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post #16 of 21
11/2/09 at 12:09pm
For reading on the subway and during the commute, I prefer paperbacks. Hardcovers are nice to handle, but they are a bit pricey usually so I usually go with whatever is cheaper.

Side question: Where do most of you buy/sell your books? I am going to start selling some of them back to Strand, which is where I buy most of my books anyways. Any other suggestions are welcomed.
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post #17 of 21
11/2/09 at 12:11pm
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Originally Posted by feynmix View Post
For reading on the subway and during the commute, I prefer paperbacks. Hardcovers are nice to handle, but they are a bit pricey usually so I usually go with whatever is cheaper. Side question: Where do most of you buy/sell your books? I am going to start selling some of them back to Strand, which is where I buy most of my books anyways. Any other suggestions are welcomed.
I buy almost everything on Amazon (I look up the book and then buy used from one of the Amazon sellers), abebooks.com or alibris.com
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post #18 of 21
11/2/09 at 12:54pm
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Paperbacks are only a last resort for me. I hate them and the fact that they've become the standard for all printing but the first fun. I would rather have a used hardcover than a new paperback.

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post #19 of 21
11/2/09 at 1:27pm
paperbacks don't lend themselves to reading the book over and over and over; they lose their shape... pages fall out, they are okay for casual reading and entertainment... but if its a reference book, or something you really enjoy reading you owe it to yourself to spend a little extra on the hardcover.
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post #20 of 21
11/3/09 at 10:13am
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Side question: Where do most of you buy/sell your books?

bookdepository.co.uk

free shipping world wide. highly recommended.
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post #21 of 21
11/3/09 at 10:18am
I greatly prefer hard covers, but I'll buy a paper back if it is significantly cheaper and the books isn't on one of my favorite subjects.
Betterworldbooks is a great place to get books, very low prices and free shipping with- in the U.S.
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