I usually prefer to buy my books so I don't worry about a deadline to bring the book back.

I'm a library freak though...I do this weird thing where I just crawl from row to row reading ancient books, trying to find the oldest books I can and reading the first few pages to see how much our language has changed over time. I can spend hours in the library, smelling books, touching them, and being an overall creepy person.

I know that it would be cheaper to get books at the library, however I like buying books. I like knowing they are mine at that I can re-read them any time I want. Also, Im not a very fast reader so when I get books from the library I have check them out more than once in order to finish the book. But I do love to read at any chance I can, which is often.

I buy books. I read slow, dog-ear pages, and it forces me to finish a book.

I don't read as much as I used to but I always buy mine either new or used. I like hardback books and have quite a collection.

I do use the library, but I also buy a ton of books or ebooks.

If I buy a book it has to be a cheap paperback, or used book.
I mostly get them from the library though.

There are those times when I see a book I've been looking all over for. I'd have to get it.

I'm a book whore. I use the library, but I also have a significant sized library of my own

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I usually go to the library. I will sometimes buy a book, but I have to be fairly certain it's awesome before I buy it.

Lately its just e-books for me... I also read a lot more non-fiction than I used to.

I don't care for some of the libraries around here, so I buy books. I usually try to get them from thrift stores, used book stores, or Amazon.

Libraries are the first go. I won't buy a book unless I absolutely adore it and want it on my shelves for rereading purposes.

Thanks for the Abebooks suggestion! I'm going to have to check that out.

I prefer to go to the library or buy at an independent used book store...but I usually buy new. I don't want to if I can help it...but I usually do.

I absolutely LOVE books. I'm even studying to be a librarian (of the sexy variety, naturally ) so that I can get paid to be around books all day.

I use the public library a lot, both out of economic necessity and a desire to support the institution. I love browsing through the books and finding old, random titles that otherwise would never come to my attention. (Side note: a good reference librarian can help you find books that you might like, using better resources than Amazon's "customers also bought/viewed" feature. Don't be shy!)

But I also really enjoy having a home library. As an English major, I collected a lot of books, and my rule now (since I live in a state with a great public library system) is that I'll buy books that are classics or I think I'll read again. I usually prefer pre-loved books, and I stumbled on a gold mine last year: A local primary school was holding a book sale, with books donated by parents and teachers. Paperbacks went for 50 cents, hardcovers for 1 dollar. I purchased several GOOD books for a total of 6 dollars. I still get giddy thinking about it.

If I buy a new book, it's usually on Amazon (again, economic necessity--you usually can't beat the prices), but I love browsing the bookstore. Sometimes I use it as a reward, as in "If I go to the gym every day this week, I can go to the bookstore and buy myself a treat on Friday afternoon!" Yeah, I'm cool.

I used to buy books at the bookstore whenever I got paid. That was how I treated and pampered myself. I found a good library and now I use it. It saves me money that I use to pamper myself with toys. I still love browsing and loitering in bookstores.

I live outside of the city limits, so I would have to pay to use the nearest library. Boo! Most of the time, it doesn't matter since I prefer to own my books anyway. Because I don't have a lot of money, I usually buy used books. I'll buy from the local Half Price bookstores, but lately I tend to buy more frequently from Abebooks.com Link or the used books on Amazon.com.

I buy most of my books, either from stores, online stores or secondhand. If I don't buy them, then I borrow from the library or someone else.

I get them at the library if I can. If they're not available there, I try to find a used copy at the second-hand bookstore or a thrift store, or buy a used copy online.

I normally like to sample the book at the bookstore or the library, and if I'm really into it I'll buy it ^^ Being a college student, books are my best friend at the moment lol.

I order my books online. If I see one in the book store, I'll look it up on the internet to see if I'll like it, and if the in-store price beats what I can get on amazon, then I'll get it in store.