Frugal Reading 2

I am honing my talent in finding the best-priced reads. I'm thinking, new or old, a book or magazine contain the same text--so my motto is to buy at the best price possible.

I used to allow myself a subscription to O Magazine, until I found out that I could borrow them from the library--for free. Now, I don't have to spend about $20 a year , and I don't have to deal with who to give the magazines to after I read them. In our public library, I borrow the magazine for a week and simply return it for another edition.

Today, I came away with Psychology Today (long before I wanted to write, I wanted to be a counselor), Popular Photography, and O. And you can be sure, I will be back next week for other titles. I also borrowed a couple of chapter books for the kids to read. And let me tell you, it sure beats buying them. For after a couple of days, the books are practically useless, after they are read.

(As a bonus, there were bags of free children's books by the library door. I took one big bag and flung it into the trunk of my car. After the kids read them, I will send them to Philippine public schools.)

If I really have to buy, I scout around the used-books first. I have chanced upon used books in Amazon.com too. Lately, I found Book Closeouts.com too, where one can save up to 80% off!! I also chanced upon Behavoral Science Books, where psychology/psychiatry books are sold for $1.99 (originally about $150 each)each if you promise to buy 2 more books in 12 months. Just check out the website for the intersting resources. You don't have to buy. I don't think I will. It's just nice to know what's out there.

Don't forget online editions, too: PsychologyToday.com, Oprah.com, etc, etc, etc.

Happy (free)reading!