Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

yellowdogintexas

(22,250 posts)
18. Are you choosing books directly from Amazon?
Sun Jan 31, 2021, 03:19 PM
Jan 2021

Have you tried the discount apps that are out there?

Try BookBub, Robin Reads, Bargain Booksey, Book Raider and a few others. When you register (free) you are asked what you prefer to read, then you will receive an email daily with something from each category. Prices range from free to maybe $4.99. I tend to stick with the free and 99 cent ones.

I have discovered a number of good series through these services, and after I have started a series, I will invariably get emails with the link to the complete set, a list of each book in the series and sometimes other books by the same author.

I will admit that if I have become immersed in a series, I won't hold out quite as long when the successive books come out.

Don't forget there are many books you can lend to other readers. My sister and I trade books often for our Kindles.

I ❤️ Free LIBBY App for Library Card holders OhNo-Really Jan 2021 #1
Ty! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #4
You're welcome. And, unlike my lame OhNo-Really Jan 2021 #8
Same here! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #9
Token Library. Tax rip off imo. Odd kids books like all wizards stuff OhNo-Really Jan 2021 #11
I used the kindle app on my iPad for light night time reading. No big loss for me - their free loans northoftheborder Jan 2021 #2
Glad you aren't affected! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #5
I wonder if Amazon is doing some belt-tightening. Mike 03 Jan 2021 #3
I usually only purchase psych books for reference SheltieLover Jan 2021 #6
Belt tightening after doubling profits from last year? Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #7
And Amazon is or has launched a pharmacy delivery system SheltieLover Jan 2021 #12
It's a bottomless pit and that's the problem the world faces Bradshaw3 Jan 2021 #14
Add the free LIBBY app if you have a library card OhNo-Really Jan 2021 #10
I tried Libby SheltieLover Jan 2021 #13
Are you choosing books directly from Amazon? yellowdogintexas Jan 2021 #18
That's not all Amazon is doing hermetic Jan 2021 #15
That is awful! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author SheltieLover Jan 2021 #17
looks like I just got in under the wire. yellowdogintexas Mar 2021 #19
Glad you got what you wanted! SheltieLover Mar 2021 #20
It still works for me...I have kindle unlimited not free though...monthly fee. Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #21
They also shut down their indie documentary films mainer Mar 2021 #22
Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Fiction»Amazon shut their free Ki...»Reply #18