Comments on: Ordering Books for Free https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/ordering-books-for-free/ Earn, Save, and Live Joyfully. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:48:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Erin https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/ordering-books-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-1008 Mon, 26 May 2008 18:26:00 +0000 http://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=394#comment-1008 There’s another web site out there called BookMooch.com. I’ve never tried it myself but it seems to operate in the same way as Paper Back Swap. And maybe they have the books you’re looking for! 🙂

]]> By: One Frugal Girl https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/ordering-books-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-1000 Wed, 21 May 2008 14:36:00 +0000 http://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=394#comment-1000 @anon — our local library doesn’t have an online reserve component. if it did I would probably try that in addition to PaperBackSwap. But the other thing is I like giving good books to friends and family after I read them, which is something PaperBackSwap enables me to do that the library wouldn’t.

@healthy amelia — I’m glad you’ve had a lot of success with PaperBackSwap too. Now I’m hooked!

]]> By: HEALTHY AMELIA https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/ordering-books-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-999 Tue, 20 May 2008 21:22:00 +0000 http://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=394#comment-999 I am also a big Paperback Swap lover! It is wonderful. Especially for me since I like to read pulpy mysteries (always in abundance). I have used the Wish List with great success, too. The book I wanted was very obscure so I was amazed when they let me know it was available so soon after my request. It really is a great system.

As for libraries, I’m all for them. I’m just too lazy to go there. Sad, but true. There is a post office night next to my work so mailing them is actually way more convenient. The cost is so minimal that it would actually cost more to take to the Metro on a special trip to the library than to send off a book through Paperback Swap.

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/ordering-books-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-998 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:42:00 +0000 http://www.onefrugalgirl.com/?p=394#comment-998 Just a thought, but have you ever thought about checking for books at the public libary? It’s free and they have a wide selection. Most libaries have a list of their books on the internet so you can search for the book(s) you want in the comfort of your own home before going all the way to the libary. Also you can reserve books online from the libary if they happen to be out at the moment. It saves money and time. Check it out. Note: not all libaries have these features check with your local libary.

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