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How to Save Money on Books

By , About.com Guide

Looking to feed your book habit on the cheap? Here are several great ways to save money on books:

Read Free eBooks

Stuff your eReader with more books than you could read in a lifetime. There are literally millions of free eBooks out there:

Utilize Your Library

Dust off your library card. Then, use it to stock up on enough books and magazines to keep you busy for weeks:

Swap Books

Gather up all those books that you no longer want, and trade them for the books that you want right now. Swap.com and PaperBack Swap make it easy to swap books online.

Another Option: Throw a book swap party, and invite all your friends.

Rent Books

If owning books isn't important to you, consider renting. Try Chegg.com for textbooks and BookSwim for best-sellers.

Shop Second-Hand

Hit used book stores, thrift stores, garage sales and library book sales in search of previously-loved books at a fraction of their original price.

Tip: Take your old books to a used book store, and trade them for store credit.

Shop on Half.com

Snatch up new and used copies of books on Half.com. You can even find new-release books the same week they come out.

Get a Book Store Membership

In love with the experience of shopping at book stores? Sign up for the rewards program at your favorite store, and you could be on your way to earning discounts, coupons, free shipping and even free books.

Rewards Programs to Check Out:

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