If you often dedicate your free time to reading and your thirst for knowledge calls for new books regularly, stocking up on all the books you’d like to add to your library might end up weighing heavily on your budget. Still, it doesn’t have to be like that, given that there are many stores that feature a rich selection of books that you can choose from at prices often paired with discounts.
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Whether you’re into e-books or printed books, there are several bookstores worth checking out whenever you need new titles. The list of stores where you can find books is extensive, but we have selected some of the most popular ones, based on the variety of books they offer, customer experience, and the type and frequency of deals featured. Keep in mind that some of them are online-only stores, while others also have brick-and-mortar shops.
Target
The book selection at Target is also worth considering, even if the retailer is not focused only on books and it sells a variety of other products. The great thing is that you can find something for every family member and save as well since the retailer is known for offering frequent deals. Moreover, you will find Target-exclusive books & deals.
Many of us might be tempted not to think of Costco when it comes to purchasing books, but the retailer offers quite a generous selection of titles at competitive prices. It features many book sets and children’s books that you can hardly find at lower prices elsewhere. It is said that some bookstores buy books from Costco because it is cheaper than buying titles wholesale directly from the publisher.
Alibris
Alibris features a rich selection of books ranging from fiction to business books, and given that it collaborates with independent booksellers and even collectors, you can also find rare books. Besides the many titles you can choose from, you also get to save during the various sale events the store features.
For example, at the time of writing, the store featured a 2-day sale event, including up to $20 off select purchases, as you can see in the image below. Plus, make sure to check the Book Deals section for more savings, such as titles for only $0.99.
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Amazon
Whether you’re looking for e-books for Kindle, audiobooks, or printed books, the collection at Amazon is worth a closer look. The book selection is generous, to say the least. The book categories available at Amazon range from fiction to cookbooks, business books, and biographies.
To help you find the titles of interest with greater ease, the online store features a user-friendly menu and customers can thus shop by book category, format, language, and condition, for example.
What’s also great about the offer at Amazon is that you can also save. Deals on books are frequently available. Plus, you can save during big sale events, or/and if you’re a Prime member. Prime members get the benefit from discounts on a variety of titles, as you can see in the image below.
Barnes & Nobles
Barnes & Nobles is one of the most popular bookstores and for good reasons. The book selection includes printed books and e-books, as well as categories to suit all needs and preferences. What’s more, you can also find signed editions and deals. Make sure to check the Coupons & Deals section as it often includes special offers and discounts that can help you save, such as BOGO 50% OFF select items. Plus, orders over $35 ship free of charge.
Also, it is worth considering joining the store’s loyalty program as the benefits it offers come n plenty. Members benefit from free shipping, a 20% off sign-up bonus, early access to sale events, and 40% off hardcover bestsellers in-store.
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Books A Million
As the second-largest bookstore in the U.S., Books A Million does not disappoint when it comes to books and e-books. The selection includes titles from many categories, and the retailer has both physical and online stores.
What’s more, you can pre-order the books of interest and have them on your device as soon they come out. Also, the store features signed copies, so if you’re interested in extending your collection of autographed books, don’t hesitate to check the store’s offer.
Besides the rich selection of titles, Books A Million also offers discounts regularly so that you can feed your hobby without breaking the wallet. The store offers coupon codes, as well as various types of deals. For example, the online store’s book section included a subsection featuring books discounted by 30%. Plus, make sure you check the Bargain Books section for classics starting at $4.97, discounts of up to 60% or up, and more special prices.
BookOutlet
Feeding your passion for reading at BookOutlet means getting your must-reads at prices you will feel good about. The bookstore is known for offering a rich selection of books from several categories at some of the lowest prices out there. That’s possible because many of the books available at BookOutlet are excess inventory or remainders, which means that the store gets the books directly from the publishers at significantly reduced prices.
For example, you can find bestsellers at prices as low as $1.99. On top of that, the store runs promotions from time to time, such as the one available at the time of writing, which included 20% off sitewide. Besides that, BookOutlet offers free shipping on orders over $35 (to the US and CA only).
Powell’s Books
This list wouldn’t be complete without Powell’s Books. The bookstore is popular for its rich selection of titles, including used and new books. What’s more, it is known for featuring titles from new authors and independent presses. The store runs deals regularly so that you can save; for example, at the time of writing, it featured 20% off select titles. Plus, orders over $50 ship for free, while all purchases under $50 ship for a flat $3.99 in the US.
Thrift Books
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With more than 13 million titles to choose from and a commitment to being environmentally friendly, Thrift Books is the place to go whenever you’re after new books at prices that won’t weigh heavily on your budget. From all-time classics to new arrivals, the book collection includes something for everybody. The online store features books under $5, ThriftBooks Deals, as well as free shipping in the U.S.