Sources for Book Purchases: The August Reading
Buying quality texts and cheaply is important; well, cheaply is most important, but . . .
First, when in doubt, buy unabridged works that have Forwards or Introductions. The Norton or Viking Critical Editions are always the best buys (but the most expensive are about $20 each) and the Dover Thrift Editions are the cheapest (as low as $1), but they are also bare bones. Where there are significant differences between texts, I will try to let you know.
Second, Buy It Used!
I am a big fan of used books, especially because I don't feel so bad about writing in them; good finds come with a previous reader's good annotations, a bonus.
For that reason, check out
· John King Books on Woodward in Ferndale, just south of Nine Mile.
· Royal Oak Books on Woodward, south of 12 Mile.
Where to Buy On-Line:
Amazon.com only if you order more than $25 worth to get the free shipping.
Powell's Books
Dover Books, a particularly inexpensive source!
And the E-Bay seller, Half.com
Retail stores:
Border's and Barnes and Noble do a good job of getting your money. Buy carefully. Look through the bargain bins and the different versions available--no need to pay top dollar. (With apologies to my sister who manages the Border’s website: www.bordersstores.com.)
Libraries:
Radical concept, but our public library has all of these titles!
Online Reads: Several titles are available free online, if you are so inclined to read them that way!
If All Else Fails:
I have limited quantities of many of the summer titles available at the school for you to borrow, if you need to. Contact me for a copy.