tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post539253036297330439..comments2024-01-30T15:26:24.026+07:00Comments on The Bookish Thought: Why I Never Pre-Order BooksTiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15206185334135284902noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-67563306122176205012016-07-08T14:55:54.348+07:002016-07-08T14:55:54.348+07:00I've only pre-ordered one book. I did so thro...I've only pre-ordered one book. I did so through my local bookstore, and I was so confused, because they got it to me months after it came out! I'd figured something had gotten messed up in the order and had already bought my own copy too. I won't be doing that again. There are thousands of books already in existence that I want to read; I don't need to get a new book instantly. (I do, however, put books on hold at the library early so I can get a chance to read them soon after publication, if it's a sequel I'm eager for.)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296827820807569574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-21889737597682872842016-07-05T02:59:20.893+07:002016-07-05T02:59:20.893+07:00You're definitely not the only one who doesn&#...You're definitely not the only one who doesn't pre-order. I've never pre-ordered a book, and I don't foresee myself ever pre-ordering a book. Not even for fancy swag! I am pretty stingy though, so I prefer inexpensive paperbacks, or better, waiting for a copy to be available at the library! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-82354487482966019162016-06-29T11:49:10.135+07:002016-06-29T11:49:10.135+07:00So I have pre-ordered books from Book Depository, ...So I have pre-ordered books from Book Depository, and I feel you, it's not easy. I have had the following happen: Pre-ordered a book to have it show up a month after the release; pre-ordered a book to have it show up about a week after the release (that I could live with!) and pre-ordered a book only to have it randomly cancelled before the release (this has happened to me several times, and I have no idea why, since the books DO release, and I can buy them then.) <br /><br />Now, being in the US I am at an advantage because 90% of the time, I can just order from Amazon, and it will be there on the release day, with tracking. So yeah, that is a definitely HUGE downside to being overseas! <br /><br />To answer your question, I pre-order books like a kid in a candy store, and it is BAD. Amazon one-clicking my way through ALL the money is not great. BUT, I can also cancel the order if I change my mind, or hear bad reviews or something, so that's a plus! You can also cancel Book Depository orders, but it's slightly more time consuming. <br /><br />OH! And the reason I pre-order is because it's often cheaper, too! Amazon is at least $8 cheaper than any physical bookstore. And sometimes they even have books at lower prices so I will grab them if I see them! GREAT post!! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-27362249560292109142016-06-29T11:30:12.144+07:002016-06-29T11:30:12.144+07:00I've only ever pre-ordered ebooks. And it'...I've only ever pre-ordered ebooks. And it's mostly for series that I already know I like, so I know I'm going to want the book. That way I don't have to worry about remembering or writing down any dates, the books just shows up on my kindle when it releases :-)Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-14943133836240071252016-06-28T14:40:32.423+07:002016-06-28T14:40:32.423+07:00Yeah, I think people do preorder just for the swag...Yeah, I think people do preorder just for the swags or they're super excited for itTiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206185334135284902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-59739258307679033872016-06-28T14:36:16.999+07:002016-06-28T14:36:16.999+07:00My budget is limited too, so usually I only purcha...My budget is limited too, so usually I only purchase books I'm really excited for!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206185334135284902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-24882027369844292632016-06-27T13:03:42.325+07:002016-06-27T13:03:42.325+07:00Yes! That's why if I ever want to pre-order bo...Yes! That's why if I ever want to pre-order books, I'll make sure it's a sequel of book I love so there's a high chance I won't lose interest.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206185334135284902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-49933239053903690972016-06-27T03:16:12.218+07:002016-06-27T03:16:12.218+07:00It is okay. I don't pre-order much either. Usu...It is okay. I don't pre-order much either. Usually I think it is just better to go to the store and pick it up for myself. I find that a lot of my pre-orders tend to just collect dust on my shelves after it finally arrives, but new releases I buy from bookstores tend to get read much faster.<br /><br />Chioma @ <a href="http://bluebooksandbutterflies.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Blue Books and Butterflies</a>Chihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096627811945113590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-91343406364088016312016-06-26T21:47:11.103+07:002016-06-26T21:47:11.103+07:00I don't pre-order books often. When I do, it&#...I don't pre-order books often. When I do, it's usually from Amazon. When I order from there, the book that I order usually arrives the day that it is released. I like to only do this if I an 100% sure I want to read that book or if it comes out within the next month of my purchase. <br />I understand not liking to wait because I'm super impatient.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781828287211529221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-54610357203505933022016-06-25T09:12:18.958+07:002016-06-25T09:12:18.958+07:00I'm not sure how Book Depository does their pr...I'm not sure how Book Depository does their pre-orders, but in the US I use Amazon Prime and they send me the books so that they get to me on release day. I don't pre-order very often, though. As far as swag goes, if you do find pre-order deals that are open internationally, then you can just use a screenshot of your order page as a receipt. I don't think you're missing out on too much by not pre-ordering, though!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-65619837902339842122016-06-25T04:05:52.168+07:002016-06-25T04:05:52.168+07:00I don't pre-order either because the only opti...I don't pre-order either because the only option available for me is Bookdepository and I might as well buy the book after release because they send pre-orders after release which is kind of confusing. And don't worry, I live in Slovakia and we can only dream about swag that goes with books but I'm not really complaining. :D But yeah, I just don't care if I'll have the book among the firsts or I'll buy it a month later. But great post, I'm glad I'm not the only who doesn't get pre-ordering. :D Simonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08945518195711017325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-67531035979861611952016-06-25T03:19:44.408+07:002016-06-25T03:19:44.408+07:00I rarely preorder books. I can't think of the...I rarely preorder books. I can't think of the last time I did. Harry Potter? <br /><br />Anyway, I don't actually buy a lot of books in general, due to costs. When I do, I wait for the best price--sales, coupons. But, also, Barnes and Noble and Amazon tend to drop book prices slightly the day right after a book comes out. So if I really want the book, I'll order it then.<br /><br />I don't really care about swag. A lot of times it's not something I even particularly want.Briana @ Pages Unboundhttp://pagesunbound.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-69859187815679203512016-06-25T02:37:12.670+07:002016-06-25T02:37:12.670+07:00I've never pre-ordered a book because just lik...I've never pre-ordered a book because just like you think I know I will eventually get the book. I don't need to buy it early just to get it the day it comes out.Sierra @ The Nerdgirl Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14988689551994156529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-61358922153284448182016-06-24T21:34:54.151+07:002016-06-24T21:34:54.151+07:00I don't pre-order because my book budget is ex...I don't pre-order because my book budget is extremely limited, so I only purchase books that I have already read and know I will want to read again.<br /><br /><a href="http://gotmybook.booklikes.com/post/1417150/musings-ttt-rereading" rel="nofollow">Make New Friends, but Keep the Old: ReReading</a>Got My Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504371573041967671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5593256316878272806.post-88391088599312122942016-06-24T19:59:25.610+07:002016-06-24T19:59:25.610+07:00I live in the US, and I’ve never pre-ordered a boo...I live in the US, and I’ve never pre-ordered a book. I’ve never done it because I often change my mind about what I want to read. I don’t want to pre-order a book and then lose my desire to read it while I’m waiting for it to be released.<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a>Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.com