Russia is still one of the most reading countries in the world. A paper book can be bought anywhere today - from specialized bookstores to the regular supermarket, where there are often sections with the most popular publications. But a true reader often asks the question: "Where can you buy books as cheaply as possible?"
The first recommendation for those who are concerned about buying books at the lowest price is to contact large specialized stores. The wide assortment and significant sales volumes allow such specialized stores to keep relatively low prices. In an ordinary shopping supermarket, where the book is just a by-product, prices will be significantly higher.
If you are looking for a fairly rare edition at an affordable price, visit the small bookstores. The selection of books there is not very large, but there is a decent chance of meeting the edition you are looking for. Today, in many bookstores, not even specializing in the sale of second-hand books, there are small departments that offer books of the past years in very good quality.
Book lovers in large cities have an undeniable advantage over reading provinces. For example, in Moscow there are several dozen pavilions with the promising sign “Book Paradise”. The books are divided into several price categories, and the cost of most publications does not exceed 20-50 rubles, which is comparable to the prices of newspapers. The Knizhniy Rai shops are located mainly near metro stations, which allows you to purchase a book for reading on the road at an affordable price.
But what if you can't find the right book in stores at a price that suits you? If you are comfortable with modern technology, try your luck on the internet. The network is literally flooded with sites offering a wide range of books of varying quality, condition and any age of release. The prices for books sold on the Internet are significantly lower than in ordinary supermarkets, because chain bookstores do not spend money on the maintenance of retail space and the salaries of many employees.
One of the recognized leaders in the sale of second-hand books is the Alib. Ru online store (https://www.alib.ru/). It offers over two million book titles, which certainly cannot be compared with the assortment of the largest bookstore supermarket. The site has a convenient search system for the desired book, including a catalog in which publications are divided into genre and price categories. Having mastered the system, you will certainly find the book you need at an affordable price.
