Commerce East - Summer Reading

Reading is a past time not shared by some, but it is a favorite past time for others. Here at Commerce East, we discussed some favorite books and places to get them from borrowing to purchasing.

Where to get books:

Aside from major book sellers like Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, and Borders (which is sadly going out of business), there are several other ways of getting books that are money savers.

Half Price Books: offer books at half off original prices.

Library book sales: Check out your local libraries for book sales. Search for their bag sales; all you can fit in a grocery paper bag for $5. That’s a steal.

Do you have an electronic book reader? Barnes and Noble has free Fridays that offers a free eBook to download on their Nook. Libraries and Washington County offers eBooks downloadable on their library website.

Thrift stores offer a great collection as well. Their stock changes quickly but it’s worth a look. Stores like Unique Thrift Store and Valu Thrift Store in St. Paul offers hardcover for $2.49 and soft cover for $1.49.

Libraries are FREE!! Make sure to return the items you barrowed on time! Can’t make it to the library? Some libraries offer mail services for free so check out your local libraries.

Garage sales are other great options. And of course, borrow from friends if you can. It saves money and you don’t have to worry about a due date, unless you set it of course.

Recommendations:

The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown

Exodus by Leon Uris

The Help by Katheryn Stockett

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon

Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

* The DaVinci Code, The Help, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo have been adapted into Movies. The Help and the English version of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo are scheduled to release soon.

Feel free to add to our list of recommended books.