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unc70

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11. Try your local library ebooks

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2020, 10:36 PM

Apr 2020

Most public libraries are closed to normal operations, but you can still check out ebooks online. Try using an app like Libby. Very easy and straightforward. While I prefer physical books, electronic books are much better than being without. Currently reading a mystery by A.A. Milne.

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Greetings my fellow bibliophiles [View all] babylonsister Apr 2020 OP

no i prefer hard copy dweller Apr 2020 #1

I've always ordered used books via Ebay. Look for a seller sinkingfeeling Apr 2020 #2

Powell's in Seattle jls4561 Apr 2020 #3

Powell's is fantastic... dhill926 Apr 2020 #4

Powell's is in Portland. eom sorcrow Apr 2020 #6

You are correct. I was thinking of a friend of mine in Washington when I wrote the post. jls4561 Apr 2020 #8

Half Priced Books is online TexasProgresive Apr 2020 #5

While I prefer paperbacks, MLAA Apr 2020 #7

Few things are worse than running out of books Ferryboat Apr 2020 #9

Thriftbooks.com is pretty good. I received the C-19 safety email from them JDC Apr 2020 #10

Try your local library ebooks unc70 Apr 2020 #11