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Most major online book retailers have access to millions of titles. On this page, eSmarts has listed stores
that we consider to be the top. These stores have been chosen using a combination of factors including
price, selection, shipping, and customer service. Read about our review process.
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BuyBooks - This site
is part of the larger Buy.com family--so not only can you find books but just
about anything else you might need. As for the books, the savings are
endless. You can find the bestsellers as well as the how-to books to fix
up your home all at unbeatable prices. Shipping is $3.00 + $0.95 for
each book for standard shipping and more for 2nd or next day delivery.
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Powells Books - If you have ever visited their
main store in Portland, OR--then you know how immense their collection
is. If not, trust us. Their store is huge and so is their
selection. Additionally, if you want new or don't mind a used book, you
are going to SAVE! And right now, Powell's is offering free shipping
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Booksamillion - You
may have seen their real stores around your area and received great savings
there. Well, there is no change online. Everyday customers can
enjoy 20-40% savings on most items and if you join the "Millionaire
Club" for 5 bucks you can save an additional 10% off of every
purchase! Shipping is a $3 charge plus $0.95 extra for each item shipped
(5-10 business days)
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Other Notable Stores
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Amazon.com - The
most comprehensive website
of the online bookstores
with lots of great information including book reviews, best seller lists, personalized recommendations,
and an enormous selection. Sometimes their prices are not always as competitive
with the sites above but the variety makes up for it. Amazon also has
pretty much everything else you might be searching for in the way of music,
software, and more
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BarnesandNoble.com -
The retail book giant also has a commanding web presence, offering a wide
variety and deep inventory of books, CD's, and other related media.
Prices are usually the same as Amazon's and standard ground orders cost $3
plus $0.95 per item. With a 30 day return policy on all books and a 30
day exchange on open software and music, Barnes and Noble is a great site to
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Borders - Now playing
ball with the big boys, Borders is an excellent site to shop for books, music,
and videos. Not too fancy and not in the least bit dull, this site
easily guides you to what you want and gets it to you in 3-7 business days at
a price of $3 plus $0.95 per item. To order, you must register yourself
(free) and your profile is forever remembered.
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Hamilton Books -
A cool little site with a fairly large selection and a flat fee of $3 for
delivery anywhere in the US!! Most of their books are hardbound unless
otherwise stated and their prices are fantastic.
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1Bookstreet - If
you only want that one book shipped and want to avoid delivery fees then shop
this site. Any order over $15 includes free delivery (3-14 business
days). They also have a good selection and a variety of subcategories to
shop, like children's books!
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KingBooks - With
every order, King Books offers free gift wrapping plus one of the the lowest shipping
costs ($1.75 + $0.75 for each book). The delivery is slow with this
option, but there are other options to choose from.
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