all my books at the library; it helps to reserve the books online before the publishing date.

Mostly libraries. I'm not a big one for reading the same books multiple times so I don't feel the need to display a book collection. I also like that I'm not creating the need for more books to be printed. I read mainly library ebooks. I have 2 out of state cards (I might drop one now that my library has expanded it's ebook selection). I do by some audio books through Audible.

The only print books I buy are cook books.

I did for years, but my house was being overrun with books. I do download free books through Bookbub and patronize my library faithfully now.

I buy a few audio books and physical copies of cookbooks and knitting books. Other than that, I have stopped buying books and instead I borrow audiobooks and ebooks from the library.

I used to purchase all my books but being on a fixed income has changed that. Now I use two libraries in my state and Kindle Unlimited for as many books as I can. That leaves me purchasing only books that I cannot find free. With as many books as I read, my budget is quite a bit happier.

I buy many of my books - either paperback or Kindle - but also get many paperbacks and gift cards for Christmas and birthdays.

Except for a few authors whose books I keep, when I'm done reading the paperbacks, I pass them on to friends or the local library.

I bought a lot of books in the last few years so have now taken a step back and am simply getting through my TBR as well as utilising my library

My local library runs a used book store also. They sell used paperback books for $1.00. I utilize that or by used paperback books on line in the $3.00 range. When In get done reading I donate them all back to the used book store at my local library.

Mostly kindle books now. Had to stop buying loads of books, house was full.

Only get hard back autobiographies now.

I usually get my books from the library. I only buy books if i need it for one of my clubs, or a buddy read for a readathon. usually it'll be a book that is too long of a waiy at the library. I need it in time to start.

Here in the UK, the most popular way to buy second-hand books cheaply is at the many charity shops. Most even small towns have two or three such shops and even hardbacks can be had for as little as two pounds ($1.32). In the country, cash-strapped councils have closed many libraries so the charity shops move books often. For books I don't want to keep that's where they go to. Can someone think of a way of recycling e-books?

I buy most of my books. For the most part, I split it between Kindle books, library book sales, and a discount book store including their annual clearance sale where several of their stores in the area come together at the state fairgrounds for a combined sale. I keep the physical books for some authors, give some authors' books to my mother to read, and donate the rest.

Preparing myself for some venomous emails from fellow authors because I only buy hardcover books, and those written by specific authors. To my credit, the list is growing.

I buy mine. Mostly from charity shops as getting hardbacks for around £1 can't be sneezed at. Occasionally I use my kindle.

Very rarely I buy books brand new - if it is one of a series I have been reading etc.

I have a few favourite authors and this has expanded slightly thanks to this site.

I buy a lot of books, but not as many as I used to since I get a lot from publishers these days.

I have too many books and a limited budget, so I get most of mine from the library now, and I can request books I could never find in a book store. I don't care about owning hard copies of books, but I do love reading hard copies of books. Love my library.

I used to buy everything I read, but books became very expensive and I was running out of room. I donated many books and still had too many, so about 20 years ago I began using the library almost exclusively. A few years ago I started downloading free books on my Kindle app and started getting ARC's, so I have plenty to read now, no storage problem, and it saves me a bundle!

I buy books that I really love and want to constantly re-read. For the most part though I utilize the underrated library. My county has just small libraries and they do not carry a lot of the books I want to read. I found some on overdrive. If it is something I really want to read and it is reasonably priced then I will usually by the e-book.

I still buy a lot but try to get whatever I can in the library too.
I'm not crazy about reading on kindle or Nook it hurts my eyes and keeps me awake-not relaxing at all. Pretty much defeats the purpose. I trade in everything when I finish at the used book store.Gives me some money back. But, unfortunately I don't get the price discount by buying it electronically. Oh well!

I’m fairly lucky. I’m a book blogger and I get unsolicited book mail often. Or I’m asked if I would like a proof copy.
I do buy books regularly but my review books come first.

80% library. If it's a new one I can't wait for, buy, or buy used through Abe, amazon, etc.

I do buy the vast majority of mine. Rarely use a library.

I buy books of my favorite authors, and I collect special editions, but I also use the library a lot and buy a lot of ebooks. I love to browse thrift stores for books and order quite a few from Abebooks and Thriftbooks.

Mine 50% - 50%

Net Galley and authors and publishers sent to me, Kindle books, and physical books given as presents

Paperbacks from Walmart, sales on kindle, and I just discovered thriftbooks.com for gently used books cheap. My local grocery store chain has a donation bin for the United Way charity. I take books there to donate and often find others to buy for $1, and it benefits the charity.

I buy physical books of my favorite authors and of books I think I will reread. I am an obsessive rereader, so if I really enjoy a book, it's likely I will reread it.

I'm trying to get more books from the library but dang when they come in I have to put down my current read because of the time limit.

I buy ebooks - unfortunately can't share like I did with physical books but eBooks take up much less space. Do look for what I want in library more and more. 99% of my audio books come from library.

I get the books I buy at ThriftBooks. Love that online app!! Also I get a lot of books at the library app Libby!! Who needs to buy E-books and audiobooks when you have that resource!!

After reading lots and lots of e books,I'm beginning to miss physical books.So,I now I'll buy a substantial number to replenish my physical library.

I have slowed down. I have Kindle Unlimited, which I can see counts for buying a book and then I do use Libby a lot, especially for my audiobooks. If I buy a physical book I have to really want it in my collection. I am running out of room for physical books so I just have to slow down. So thank God for Kindle Unlimited and Libby!!

As my city doesn't have good libraries,I have to buy books.In a way,it is a blessing in disguise as I don't have to worry about returning them or getting stuck in traffic for hours,going to the library,or to find parking spaces for that matter.

I also like being surrounded by my physical books and keeping them for years.Those old books also remind me of what life was like when I first bought them.Many of those I bought from different cities and countries and those books bring back their own memories.

I very rarely buy books. I work for a public library and get my books there.

Yes I buy my books. However I sell most of them after reading. I keep a couple that are autographed or I know I will read again.

I have floor to ceiling book cases in most rooms of my house that are very full of books, so I do buy books, but for the most part recently I buy ebooks, audiobooks from Chirp, and use Libby and Overdrive a lot. I usually only buy physical books that I know I will want to read over and over, or from the authors I collect. I am out of room, otherwise!

I have over 300 books and have run out of room. So I use Libby all the time now. I use audiobook quite often so they have a good selection. If I really love the book I buy it for my collection. I am also a Goodwill shopper. Today I found 5 new books and spent $5 dollars for them. I refuse to pay full price for any book. I love the adventure in finding great books.

Sadly libraries in Italy are still mostly paper based, so with Covid times it's a bit hard to get books, but having scribs and audible I don't really need to buy anythin outside my subscriptions... Apart from books I prefer to own in paper because I plan to re-read them..and borrow to friends!

I buy all of my books. Which is a problem because I'm running out of space..!

Buy my books straight onto my Kindle Fire.

Often forget how many books I have on my fire, 600-800 books

But still over 1,000 on my shelf as well.

I buy onto my Kindle. I find it very difficult to read actual books these days as the print is usually too small for my poor old ageing eyes. :/

I buy most of my books at Car boot sales or as you say in the States Garage sales. Also charity shops and table top sales. You can buy 3 books for as little as $1 or pound.

Andrew wrote: "I buy most of my books at Car boot sales or as you say in the States Garage sales. Also charity shops and table top sales. You can buy 3 books for as little as $1 or pound."

But, that way, the poor old author loses out (and I'm speaking as a poor, struggling author, here). :/

My number one source: the library. For new books- I buy Kindle, for some used books, I go to an excellent used book store. As for new hardcover.... I haven't bought one of those in a long time. Last one I bought was probably Oryx and Crake

I buy new, I buy used, I buy for Kindle too and I'm rereading all my old paperbacks. I'm amazed how good some 20 year old books are!

Kerry wrote: "Andrew wrote: "I buy most of my books at Car boot sales or as you say in the States Garage sales. Also charity shops and table top sales. You can buy 3 books for as little as $1 or pound."

But, th..."

Those books were already purchased once, though, right? So the author made the money on the original sale? I buy some new books, but if I could only read books that I bought new, full price, I would read only about 10% of what I do now.

Kandice wrote: "Kerry wrote: "Andrew wrote: "I buy most of my books at Car boot sales or as you say in the States Garage sales. Also charity shops and table top sales. You can buy 3 books for as little as $1 or po..."
My case rests, though. Even loaded library books earn the author some cash for their work (says the author who's struggling to find a few cornflakes at the bottom of the near-empty box). . :(

I buy and borrow. I have a kindle so I buy books for it and then I use the library as well as I can grab ebooks on digital loan as well. So I have plenty to read and stay busy. :)

Most of my reads from the past few years are purchases from Audible.com, but I do have some on-line library memberships that I use as well. I like to listen and read at the same time :-).

To get good reading material I often use hoopladigital which hooks up to my library. Ebooks and Audiobooks (really handy when I'm driving somewhere) are available as well as graphic novels and other materials. Otherwise, I'll buy what I can't get free and absolutely need to read.