buying books are expensive, here are a few ways you can save a buck.


purchase used books on amazon

do you really need that book brand new? some books yes, but not all of them. pick and choose which books you want to spend full price on. for me it’s biographies, memoirs, and autobiographies that I like brand new. although i did purchase mary wilson’s book used on amazon for $1.33! And some used books are included in prime shipping.

purchase books from goodwill

i have found some of the most amazing reads randomly at the goodwill where books cost no more than $2! i’ve gotten brand new books and books that are years old.

book thrift shopping

hop on goog and search for a used book store. they often have amazing deals and also buy back books from you for store credit

rent from the library

there is nothing better than FREE, and the library is 100% free. it also pushes you to read since most books must be returned within 3 weeks. if your library allows you to hold books for pick up, use this amenity! and don’t be afraid of getting on the waitlist. the text message you get when your book is ready for pick up will bring a smile to your face.