Amazon Considers E-Library, Plus Tips to Save on Books

 1. Amazon.com, of Course

The retail giant's prices are often outstanding. For example, a paperback copy of "The Help," by Kathryn Stockett, is presently priced at just $8.80 and the Kindle edition is available at 60-percent off the list price, at $9.99.2. Barnes & Noble MarketplaceIt's sometimes a gamble buying from a Barnes & Noble reseller as you can't always be sure what you'll get, but the prices are stellar. New and used versions of "The Help" are presently available starting at $6.75, or 57-percent off the face value. Register for a Barnes & Noble free express shipping membership and buy a minimum $25 worth of books to save even more.3. FetchBook.infoThis free website allows you to search by title, author or ISBN for the cheapest price on any book. In just six seconds, FetchBook.info found a copy of "The Help" priced at just $4 via eBay, a savings of 75 percent. If you're looking for a rare, out-of-print or international book, check out BookFinder.com.4. Go GutenbergProject Gutenberg was launched in 1971 by e-books inventor Michael Hart as a way of providing free digital access to the classics. Today, readers can download over 36,000 free e-books to PCs, Kindles, Androids, iOS or other portable devices.5. Knowledge for RentIf you're a compulsive reader but not much of a collector, renting via BooksFree.com is a good option. Pay $9.99 per month and receive two books at a time with free shipping both ways.6. Swap or TradeIf your one of those people with a stack of books in every room, consider swapping or trading for unread books on websites like BooksfreeSwap or Chango Books. Each site offers free membership and the cost of doing business is limited to postage, paid for by the book recipient.7. Read and Return a la ParadiesThe Paradies Shops offers a unique program to book buyers on the go, allowing readers to return books at any shop location and receive 50% of the purchase price back. With over 500 shops in more than 70 airports and hotels across the U.S., this program is tailored to travelers who need to feed their reading addicition without taking up valuable luggage space.8. This Place Called the LibraryThis may come as a shock to some readers, but there are these places called libraries that allow you to borrow books and return them after reading. The selection and value of most libraries is tough to beat, plus the facility itself provides an excellent getaway when you're in need of some "me" time.