Book Worms (Vanity)

August 30, 2008 | This Just In

[This Just In]

Good evening. I am in search of a reliable online book store. I have visited Amazon, Borders, Abe, Biblio, and Alibris, but am not completely confident I'll receive the order in a timely manner due to the types of books (classic literature) I'm searching for. These books are needed for a college course, and so I am pressed for time.

Your suggestions are appreciated.

Sincerely, TJI

[Grizzled Bear]

You can try half.com

I’ve never bought from them but I’ve heard good things about them.

[George Smiley]

www.bestbookbuys.com

It'll redirect you, but if you want comparative availability and pricing, including used book sources, it can't be beat.

[rabscuttle385]

These books are needed for a college course, and so I am pressed for time.

If time is an issue, just buy them from your college's bookstore or the local student used bookstore. That's my perspective as a college student.

[This Just In]

Our campus bookstore does not carry the books. I have also visited out local library, used book store, as well as the new book store. We live in a rural area. Not a whole lot available in our part of the country.

[Slings and Arrows]

I have bought from Amazon for years, and vouch for them unreservedly.

[endthematrix]

Just curious. If the books needed are offered for sale, why would they ship later than any other?

[rabscuttle385]

Our campus bookstore does not carry the books. I have also visited out local library, used book store, as well as the new book store. We live in a rural area.

Try doing an ILL (interlibrary loan) through your school's library or through the library of the nearest public University to which you are entitled to circulation privileges. (I'm assuming that you are attending school in the same state as the one in which you otherwise permanently reside). ILLs are generally pretty zippy, at least here.

Also, check the Web site (www.lib.virginia.edu) of my school's library system. Some of our materials are available publicly through the Web. Also, if some of your materials are sufficiently old enough as to be public domain, you may be able to find them using a simple Google search.

Then, once you've got some immediate sources, go ahead and buy on Amazon if you need to do so.

[rabscuttle385]

I have bought from Amazon for years, and vouch for them unreservedly.

I second this comment.

Of course, I bought my textbooks in early August, and the turnaround time to my doorstep was two to three days, including a portion of a weekend.

We bought my sister's textbooks, and they have been out for a week or so, with an ETA of early next week...so Amazon can get a bit slow during peak textbook purchase times at the beginning of each semester.

[ConservativeMind]

Go Amazon, but be careful about any of the 2nd-hand resellers there. The mailing terms they use for “expedited” orders can take almost two weeks, and then you are allowed to file a complaint (which I had to do once).

Just buy direct from Amazon itself.

[This Just In]

That is a good question. These books are by Plato, Dante, Virgil, etc. You get the picture. The translations are not easily accessible (by my experience), and I believe this is due to the fact that we live in such a rural area. For instance, our local post masters never guarantee Express mail, although they'll happily take the money for the postage.

[This Just In]

I have had the same experience, although, I waited a whole lot longer.

These books are only available through 2nd-hand sellers, and the store do not have a high rating. I do not have the luxury of waiting to see whether or not they truly deliver.

[This Just In]

Overall, I have been satisfied with Amazons service. Unfortunately, the books that I am in need of are sold through other bookstores. Due to my experience, I won’t take a chance on this particular order.

[endthematrix]

I wish you the very best in locating what you need and in your studies!

[ConservativeMind]

Do Abe’s or Albris, then.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page

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Plato, 427? BC-347? BC
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Charmides (English)
Cratylus (English)
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[LibFreeOrDie]

What are the titles? Have you checked the Internet to see if the texts are online?

http://www.bartleby.com has a few.

[joyce11111]

I have bought from Amazon for many years...Very fast shipping...I have bought many things for my house and kitchen, even food from Amazon.

I even sell used books at Amazon!

They are very trustworthy, and, have low prices.

[This Just In]

I briefly visited this site. I noticed The Military Book Club as well as the critical books on Obama. I take it this is a conservative site? Even if I can’t find what I’m searching for, I’m glad you provided me with the source. I am always looking for independent conservative book sites.

Thank you,
TJI