New or Used

[RandallFlagg19]

I like to buy used books in bulk, but I will sometimes buy books new, especially if its a new release from one of my favorite author.

 

[RandallFlagg19]

yesterdays used book store purchases

The lady at the check out counter said I had good taste.

 

[Chelle71]

I buy both...I really don't care so long as they are in pretty good condition...I love hardback books so a lot of my hardbacks have been new...some authors I just can't wait till they become used...so end up buying new for those

 

[no bounce no play]

I prefer new. I do not like wondering what caused stains on pages lol.

 

[no bounce no play]

yesterdays used book store purchases

The lady at the check out counter said I had good taste.

Would you mind reading Floating Dragon first? I read it a million years ago and don't remember anything about it. I think I remember liking it but I'm afraid to read reviews because reviews often contain spoilers. If you like it, I'll reread it

 

[GNTLGNT]

...when it comes to Kleenex, I prefer new to used, but in the matter of books-if it's a King or a Koontz, it will be purchased in hardcover new...others can be new. used, paper or hardbound...I'm not book snobby that way...

 

[17021jude]

Most of my books I have found at Goodwill, garage sales, and ebay...all gently used from smoke and pet free environments ~ I'm sure!! I have received a few hardbacks new as gifts, which is great but there's just something to be said about bending the spine of a paperback that's just so gratifying to me! I should issue a national warning though...which is, if I find a hardback copy of The Gunslinger, The Drawing of the Three, or The Wastelands...all which are books I need to complete my collection I will throw a massive scream and dancing fit the likes of which will scare/scar young children and the elderly!!

 

[MadBoJangles]

A brand new book is a lovely thing.
However, an old 1st edition is a true thing of beauty for me.

I purchased a 1st edition of The Great & Secret Show (turned up today as it goes) and I love that old musky library type of scent.
It evokes a lot of memories of sitting in my Grandma's house, choosing my next read from her (fairly formidable) collection.

 

[blunthead]

...when it comes to Kleenex, I prefer new to used, but in the matter of books-if it's a King or a Koontz, it will be purchased in hardcover new...others can be new. used, paper or hardbound...I'm not book snobby that way...

...not book snobby but Kleenex snotty...

 

[GNTLGNT]

...not book snobby but Kleenex snotty...

...is there any other way?....

 

[Neesy]

...is there any other way?....

Andy still uses a cloth hanky (I know, I know - it's a British custom for old folks like him kinda thing)

 

[skimom2]

Hardback books are damn expensive, and since I prefer them in most situations I tend to shop secondhand a LOT (as an author, I shouldn't admit or encourage that, but whatever. I'm also a mom with a big, reading family and $ doesn't grow on trees). New books are for favorite authors or if I find a great deal on Amazon/B&N.

 

[Neesy]

As far as new or used, I have to straddle the fence here and say 'both'. (Majority of my book collection is used).

I love my Revival, Joyland, Doctor Sleep, Mr. Mercedes, The Wind Through the Keyhole, recent slipcover Carrie, and even the 11/22/63 Andy bought me in Mansfield but the only truly brand new book of SK's that I owned previously was a hardcover Dreamcatcher believe it or not.

I only started collecting his books since I joined this message board.

Previously would just clean up my house and sell or give away books - I figured I could always borrow books from the library!

oh yeah - and one of the members here mailed me the big pop-up book of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon - this one I treasure very much!

 

[RandallFlagg19]

Would you mind reading Floating Dragon first? I read it a million years ago and don't remember anything about it. I think I remember liking it but I'm afraid to read reviews because reviews often contain spoilers. If you like it, I'll reread it

I have about 8 books on my priority to read list, and a honest estimate of when I would be willing to read Floating Dragon is late March.

 

[Liselle]

I always, always buy new, even when I didn't have much money to buy books I would save up and buy a new paperback if I couldn't afford a hardback. I've nothing against used books, but for me it has to be new.

 

[krwhiting]

Love them all. New, used, old, fresh off printer with that new book smell. I even like the old paperbacks my uncle gave me that reek of his cigarettes. I just love books. All of them.

Kelly

 

[kingricefan]

I buy all of the King books new (unless I run across a nice copy of one of his older books at a thrift store or used book store, then I'll snatch it up) but most of my other authors that I like I will try to find at a thrift store or used book store. I don't like it when an older book smells musty- if I try to read it, it gives me a headache big-time!

 

[Neesy]

I buy all of the King books new (unless I run across a nice copy of one of his older books at a thrift store or used book store, then I'll snatch it up) but most of my other authors that I like I will try to find at a thrift store or used book store. I don't like it when an older book smells musty- if I try to read it, it gives me a headache big-time!

Musty is an indication that it is possibly contaminated with book "creepy crawlies"

Spoiler: electron microscope - image of a book louse

 

[kingricefan]

Musty is an indication that it is possibly contaminated with book "creepy crawlies"

Spoiler: electron microscope - image of a book louse

I have found that if it does have a musty odor you can pop the book (minus the dustjacket) in the microwave for about 30 seconds and it will help to kill the bacteria that is causing the odor.

 

[niro]

I like both a lot of my books are used but I love to buy books in a local bookstore or via my kindle.
Most new SK are downloaded to my kindle. But since Mr. Mercedes came out as a paperback I am tempted to buy it.