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What are the best alternatives to Amazon for buying new (or used) books? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm in Canada, so options available in Canada are especially appreciated.

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[–] [email protected] 40 points 5 months ago (3 children)

It doesn't answer your specific question and isn't meant to be preachy, just want to say that I'm shocked more people don't use public libraries for books they don't want to keep forever. Check it out as often as you want, no need to keep it on a shelf, if you really love it, then buy it.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 5 months ago (1 children)

My toxic trait is that I want to keep every book I ever read ..

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I hope you hire movers or never move

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago

You don’t even have to go there! Ebooks and audiobooks are widely available through libraries too. Depending on your area you might also have access to free language programs or classes on other subjects. Emedia has really taken off with libraries.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I use the Libby app with my library card for digital loaned books and audiobooks, maybe the same system works with Canadian libraries