I re-read books all the time.ianbuchanan wrote: ↑24 Apr 2018, 16:50I certainly like to own some as well if I know I'll want to return to them time and again. Do you often re-read some of your favorite books?KasieMiehlke wrote: ↑24 Apr 2018, 08:56I prefer to own them.ianbuchanan wrote: ↑23 Apr 2018, 16:30
Awesome, do you prefer to own versus rent books? I know every avid reader probably aspires to build their own library at some point
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Agreed! And, Yes, there is usually a shipping cost, thus is why I wait until my cart exceeds $25 to receive free shipping and No, I'm not an Amazon Prime member.ianbuchanan wrote: ↑18 Apr 2018, 15:54A great low cost option! Is the shipping charge usually an added cost for you? Or do you have Amazon Prime or just select standard shipping to minimize costs? I know that, not being a Prime member, if I want a book fast I have to pay a good amount for the book to be delivered quickly. One of the few unfortunate points about Amazon in my opinion.ValBookReviews wrote: ↑18 Apr 2018, 12:44No problem! Yes, mainly for the cost. I usually, of course, typically buy them from Amazon.ianbuchanan wrote: ↑01 Apr 2018, 20:37
Thanks for sharing! Is that primarily for cost reasons? Where do you typically buy from?
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Nice! What are some of your favorites?KasieMiehlke wrote: ↑24 Apr 2018, 18:15I re-read books all the time.ianbuchanan wrote: ↑24 Apr 2018, 16:50I certainly like to own some as well if I know I'll want to return to them time and again. Do you often re-read some of your favorite books?
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Right, I know what you mean, thanks for sharing. Do you have libraries near by where you live? I'd imagine they may have some of the availability problems as well, but may be worth a shot? Are you typically looking for lesser-known books or do your local book stores just lack in their general selection?Snowhite189 wrote: ↑24 Apr 2018, 21:12 I go to the book store but the problem is the availability of the book most of the time they don't have the books I am looking for but if I wanted to shop for no particular books I can just drop by there's a lot of books to choose from there, or I can do it online.
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Is that $25 rule true for all amazon purchases? If so, that's great to know! How quickly can you get your books delivered for free?ValBookReviews wrote: ↑25 Apr 2018, 09:01Agreed! And, Yes, there is usually a shipping cost, thus is why I wait until my cart exceeds $25 to receive free shipping and No, I'm not an Amazon Prime member.ianbuchanan wrote: ↑18 Apr 2018, 15:54A great low cost option! Is the shipping charge usually an added cost for you? Or do you have Amazon Prime or just select standard shipping to minimize costs? I know that, not being a Prime member, if I want a book fast I have to pay a good amount for the book to be delivered quickly. One of the few unfortunate points about Amazon in my opinion.ValBookReviews wrote: ↑18 Apr 2018, 12:44
No problem! Yes, mainly for the cost. I usually, of course, typically buy them from Amazon.
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Of Mice and Men, Elantris, The Wayfarer Redemption series by Sara Douglas, and Their Eyes Were Watching God are my favorites to re-read.ianbuchanan wrote: ↑25 Apr 2018, 17:09Nice! What are some of your favorites?KasieMiehlke wrote: ↑24 Apr 2018, 18:15I re-read books all the time.ianbuchanan wrote: ↑24 Apr 2018, 16:50
I certainly like to own some as well if I know I'll want to return to them time and again. Do you often re-read some of your favorite books?
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Yes, indeed it is! No less than one week and no more than two.ianbuchanan wrote: ↑25 Apr 2018, 17:12Is that $25 rule true for all amazon purchases? If so, that's great to know! How quickly can you get your books delivered for free?ValBookReviews wrote: ↑25 Apr 2018, 09:01Agreed! And, Yes, there is usually a shipping cost, thus is why I wait until my cart exceeds $25 to receive free shipping and No, I'm not an Amazon Prime member.ianbuchanan wrote: ↑18 Apr 2018, 15:54
A great low cost option! Is the shipping charge usually an added cost for you? Or do you have Amazon Prime or just select standard shipping to minimize costs? I know that, not being a Prime member, if I want a book fast I have to pay a good amount for the book to be delivered quickly. One of the few unfortunate points about Amazon in my opinion.
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I've read Of Mice and Men and Their Eyes Were Watching God...both phenomenal books!KasieMiehlke wrote: ↑26 Apr 2018, 08:27 [/i][/i]Of Mice and Men, Elantris, The Wayfarer Redemption series by Sara Douglas, and Their Eyes Were Watching God are my favorites to re-read.
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Awesome! I see...do you ever pay to get a book more quickly? Like you just have to have it now !ValBookReviews wrote: ↑26 Apr 2018, 15:48Yes, indeed it is! No less than one week and no more than two.ianbuchanan wrote: ↑25 Apr 2018, 17:12Is that $25 rule true for all amazon purchases? If so, that's great to know! How quickly can you get your books delivered for free?ValBookReviews wrote: ↑25 Apr 2018, 09:01
Agreed! And, Yes, there is usually a shipping cost, thus is why I wait until my cart exceeds $25 to receive free shipping and No, I'm not an Amazon Prime member.
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All else equal, would you prefer physical copies or e-books? Personally, I have access to my local library which provides a great selection, so I can get physical books, which I definitely prefer, for free!
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Thanks for sharing! I love going to libraries but yes, it does take a good amount of time to travel to and from. Do you prefer ebooks to print books? Also, what do you like reading the most (genre, author, etc.)?
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I prefer ebooks because of two reasons. First of all, they are cheaper and even free. There are lots of free ebooks available online, you just have to download them. Secondly, they are easy to carry around. I often read books while traveling to and from my workplace and I can read the electronic version using adobe reader or kindle app in my phone.ianbuchanan wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 16:53Thanks for sharing! I love going to libraries but yes, it does take a good amount of time to travel to and from. Do you prefer ebooks to print books? Also, what do you like reading the most (genre, author, etc.)?
To answer your second question, I am sort of an omnivore as far as books are concerned. But I particularly like fantasy, thrillers, science fictions and horror stories. JK Rowling, GRR Martin, Dan Brown, Michael Crichton, Stephen King,Gillian Flynn are among my favourite authors, though the list actually goes on and on. Also I am planning to read more classic stories/novels and more non-fictions in the future.