Book of the month clubs offer a convenient
way to get the latest books, the best sellers,
and our favorite authors and topics without
having to leave your home. When considering
what book club to join, here are a few things
to consider:
- some book clubs specialize in a particular
subject or genre such as mysteries, cooking,
history, and large print. If you prefer variety,
be sure to pick a club with a more general
offering
- some clubs offer on-line services as well
as by mail. You'll need to decide if this
is important to you
- book clubs often require a commitment that
you will buy a certain number of books or
a certain number of books for a stated length
of time. Understand the total cost of joining
and ordering, including shipping and handling
charges
- determine when books are sent -- automatically
or only the books you select be sent. If
you must notify the club you are not interested
in the current offering it is easy to miss
the deadline and end up buying a book you
may not want
- look for clubs that offer both selection
and a discount on the price, including free
books for ordering extra books.
- compare satisfaction guarantees and return
policies if you decide not to keep
a particular
book.
One final consideration: although most
people
join book clubs for their own reading,
there
are clubs that let you order books
to be
delivered to someone else as a gift.
These
clubs often offer you the choice of
selecting
various types of books and lengths
of time
that you would like the gift books
to be
delivered. |
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