RealityCheck Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Hi. Can anyone recommend an online source for (preferably) second hand books. I'm an avid reader, living in Khon Kaen, where obtaining English language novels, etc is very difficult. I used to visit the second hand book stores in Pattaya, but now that I've moved to Issan, that's impractical, so an online source would be great. I'm mostly interested in Science Fiction, Mystery, Classics (Dickens, etc), some non-fiction. Many Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 google ebooks , if thats of no use , there is always amazon . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Just google download and the author. There are many, mostly classics, you can download. Project gutenburg springs to mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Hi.Can anyone recommend an online source for (preferably) second hand books. I'm an avid reader, living in Khon Kaen, where obtaining English language novels, etc is very difficult. I used to visit the second hand book stores in Pattaya, but now that I've moved to Issan, that's impractical, so an online source would be great. I'm mostly interested in Science Fiction, Mystery, Classics (Dickens, etc), some non-fiction. Many Thanks. check out Dasa online in BKK ... they have a list of instock etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Hi.Can anyone recommend an online source for (preferably) second hand books. I'm an avid reader, living in Khon Kaen, where obtaining English language novels, etc is very difficult. I used to visit the second hand book stores in Pattaya, but now that I've moved to Issan, that's impractical, so an online source would be great. I'm mostly interested in Science Fiction, Mystery, Classics (Dickens, etc), some non-fiction. Many Thanks. I just normally swap paperbacks with my friends. I now have 30 or more that will be swapped whenever I find anyone with an equal number. I prefer fiction, mystery and action books although I usually try to read whatever I happen to pick up. Some that I have already read or can't get interested in just go back to my swap stack. I actually can't remember the last time I bought a book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotelier Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 (edited) google "fictionbook". click on the first site that comes up. the site is in russian but the book contents are english. I posted the link but then realised Im not allowed to do that Edited June 24, 2007 by hotelier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopite Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 ebays not bad. i get my books on there, new and used, they cost from 300-700 baht inc delivery. you will find nearly everything. 4-5 days delivery with most sellers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwhite Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Dasa Books are at: http://www.dasabookcafe.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaiWai Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I just normally swap paperbacks with my friends. I now have 30 or more that will be swapped whenever I find anyone with an equal number. I prefer fiction, mystery and action books although I usually try to read whatever I happen to pick up. Some that I have already read or can't get interested in just go back to my swap stack. I actually can't remember the last time I bought a book. Yep, this is a good way to keep supplied with reading material. If the OP posts the titles of his current collection, more than likely another ThaiVisa member would be interested in doing a swap. Five to ten books can be mailed without much trouble. He might even find someone in the same town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Gorgon Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Farang resorts usually have leftover books from tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptou Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 if you dont mind reading books online there is always www.bartleby.com , they have crime & punishment listed on there,sherwood anderson & many more. good place to check out books before actually going out & buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 Thanks everyone - some very helpful suggestions. I'll be looking into all of them over the next day or so. You may just have saved me from going crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kankaroo Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I know it's not exactly what you asked, but could you not just fill a backpack with cheap books from chatuchak market or the likes next time you are in BKK ? Should keep you going for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertz Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 OP, if you PM me with your address and pay the carriage, I'll send you a bundle free, English or German. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rychrde Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 mmm... just making me think... have been undecided as to whether to bring in my stock of books, about 5000, from the UK. Live in Sakaeo now, so not exactly the farang capital of Thailand! But would be interested if there are enough people within driving distance of here then it might be worth it. Sending by mail is also an option as have a good post office here. rych Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungbing Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 The Number One Bar in Khon Kaen has a bookcase in the corner. Sometimes you are lucky and find something good, sometimes there's nothing good to read, but there's always something there if you are desperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsurin Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Farang Connection in Surin has lots of books for borrowing purposes. Perhaps if you contact Martin he can help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlx Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 This site ships internationally, and is for a good cause. Shipping costs can add up quickly though. Also try eBay (M-Bags from the US are a good way to ship) and Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I live in Kalasin, which is not too far from Khonkaen. I order my books from Barnes & Noble. They have an immense selection of new and used books, DVD's,games, etc. Books are duty free, so there is no problem with customs. Extremely easy to order and I use Bangkok Bank credit cards. Just last month ordered over US$ 600 worth of books and DVD's.All arrived with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronw Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 mmm... just making me think...have been undecided as to whether to bring in my stock of books, about 5000, from the UK. Live in Sakaeo now, so not exactly the farang capital of Thailand! But would be interested if there are enough people within driving distance of here then it might be worth it. Sending by mail is also an option as have a good post office here. rych I sold my books before i left the UK.....a BAD mistake....got very little for them.....however, my son collected about 1000 books, and had them shipped over....The cost of shipping is based on volume, not weight... 1000 books was a tad under 1 cubic metre...crating and shipping to BKK cost £200............not a bad price.....however, in BKK...the customs point blank refused to release them unless 15,000 baht was paid.....no receipt, naturally.............we paid! my son sold the majority of the books, but i have a residue of about 300 which i use for swaps....and lending to mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chownah Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 In Nong Khai there is a used book book store on the little soi that goes down to the Mutt Mee guest house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rychrde Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 mmm... just making me think...have been undecided as to whether to bring in my stock of books, about 5000, from the UK. Live in Sakaeo now, so not exactly the farang capital of Thailand! But would be interested if there are enough people within driving distance of here then it might be worth it. Sending by mail is also an option as have a good post office here. rych I sold my books before i left the UK.....a BAD mistake....got very little for them.....however, my son collected about 1000 books, and had them shipped over....The cost of shipping is based on volume, not weight... 1000 books was a tad under 1 cubic metre...crating and shipping to BKK cost £200............not a bad price.....however, in BKK...the customs point blank refused to release them unless 15,000 baht was paid.....no receipt, naturally.............we paid! my son sold the majority of the books, but i have a residue of about 300 which i use for swaps....and lending to mates. Yes, general books and paperbacks almost worthless in the UK - just too many on the market and also killed by greedy charity shops who get their stock for free anyway. Here in Thailand especially paperbacks are about 3 or 4 times the price in UK. Will look at the numbers and decide next month rych Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentley 7 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 If you dont mind downloading and printing try www.Manybooks.net some great classics and its free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bina Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 write your own!!!! bina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rychrde Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 write your own!!!!bina yeah but then you know how it ends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTW Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Even though I live in a big city, I don't find a lot of second hand books to my liking in my city, and I read too much to be able to afford all new books. However I have found some some great second hand book stores on Khao San Road. So a few times a year when I go to BKK for one thing or another, I make time to go there, and spend maybe 8000 or 10,000 baht on books, read them and then resell them in my city, and of course there are some books to buy here, as well as some new books I can't help buying now and then, even though I later hate myself for spending so much. I bought way too much last year in Singapore, then had to pay extra for too much luggage, and didn't even really enjoy most of the books because I shopped too quickly, and my dogs ate some of the covers off so I can't even sell them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertz Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 (edited) MTW, maybe the literary content was to their taste but wouldn't it be cheaper to give them dog food? Edited June 26, 2007 by qwertz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouse Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I've just shipped my second batch of around 1,000 books from the UK, I might have been lucky but both times I paid no tax on the shipments. Plenty of second-hand bookshops up here in Chiang Mai, Gecko books is the major player with 4 shops around town, not sure if he does books by post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Not yet. We are in the process of putting all the stock in the computer and on-line. When we finish that, we will think about selling by post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendix Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Even though I live in a big city, I don't find a lot of second hand books to my liking in my city, and I read too much to be able to afford all new books. However I have found some some great second hand book stores on Khao San Road. So a few times a year when I go to BKK for one thing or another, I make time to go there, and spend maybe 8000 or 10,000 baht on books, read them and then resell them in my city, and of course there are some books to buy here, as well as some new books I can't help buying now and then, even though I later hate myself for spending so much. I bought way too much last year in Singapore, then had to pay extra for too much luggage, and didn't even really enjoy most of the books because I shopped too quickly, and my dogs ate some of the covers off so I can't even sell them!! But you claim to live in Chiang Mai. It has the best selection of secondhand english bookshops in Thailand, and far superior to the drossy backpacker paperback Tom Clancy bullshit you find in Khao San Road. Are you for real? No, wait. We already know the answer to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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