When it comes to saving money, cutting back on expenses is such an important piece of that process. Today, I'm going to speak specifically about one expense that I know a lot of people have and probably don't budget for - books. The thing is I have a very very easy way to save money on books. And you can still enjoy books at no cost.
Join a library!
The answer is so simple. Most people can become members of their local library but for some reason they don't. There are so many benefits of being a library member. Not only can you rent books for free in person, but you can actually get certain titles on your e-reader or Kindle. So if you're a hermit like me you really don't even have to leave the house at all if you don't want to.
Now of course I will still buy books if it's a reference book, self help book, or a book I absolutely love and read so often that I just want my own copy.
But for the most part - books just take up valuable space in my home. They are a burden to pack when you're moving and they can be very heavy when boxed up. Not every book is a book you need to purchase. Another great thing about the library is that you can read the book first and see if it's worth reading again and purchasing.
I know, it can be so tempting to want to go book shopping. It's so fun looking through all the shelves and finding one to bring home. But there's other ways to get them for less money. Use book stores and thrift stores always have books. And there's something about a slightly aged book that gives it that special look and feel and smell.
There are also little free libraries around everyone's towns and you can look them up online and find the closest ones to you. Another great thing is that if you decide to purge your books, you can do book swamps, gift them to friends, or just donate them to a use book store or a library.
I know a lot of people complain about the price of a brand new book and then they come home with a stack of 5 new books that they only read once. Think outside the box a bit when it comes to reading and books.
How do you save money on books?
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