How Can Students Access The Cheapest Way To Read Books?

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Fiona
Fiona
2025-08-04 15:56:15
I hunt for deals like a detective. Kindle Unlimited is $10/month, but wait for promos—they often do 3 months for $1. Scribd’s similar and sometimes has better selections. Library sales are legendary; I once bought a tote bag full of paperbacks for $5.

Digital ARCs (advanced reader copies) are free if you review books on NetGalley or Edelweiss. For students, many unis have free access to academic databases or even fiction through campus libraries.

Reddit’s r/FreeEBOOKS is a hidden gem, posting daily freebies from Amazon and elsewhere. Also, follow authors on social media—they often give away copies for promotions. Audiobook lovers: Spotify’s Premium now includes 15 hours of audiobooks monthly, and apps like Librivox offer free public-domain recordings. It’s all about knowing where to look.
Zofia
Zofia
2025-08-06 07:19:40
I’ve got this down to a science. Libraries are the MVP—free, endless, and often overlooked. Most libraries have apps like Libby or Hoopla where you can borrow e-books and audiobooks without leaving your couch. No late fees, just instant returns.

Secondhand shops and thrift stores are goldmines. I’ve scored hardcovers for $2, and places like Goodwill often have rotating selections. Online, ThriftBooks and AbeBooks are my go-tos for dirt-cheap used copies. Pro tip: check 'used - acceptable' on Amazon; sometimes it’s just a scuffed cover for half the price.

Don’t sleep on Project Gutenberg for classics—they’re all free because they’re public domain. And if you’re into manga or comics, apps like Shonen Jump offer $2/month subscriptions with tons of content. For textbooks, LibGen is a lifesaver (though, uh, *technically* controversial). Lastly, swap with friends or join local book-exchange groups. Reading doesn’t have to be a luxury.
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