Where do you buy your books?

[Kim Smith]

I am wondering if purchasing books online has overtaken buying them in person at a brick and mortar store. So, I am asking... where do you buy your books/

[Denise Murphy]

I live in Iowa and everytime I have found a small bookstore it is not open for business very long as more and more people either buy online or they buy the book used or rent it from the library. I published my first novel in 2006 and much to my disbelief I discovered just how cheap people can be. I sent a copy to my Mother and all my relatives and her friends borrowed the book from her instead of buying it which in turn cost me a minimum of 20 sales of people who should of bought the book and what really annoyed me as all these people read the book but the only ones who ever gave it a review were the ones who bought it. Libraries are great but again, you miss out on sales and I write for more than to just see my work in print, I write for money...it's how I pay my bills.

[Susan Kelley]

I only go to amazon if I can't find it in a brick and mortar store. I wish there was an independent bookstore near me, but the only one we have is a used book store.

[Dennis AuBuchon]

I am currently working on adding pages to my web site of online bookstores by state. Some pages are already published. The listing will include all types of bookstores when finished. If you let me know in which state you live I will prioritize that state's listing. The information will be taken from numerous sources. I am doing this free to help others, including authors to know where bookstores exist when they go on vacation and/or marketing promotions.

[Nick Valentino]

I used to buy most of my books at major booksellers, but these days I am finding more and more gems published by the indy presses. So I try my best to buy directly from the author, indy publisher, or indy bookstore. Personally, I like the idea of buying directly from the author.

[Freya R]

I live in Bangalore (India) and have access to different ways to books.
When I know what I want and don't have much time, I shop online. I usually get a better price too.
When I do have time I go to a bookstore for the latest books and a used books store for the old classics. Both are places I love to browse. The drawback though is that I need time, and I tend to buy more than I set out for. But I love the feeling of being in a room full of books and getting to read a bit of the book before I decide.
I used to use libraries quite a bit... but don't have one near where I live anymore.

Cheerz
Freya

[Tonya Jones]

I honestly buy most of my books off line. I can not remember when the last time I was in a bookstore. How awful when I am an author seeking to get my books in as many book stores as possible. I write Christian Inspirations so I tend to search out churches that have book stores in them.

Tonya Jones
www.encouragepress.com

[Norm Goldman]

I like to buy my books either from Amazon or from some of the other online stores when I can easily track down used books at bargain rates. Many of these online stores have access to books that have been discarded by libraries etc and they can offer them at very low prices.

[Karen Steward]

I like to browse bookstores but hardly ever have time! I do buy from bookstores (when I go) but most
purchases are made from Amazon.

[Dennis AuBuchon]

I buy my books both online and in bookstores. Sometimes I see a book in a bookstore that I did not even know existed and have been surprised by the excellent information in them. I recently bought a book that was published in 2005 and it was great.

[Book Calendar]

I usually don't buy books, I usually get them from a library. When I have to buy them I like to buy from the Strand bookstore because I can get them at a reduced price.

[Stacy-Deanne]

I only buy books I've heard of online. I think most people are like that. Some think that buying online will take over but if you look at it, people usually only buy books online they have HEARD of. No one browses on Amazon.com for books. Some might check for releases from their favorite authors online but most people still buy from stores because they get to look around and they find books and authors they might not have even known of. So, I buy out of stores still like I said, UNLESS I already know a book I want.

Best Wishes!

http://www.stacy-deanne.net

[Skeeze Whitlow]

08/17/09
Skeeze Whitlow
4317 N. 16th Street
Arl. VA 22207
240 – 271 - 7569 www.NewFiction.com


Dear Kim,
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“Hill Intros” is the brainstorm of attendants unable to obtain employment within the confines of the Capitol. Senate Parking is the story of power structures, on a personal and national level. Done from the perspective of workers who see themselves without much chance of ‘making it’ in a culture of power drivers, Washington’s backdrop provides a tension all its own.
This book concerns every kind of shady deal for which the political arena is famous. Senate Parking is full of anecdotes which let freedom ring. I can provide you with a synopsis or with the complete manuscript – whatever you like. Either way, I’ll be in touch.
Sincerely,

Skeeze Whitlow