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Michi
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buy books? library?
I am curious..what does every1 do? Do you buy ur books from a bookstore/amazon or ebay? or do you go to the library to borrow them. There are a few books that are newer such as the Emily Griffin novels I keep hearing raves about that none of the libraries have and when I asked if they could be put on hold, i was told they r on the list of new books that cant be saved... so how do u get ur books?
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Posted 6/19/06 7:41 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Name: Jennifer
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Re: buy books? library?
I ALWYAS buy. I haven't used the library since I was a kid. Since I'm such a bibliophile (and I never remember to return things) I even bought most of the books I used for papers in college. I have a membership at Barnes and Noble, but I buy from Amazon when it's cheaper. I also like to go into the stores. Every time I set foot in Barnes and Noble I drop at least $50-100.
i LOVE books. 
ETA: I'm so excited they're opening a Borders at the Atlas Center. A bookstore! Less than 10 minutes from my house! HEAVEN!
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Posted 6/19/06 7:50 PM |
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dm24angel
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Name: Donna
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Re: buy books? library?
I buy from amazon.com..low prices...Ebay sometimes and Zooba.com ( get the new releases hardcover for $9.99!)
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Posted 6/19/06 8:00 PM |
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mrsmck
Be a big girl!

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Name: Donna
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Re: buy books? library?
Well, since I work in a library, it's where I get all my reading material.
And Michelle, you're right about the no-reserve policy for high-demand items. Wait a while, and the titles will come off the list. then you'll be able to reserve them.
I love bookstores, but I make a list of things I want to read and get them from the library.
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Posted 6/19/06 8:06 PM |
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saraH
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Re: buy books? library?
i try not to buy books, but i always do. but i look at it this way, i never buy hardcover, unless i have a gift card.
i'm too lazy to go to the library.
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Posted 6/19/06 8:32 PM |
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mrsmck
Be a big girl!

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Name: Donna
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Re: buy books? library?
Posted by BNL2005
i try not to buy books, but i always do. but i look at it this way, i never buy hardcover, unless i have a gift card.
i'm too lazy to go to the library.
You can reserve books online from the nassau library website. www.alisweb.org You just need your card number and establish a PIN, and you're all set. you can even choose the pickup location.
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Posted 6/19/06 10:03 PM |
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dpli
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Re: buy books? library?
I do both, but I realize now that I have a problem. I was cleaning this weekend and at one point just said, "Not ONE MORE book can enter this house until I have read some of the ones I already own...."
Hello, my name is Donna and I am a bookaholic.
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Posted 6/19/06 10:37 PM |
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Jenziba
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Re: buy books? library?
I usually buy my books.
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Posted 6/19/06 11:30 PM |
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dandj
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Name: Denise
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Re: buy books? library?
I used to buy books all the time, but it got completely out of hand...I had no where to put them...now I usually try the library first and only if its something I'm dying to read I'll buy it.
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Posted 6/20/06 7:05 AM |
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Shanti
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Re: buy books? library?
I buy mostly. Like others have said though, it is really starting to get out of hand!
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Posted 6/20/06 9:07 AM |
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danielleandscott
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Re: buy books? library?
I buy my books from Zooba
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Posted 6/20/06 9:59 AM |
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jilmadison
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Re: buy books? library?
I try not to buy. But the library never seems to have what i am looking for. And the last time i got a book from the library it smelt soooo bad. I had to bring it right back - could not even read it!
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Posted 6/20/06 10:52 AM |
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Re: buy books? library?
I go to the library - I rarely re-read a book and plus what if I start to read and I dont even like it?
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Posted 6/20/06 10:53 AM |
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baghag
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Re: buy books? library?
I try to go to the library first.
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Posted 6/21/06 10:16 AM |
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karacg
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Re: buy books? library?
I have a Personal Librarian..... I think I am going to have to start paying her!!
But when DH goes to Farmingdale Home Depot I find myself in Borders and even tho I say I won't I wind up buying....
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Posted 6/21/06 10:21 AM |
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mrsmck
Be a big girl!

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Re: buy books? library?
Posted by karacg
I have a Personal Librarian..... I think I am going to have to start paying her!!
But when DH goes to Farmingdale Home Depot I find myself in Borders and even tho I say I won't I wind up buying....
OOOHHH........how much to chagre?????
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Posted 6/21/06 12:01 PM |
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charon54
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Re: buy books? library?
I go back and forth. I get in a mood where I will take a bunch out of the library and then I get in buying moods.
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Posted 6/21/06 12:13 PM |
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady

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Name: Jennifer
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Re: buy books? library?
I probably have more books than soem small town libraries. FH and I have 4 floor to ceiling shves full, I have a shelf at my house and many more in boxes.
it's a sickness, but I WON'T STOP!
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Posted 6/21/06 1:54 PM |
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jilmadison
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Re: buy books? library?
when I do buy, after I read it I sell it on ebay
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Posted 6/21/06 4:42 PM |
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LUCY
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Re: buy books? library?
I always BUY.... WALMART or TARGET.......
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Posted 6/22/06 9:51 AM |
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karacg
Babygirl is 4!

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Re: buy books? library?
Your local library can save you a ton of $$ ladies...!!!
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Posted 6/22/06 10:37 AM |
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ODonnell
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Re: buy books? library?
I read 2 books a week so I'm at the Library every Saturday. I love my local library
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Posted 6/22/06 10:49 AM |
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salumunz
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Re: buy books? library?
I use the library 99% of the time unless there is a new book that comes out that I am absolutely dying to read.
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Posted 6/22/06 11:01 AM |
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LUCY
I <3 Gabriella

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Re: buy books? library?
When I lived in Nassau, I used the library a lot more..... not sure what the difference is... but, Im not thrilled with the Suffolk library...maybe its just what Im used to...
So, Ive gone to Walmart, Target purchasing....
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Posted 6/22/06 11:45 AM |
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AimeeE2006
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Re: buy books? library?
I buy at BJ's or Costco - I'm a Nicholas Sparks fan, so whenever he has a new book out that's where I go since it's hardcover. It's sooo much cheaper then Borders or B&N that way. They also have some paperback books as well.
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Posted 6/22/06 12:24 PM |
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