Buying books for spring semester...

Just a Guy has a great post over on Going To Seminary titled 4 ways to save money while buying books for seminary. He mentions Westminster Bookstore, which looks like it will offer some great values. Even better, they have $5 flat rate UPS ground shipping. I'll be sure to check them out next semester. Here are a few tricks I've found for saving money on books over the years.

• Be sure to examine each syllabus closely, so you’re clear on which books are required and those that are optional.
• For those optional books or books where you’re only required to read a small section or chapter, you may want to try the library.
• If the library isn’t an option, you may want to check with other students who’ve already completed the class you’re starting. Just be sure to take good care of their books.
• If you’re going to be attending one of the annual Society of Biblical Literature or Evangelical Theological Society meetings, you may want to hold off on purchasing more expensive reference works until then. The majority of the publishers exhibiting at these events sell everything at half price. The only challenge is fitting all the books in your suitcase when you go back home.

Happy studying!

ST