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Just because it’s free, doesn’t mean it’s of poor quality.
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Where to Find Free Reads
This article from Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of making sense of cents shares the many ways you can read without having to pay.
What Jen + Jill have to say:
Jen and Jill emphasizes resourcefulness and highlights creative ways to access books without having to spend. Jill loves going from the traditional libraries and Little Free Libraries to digital archives such as Project Gutenberg, OpenLibrary.org, and Archive.org. If not, then she recommends discounted deals in BookBub or get them from giveaways and galleys.
For digital enthusiasts, Jen suggests diving into digital books with tools like the Overdrive app or the Amazon Kindle Store while audiobook lovers can take advantage of Audible’s 30-day free trial. There’s also BookCrossing, a community that encourages book sharing, along with countless online platforms offering free stories to discover.
Sharing the Book Love
Jen and Jill also celebrate the beauty of building community and sharing books through swaps, donations, and acts of generosity. They highlight options like book swaps with friends and family, participating in Buy Nothing groups, and even programs like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Reviewing books for publishers is another creative way to access free reads while contributing to the literary world.
Favorite book that you got for free?
For Jen, it’s The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Jill’s is the Transcendent Kingdom and the children’s book her mom gave her entitled, ‘If You Find A Rock’
Bill of The Week
Thank you Violaine from Paris during the olympics frenzy – got an unexpected bonus and now trying not to be tempted by buying tix!
Thanks so Much for Listening!
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Amazing!
I have been listening to these ladies for the last few years, and I think I’ve heard them all. Jen and Jill are realistic about their money ideas and advice. I have been able to up my budgeting game the more I listen but also give myself grace when I slip (books and plants are a weakness). Thank you ladies for always giving us such good advice and making it real.
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