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When you buy a Kindle ebook, you are usually buying a licence to read it, not a file you own. In February 2025, Amazon removed the option to download Kindle books to a computer for transfer over USB, a reminder that digital books depend on the store's platform and rules.
Print, ebook and audio each have different costs and ownership trade offs. This category covers bookstores, ebook and audiobook services and reading apps, from Kindle, Kobo, Audible and AudiobooksNow to used book sellers ThriftBooks, AbeBooks, Alibris, Book Outlet and Bookchor, retailers WHSmith, Christian Book and Scholastic UK, kids' reading app Epic, and book summary apps Blinkist and Headway.
Streaming services are in Streaming, and magazines in News & Magazines.
What this category covers
| Type | Examples here | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Ebooks and readers | Kindle, Kobo, eBooks | Format and device lock in |
| Audiobooks | Audible, AudiobooksNow | Credits and ownership after canceling |
| Used and bargain books | ThriftBooks, AbeBooks, Alibris, Book Outlet, Bookchor | Condition grading |
| Bookshops | WHSmith, Christian Book, Scholastic UK, Bookscape | Delivery costs |
| Kids' reading | Get Epic | Age range |
| Book summaries | Blinkist, Headway | Topics covered |
Print, ebook or audiobook?
Print books can be lent, resold and kept without any platform. Ebooks are cheaper, instant and let you adjust text size, while audiobooks suit commutes, chores and people who find reading hard.
Many readers mix formats, such as audio for fiction and print for reference books.
Ebook formats and readers
Kindle uses Amazon's own formats, while Kobo and most other stores use EPUB. Books bought in one store usually cannot be read on another brand's device.
E ink readers are easier on the eyes than tablets and run for weeks on a charge. Some also borrow library books directly.
Audiobook subscriptions
Audible and similar services use monthly credits, where each credit buys one audiobook you keep. Check whether unused credits expire and what happens to your library if you cancel.
Some services offer unlimited listening from a catalog instead, which suits heavy listeners but not people who want to keep books.
Use your library
Many public libraries lend ebooks and audiobooks free through apps such as Libby. It is worth checking before buying, especially for popular titles you will only read once.
Buying used books
Used booksellers such as ThriftBooks and AbeBooks sell books at a fraction of the new price. Check the condition grading, since "acceptable" copies may have notes, highlighting or worn covers.
AbeBooks and Alibris also connect you with independent sellers of rare and out of print books.
Bargain and remainder books
Book Outlet and similar stores sell new overstock books cheaply, sometimes marked with a small line on the edge. They are ideal for gifts and building a home library.
Books for children
Kids' reading apps such as Epic offer thousands of children's books for a subscription, and many schools provide free access for classroom use. Scholastic book clubs and fairs offer children's books at lower prices.
Textbooks
For textbooks, compare new, used and rental options, and check you have the right edition. Older editions are often much cheaper, but page numbers and exercises may differ.
Book summary apps
Summary apps such as Blinkist and Headway condense nonfiction books into short reads and audio. They help you decide which books are worth reading in full, but cannot replace the detail and argument of the original.
Taxes on books
Some countries treat books favorably for tax. Printed books are exempt from GST in India, and in the UK both printed books and ebooks have been zero rated for VAT since 2020.
Buying for book clubs
Book clubs can save by sharing used copies or borrowing ebooks from the library. Choose titles available in several formats so everyone can take part.
Selling and donating books
Used bookstores and online buyback services pay for books in good condition, especially textbooks. Charity shops and libraries often accept donations of books you no longer need.
Christian and specialist bookstores
Specialist stores such as Christian Book focus on faith, homeschooling and church resources, often with titles general stores do not stock. Specialist sellers also exist for comics, academic titles and children's books.
Reading on a budget
Public domain classics are free as ebooks from stores and projects such as Project Gutenberg. Swapping books with friends and joining book exchanges keeps costs low for heavy readers.
Protecting your digital library
Keep your ebook and audiobook accounts secure with strong passwords and two factor authentication. Your library is tied to the account, so losing access means losing the books.
When books are cheapest
Ebook stores run daily deals and big sales around Black Friday and World Book Day. Audiobook services often discount credits and memberships for new members.
Making a book coupon go further
Book coupons usually need a minimum order, so group several books into one order to cover shipping. For subscriptions, use codes on the plan you will keep after the introductory price ends.