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You helped me spend $150 on books! Check your local Library. Depending on where you are, it could be a fantastic resource for books.

• malshe 5y ago
  After reading such comments here on HN, last month I got myself a local library card and it has turned out to be a great decision! I am using Libby app to get digital books and even audiobooks! Absolutely fantastic
  • Rebelgecko 5y ago
    The Libby app has also made some great usability improvements lately for people who have multiple library cards. If you live in an area with multiple library systems (like city and county), it's totally worth signing up for both.
    • malshe 5y ago
      Thanks! I will check out
    • dudus 5y ago
      Thanks for mentioning Libby. Just installed and spent 3h on it. I had no idea local libraries could be this convenient
  • mitchdoogle 5y ago
    In addition to Libby, there is also Hoopla and Kanopy. Hoopla is pretty similar with ebooks and audio books, while Kanopy is mostly video
    • malshe 5y ago
      Thanks, downloaded both the apps!
• _joel 5y ago
  Unless you're in the UK, where a lot of local libraries have shut down, unfortunately :(
• indigodaddy 5y ago
  Or just order used books from thriftbooks.com. It’s the only place I buy books for the last few years now. Cheapest prices (almost) always, but even if they’re not quite the cheapest for a particular title, the free shipping on any order over $10 always puts it over the top. Note also that addall.com used book search doesn’t include thriftbooks in the results, so I just always go straight to thriftbooks and don’t bother searching addall.com anymore.. No affiliation, just a longtime happy customer.