Source: 13 Different Ways to Get Free Books

Are books one of your biggest spending vices? You may think that great literature is worth any price, but buying books here and there can quickly add up. If you're a voracious reader, try to save money by getting some of your books for free through these means:

• Library: You won't need to spend a cent on books when you borrow from the library. And if you can't find a book you want in your local branch, you can put in a request for a book that's available in other branches to be sent to a library near you. And if ebooks are your favored way of reading, you can borrow ebooks for free from most libraries. Check out the other freebies from the library.
• Become a well-known reviewer: You can get free books from authors, even the acclaimed and famous ones, if you try this trick. A lot of times, you can even get the book ahead of its release. All you have to do is start building up a nice repertoire of really solid and detailed book reviews on

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Parents will love these YA books. By Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media reviewer

I used to think that YA books were a waste of time. I mean, I didn't even read them when I was an actual teen. (OK, I did read a friend's much-dog-eared copy of Judy Blume's Forever, but that was in sixth grade, and what Gen Xer didn't read that?) There wasn't enough time in my schedule to read all of the critically acclaimed "grown-up" books I wanted to read, much less those aimed at a totally different demographic.

But a few years ago, I finally took the advice of my Common Sense pals Betsy Bozdech and Carrie Wheadon and started reading the Harry Potter books with my oldest son, who was 7 at the time. I was hooked -- I read all seven books in one week -- even though my son didn't finish reading them until he was 9. A year later, Betsy recommended I read The Hunger Games, and again, I devoured read the entire series. Voila, I was officially a YA lover. I even started a blog with my sister, an elementary school teacher,

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Julianne Moore's ginger hair and porcelain skin have not always been her favorite features. As a child she was teased and called "Freckle-face strawberry." (Who's laughing now, Julianne Moore's grade school friends!) She uses the nickname in her children's book, Freckleface Strawberry. Now there's an iPad app to accompany the series of 3 books. Moore hopes the app will feel "sweet and educational and fun." Of course, Moore is not the first celebrity mom or dad who has been inspired to write books for children. Here are 8 celebrities who have written children's books. - By Kacy Faulconer

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POPSUGAR Sex & CultureSource: 9 Books to Put the Spring Back in Your Dating Step

Spring is officially here, which means it's almost time to take out your flirty sundresses and sandals for the warmer season. In case you're feeling a bit rusty in the dating department, these nine books will help you regain some confidence and perhaps figure out your dating blind spots. Whether you are single and just want to have fun or looking to have a committed relationship, see what you should pick off the bookshelves to put the spring back in your dating step.

• Meeting Your Half-Orange: Half-orange, derived from the Spanish phrase mi media naranja, is your perfect other half. You just haven't met him yet, according to Meeting Your Half-Orange: An Utterly Upbeat Guide to Using Dating Optimism to Find Your Perfect Match. But in addition to being feel-good, the book promises to be results-oriented and pragmatic, with tips on how to change your thinking, perceptions of others, and body language.
• The Gaggle : Just

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If you're anything like me, you find yourself voraciously reading comics about zombies and trying to defend your intellect … which is hard to do because you're reading comic books about zombies. Luckily, you don't actually have to read the books you've got on your shelves to appear wizened and worldly - folks just need to see them there and voila! You're cultured and intelligent! Better yet, many books get this wow factor and have pictures, if you decide to actually read them. Certain books work better for this than others, and I have a few here that will make you look bookish while still giving you the chance to say, "Oooh, pictures!" Click through for 7 books that fool people into thinking you're smart! -By Jenny Lawson

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David Mitchell poses with the poster for the movie adaptation of his book 'Cloud Atlas.’ The versatile author also writes operas. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was published in June 1997, launching its author, J.K. Rowling, to worldwide success. As with many British authors before her, Rowling’s name and the characters she created will live on for generations. But Rowling is only one of a host of internationally acclaimed modern British authors. The last 15 years or so have seen many writers from the UK skyrocket to fame, and the well of award winning, best-selling and respected British novelists is in no danger of running dry.

After finding huge success with her Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling released a novel for adults, 'The Casual Vacancy,' in 2012. (Photo by David Levenson/Getty Images)Around the time Rowling was making a name for herself in children’s literature, authors Sophie Kinsella and Helen Fielding were becoming household names as well. The authors of the Shopaholic and the Bridget Jones series, respectively, they heralded the start of a boom in female-centric British writing. Both women have had their wildly popular “chick-lit” novels turned into major motion pictures, giving other chick-lit specialists like the Irish author Cecilia Ahern a leg up.

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As a mom, I've come to realize how much of our day revolves around food. From talking about it and preparing it to eating it and cleaning it up afterward, food takes up a lot of our time. Luckily, we're a foodie family. Cooking and eating don't feel like daunting tasks. Instead, they are fun projects! Some of my most cherished memories revolve around certain dishes or special meals. If you want your kids to enjoy food, it's important to instill the value of food and good eating habits early on. Here are 10 great books that will turn your kids into foodies! - By Lacy Stroessner

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The pen is mightier!

I already have the title of my memoir, which will no doubt be a best-selling phenomenon…when I write it (and recover from an addiction I have yet to acquire). I will share it with you if you PROMISE not to take it from me. Ok? It's going to be called, "Craftastrophe: How not to have a mental breakdown most of the time." Or something like that. I know, it's really, really good.

I can't wait to read it. But in the meantime, I'd thought I'd share some memoirs, or if you prefer autobiographies, that have affected my life and inspired me. Most of them are funny, all of them are superbly written, and they all make me want to get up and shout, "HERE I AM WORLD! I'M A CRAFTASTROPHE!" So in no particular order I give you: 6 books by women that will inspire you to write your own memoir!

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling

I was SO worried when Mindy launched The Mindy Project that it wouldn't be a success. I just felt like there was a lot of pressure on her! Poor thing. ThisRead More »from What a Girl Writes: 6 Inspiring Memoirs from My Favorite Ladies