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"Expand the definition of 'reading' to include non-fiction, humor, graphic novels, magazines, action adventure, and, yes, even websites. It's the pleasure of reading that counts; the focus will naturally broaden. A boy won't read shark books forever." Jon Scieszka
We recommend a lot of books in our posts. Why? Because studies have shown that one major difference between the wealthy and the non-wealthy is that the wealthy spend at least a half hour per day reading non-fiction, educational books. The wealthy don’t read non-fiction books because they’re wealthy, they’re wealthy because they place a greater value on education than on TV or electronic games. Because we believe firmly that education is a vital key to financial and other success, we’ll recommend books and other products that we’ve found beneficial along our journey. If we don’t believe in a product, you won’t find it recommended on our site. The Frugal Farmer
GENERAL RESOURCES
GENERAL RESOURCES
Use your local library: if the library doesn't have the book that I want, they will order it from other libraries. This also includes movies, audio tapes, and DVDs. Look in bookstores and online, write down the ones I want, and order them from the library. Most libraries have this service. You will save hundreds of dollars every year.
Hoopla.com can replace paid subscriptions to Audible.com for audiobooks, Pandora.com for streaming music, Netflix.com for streaming videos and even Amazon.com for e-books.
Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
9 free public library resources for your child (and you)
OverDrive (Libby) and Hoopla: Borrow and read free eBooks, audio-books, and magazines from your library using your phone or tablet. It's easy to get started―all you need is a library card! Both have app and online access. Allows you to borrow audio-books, eBooks, movies and music.
www.half.com you can buy and sell previously owned books, textbooks, music, movies and videogames. There is no fee to list the items but the company takes a commission on every completed sales.
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More Library Freebies: I just showed my friend how to save a bundle by using the Libby app. She loves to listen to recorded books like I do. If you have a library card, you can use the Libby app to listen to books for free. Right now, my library has 19K sudio books available. They also have - for free - 115K ebooks, magazines and newspapers. For free! There are also readalongs and mystery clubs and more. Just download the app, input your library card info, and begin to explore. JD, St. Louis MO from Dollar Stretcher Tips
BOOKS/audiobooks
BOOKS/audiobooks
Chris Hutchins from the All The Hacks podcast recently mentioned a browser extension called “Library Extension” which allows you to browse around Amazon.com or Goodreads and see at a glance if your local library has the book (or ebook) available.
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Library Extension is a browser extension which allows you to browse around Amazon.com or Goodreads and see if your local library has a certain book (or ebook) available. This can save a ton of time and money!
Project Gutenberg is a “library of over 60,000 free eBooks” that’s well worth checking out.
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Overdrive.com can also replace Audible.com for audiobooks and Amazon.com for e-books.
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Trade Used Books with PaperBack Swap (the world's largest Book Club)
Millions of Books Are Secretly in the Public Domain. You Can Download Them Free
www.abebooks.com has a database of 13,500 booksellers. Readers can buy bestsellers, rare books and students can locate textbooks at big bargains.
www.textbooks.com has free shipping on orders over $25 and has a guarantee buy back on most books. Huge selection and decent discounts.
Get books for free at www.bookmooch.com . You just put a request for any book you want if a website member has it, he or she will mail it you at no charge. You can keep the book or once done reading you can re-enlist it on the website and mail it to someone else.
For a low monthly fee you can rent books on tape and choose from thousands of titles. Rentals are unlimited with no due dates or late charges and when you are done just return the tapes in a prepaid package at www.simplyaudiobooks.com or www.audible.com
How to find thousands of free e-books aside from the library
This New Site Is Disrupting the Audiobook Industry With Up to 95% Off Audiobooks
Chirp runs limited-time audiobook deals, with bestselling audiobooks as low as $1.99. Plus—no complicated fees, credits, or monthly commitments. Ever. Sign Up for Free »
Join www.paperbackswap.com and trade books with other members for free. List the books you have and want and you can mail them back and forth with other members.
Get a listing of books you need for college before classes begin and visit the campus bookstore and purchase used course books instead of paying full price for new ones. Search the Web for college book discounts like www.amazon.com, www.ebay.com, www.ecampus.com and www.campusbooks.com
Students who need an extended rental or just a quick research reference can find flexibility at www.bookrenter.com which has rental periods ranging from one to four months.
The Best Audiobook Services For Readers And Non-Readers
Read books for free by downloading them to your phone from www.booksinmyphone.com or download free audio books to your computer at www.podiobooks.com were you can transfer them to a CD or your MP3 player and listen on the go.
Read free books via e-mail at www.dailylit.com were you can have installments sent to your e-mail were you can find classic titles for free.
25 sources of free public domain books
Change hardcover books and buy electronic textbooks instead. There are several sites that sell subscriptions to digital copies of textbooks and other course materials saving up to 50%. Major textbook publishers like Pearson and McGraw Hill Education started www.coursesmart.com which sells subscription to digital copies. Check also www.cafescribe.com To find bets deals check textbook specific search engines such as www.bigwords.com. www.CheapestTextbooks.com and www.booksprice.com
Rent textbooks at www.chegg.comand www.bookrenter.com .
Go to the following sites to download free textbooks, eBooks and audio books like
Do online swapping for your favorite books and you don’t have to pay for the actual book… just the shipping. Here are some to try: www.paperbackswap.com, www.bookmooch.com
Find out of print books at www.alibris.com, www.abebooks.com, www.bookfinder.com
The Great American Read : Celebrate the power of reading with America’s 100 best-loved novels. Discover how writers create their worlds, how readers are affected by these stories, and what these books reveal about our diverse nation and our shared human experience.
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Little Free Libraries and Tiny Sheds – Little Free Library When you purchase a Little Free Library book exchange, you join a network of thousands of stewards committed to inspiring readers, building community, and sparking creativity.
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More Library Freebies: I just showed my friend how to save a bundle by using the Libby app. She loves to listen to recorded books like I do. If you have a library card, you can use the Libby app to listen to books for free. Right now, my library has 19K sudio books available. They also have - for free - 115K ebooks, magazines and newspapers. For free! There are also readalongs and mystery clubs and more. Just download the app, input your library card info, and begin to explore. JD, St. Louis MO from Dollar Stretcher Tips
GENERAL RESOURCES
Use your local library: if the library doesn't have the book that I want, they will order it from other libraries. This also includes movies, audio tapes, and DVDs. Look in bookstores and online, write down the ones I want, and order them from the library. Most libraries have this service. You will save hundreds of dollars every year.
Hoopla.com can replace paid subscriptions to Audible.com for audiobooks, Pandora.com for streaming music, Netflix.com for streaming videos and even Amazon.com for e-books.
Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
OverDrive (Libby) and Hoopla: Borrow and read free eBooks, audio-books, and magazines from your library using your phone or tablet. It's easy to get started―all you need is a library card! Both have app and online access. Allows you to borrow audio-books, eBooks, movies and music.
www.half.com you can buy and sell previously owned books, textbooks, music, movies and videogames. There is no fee to list the items but the company takes a commission on every completed sales.
MAGAZINES/NEWSPAPERS
MAGAZINES/NEWSPAPERS
How To Read Your Local Newspaper for Free
Did You Know You Can Get Free Magazines?
How to Read Magazines Online for Free or Cheap | Money Talks News
Texture - Unlimited Access to Digital Magazine ... : Get unlimited access to all the best digital magazine subscriptions. Read your favorite magazines anytime, anywhere, including back issues at a very low monthly cost
www.MagazinePriceSearch.com monitors the subscription prices for more than 2.500 magazines sold through a dozen merchants. You will find substantial savings on new subscriptions and renewals.
www.ussmag.com you will find low price magazines especially for students and educators. You can find also digital versions of your favorite magazines. Other website to look for discounts on magazine subscriptions: www.magsonthenet.com and www.officesubscriptions.com
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MUSIC
MUSIC
Top-Rated Apps To Download Free Music
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The National Jukebox - 16,000+ Early Music Recordings (1900-1925)
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Pandora free with commercials.
Spotify free with commercials.
Live stream concerts and music festivals for free thanks to Billboard.
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Sell your used CDs and DVDs or get a NEW iPhone, iPad, Kindle, or Galaxy in exchange for your old CDs and DVDs at www.ipodmeister.com.
At www.pandora.com you can type in an artist and the service will play songs by that artist and others with similar style. You cannot download music but you can listen and manage your own music.
www.mutopiaproject.org has hundreds of classical music sheet pieces for free download based on editions in the public domain, including works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Handel, Mozart and many others for piano, guitar, cello, voice and more.
GAMES:
GAMES:
12 Websites That Offer Free Online Games
10 of the Best Websites for Free Online Games
With www.GameTap.com and a broadband connection (plus $9.95 a month) you can play hundreds of classic video games on a pc.
Play video games at www.freearcade.com for board games and puzzles.
10 free sites to play games online
www.EBgames.com (Electronics Boutique) is a video game retailer that trades and sells both new and used games. This is a place to sell your video games too.
Find the latest video games at 50% off the retali price at this online auction site www.video-games.half.ebay.com
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