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Cozy up with a good read from these retailers.

More and more people are turning to online booksellers for their next page-turner. Order your next title before you’ve finished your first so you never have to go without a good read. And you might even be able to score a discount or free delivery.

1. Wordery
Bag up a bargain on your favorite books.

Serving its customer base of three million and growing, this online-only bookshop houses a selection of more than 10 million titles. It has a clean, easy-to-use website and most of the titles are deeply discounted.

  • Free delivery on all orders
  • 30-day returns
  • Save 5% when you refer a friend

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2. Amazon
One of the biggest names in online book shopping.

Amazon has quickly become a one-stop-shop for purchasing goods online, and they’ve got a massive selection of books and e-books. And if you're looking for books for your little ones, sign up for Amazon Prime Book Box and save up to 40% on kid's titles.

  • Free two-day shipping for Prime members
  • Reviews from other readers
  • Get free e-books with Kindle Unlimited membership

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3. Barnes & Noble
Browse over six million titles from this book giant.

Barnes & Noble is one of the biggest names in books — both in-store and online. Shop over six million titles, plus save on e-books with B&N's own Nook e-reader.

  • Free shipping on orders of $35 or more
  • 14-day returns
  • Save with a B&N membership

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4. Books-A-Million
BAM! Your fave books are all here.

Books-A-Million stocks an impressive selection of titles on just about every subject under the sun. Plus, the retailer offers tons of ways to save, including its Bibliomania 50% off sale and extra savings with its Millionaire Club membership.

  • Free shipping for Millionaire Club members
  • 30-day returns
  • Shop used books in its third-party marketplace

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5. Target
Shop tons of titles on a budget.

This retail giant offers a surprising selection of books online, and many are available at a cheaper price than found elsewhere around the web.

  • Free shipping on orders of $35 or more
  • Free returns
  • Save 5% with Target REDcard

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Which of these retailers offers free delivery?

  • Wordery: Free shipping on all orders
  • Amazon: Free two-day shipping for Prime members
  • Barnes & Noble: Free shipping on orders of $35 or more
  • Books-A-Million: Free shipping for Millionaire Club members
  • Target: Free shipping on orders of $35 or more

Bottom line

Feeding your bookworm habit has never been easier with so many online bookstores now available. Play your cards right, and you could save a ton on bestselling titles, plus score free shipping.

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