Have you ever spent more money on books that you can afford? You must be a book lover, then. It is a real struggle for us to refrain from buying new books. And when you get to the point you really can't buy any more books, you feel an emptiness inside like no other. Am I right?
Reading books doesn't have to be expensive. That's why I gathered some of the best ways to save money and read more, without going out of budget.
Disclaimer: This is not an ad and I am not affiliated with any of the following sites, magazines or stores in any way or form.
1. Book Depository
Book Depository is an online bookstore that ships worldwide for free. They have new deals every day, and no shipping fees, which is great if your country doesn't sell books in English at a reasonable price (I'm looking at you Greek bookstores).
2. BookBub
One of my favorite subscriptions of all time, and the only subscription I haven't regretted so far is BookBub. You have the option to choose your favorite genres, and with that, you get an email a day with all the deals on books on those genres. From very low prices to free. Yes, free. I've ordered numerous ebooks for free from Amazon thanks to BookBub.
3. Book subscription boxes
This is an option I haven't yet explored, but I am planning to within 2021. These subscription boxes are a gift from the heavens. You pay a standard fee each month and you get 2 or 3 or 4 books (depending on the service). These books are usually a surprise, since you aren't able to choose which books you get, but rather the genre that interests you.
4. Used Books
There are plenty of local book stores that sell used books in lower prices. If you can't find a local store, you can always find online forums or even Facebook groups and Instagram profiles that offer used books. I'm fond of these groups and pages, since you have the opportunity not only to sell and buy used books but also to exchange. If you want to give away a book and have no money to buy a new one, you could always trade away.
5. Short Stories
If you're a fan of stories and not just novels, you can find numerous online literary magazines that publish for free and accept no fees from readers. Such lit mags are Literally Stories and Eunoia Review, which publish quality stories and poems every day.
6. Audiobooks
In 2020 I found this app named "Audiobooks" and it changed my life. The app contains numerous free audiobooks, all in the public domain. An add or two may pop up every once in a while, but I don't mind. Half the books I read last year where books I listened to for free while doing chores. Tell me about multitasking. Just note that because the stories are in the public domain, you don't usually find new releases. Well, I don't mind about that either. I love me some Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft every now and again.
I hope this list was helpful, and with it you could read more without being on the verge of going bankrupt. Do you have any suggestions for reading more on a budget? I'd love to find new ways.
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