Cheap book source

[Marijn]

I've just started a book club and will need to buy books regularly. The first book I bought from Amazon which was 1p but �2.95 postage and packing. Does anyone know a cheaper source, cos I don't want to have to pay that much for a 2nd hand book each time. Charity shops would be hit and miss, can't guarantee they'd have the set book available. Any ideas please.

[yogasun]

eBay? Don't think you'll get away with a lot less than �2 to �3 though, time you've paid postage.

[Hermia]

Can't you use the library? It seems a shame to spend out money if you are only going to read them once. The library I work at has a reading group ticket which allows reading groups to reserve sets of books without paying any reservation fees. A lot of libraries do this.

[jno]

that seems a fair enough price for a second-hand book - I doubt postage really costs that much, but it does cost something. If you went to a charity shop you might be having to factor in your bus fare or something, and they won't be selling much for 1p. So yes, library?

[Marijn]

Thanks for your answers. I do buy boooks in charity shops, but wouldn't look for a particular title cos it would take a month of Sundays to find it.
If the book club wanted us to read a recently published book, would it be likely to be found in the library?

[Ethel]

Yes, and you can reserve books in the library.
Your public library will have all the latest books.

[Marijn]

Great! Thanks all :-)

[saxy_jag]

Libraries often have special arrangements for book groups. Our service supports twenty-odd groups. Groups are sent lists of available titles each month and they have to select a couple of months in advance. Sometimes, if they have a particular requirement (one group likes plays, for instance), then they can request them. We also have social events two or three times a year where groups can get together and share their thoughts. And it's all free!

I'm sure we can't be the only library service doing this.

[Marijn]

Thanks for the info

[Marijn]

Thanks for another good idea