Category: Textbooks

We Lose A Lot When A Local Bookstore Closes

Here’s some bad news:
From The Hartford Courant:

“Bookworm, the independent bookstore that has been a fixture in town since 1973 will close by the end of the month and leave its Farmington Avenue store, founder and owner Sarah Bedell said Monday.

“Bedell, 67, said concerns about her health, and not the faltering economy, prompted her recently [...]

Denis Horgan | Feb 8, 2010

Tips For Less Expensive Textbooks From Consumerist

Thanks to PSIFYI, the Consumerist website posted an article with lots of advice for buying college textbooks: http://consumerist.com/5347103/college-textbooks-shop-around-ask-your-professors-and-save

George Gombossy | Sep 7, 2009

College Textbooks: Costs Rising Twice As Fast As Inflation – Parents, Students Ripped Off

College Textbook Rip-Off Continues – From Classesandcareers.com two years ago, but still relevant: The Dog

Just over a year ago, college textbook publishers were bombarded with complaints about the exorbitant costs of purchasing college textbooks. A report issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that textbook prices were increasing at twice the rate of inflation. [...]

George Gombossy | Aug 25, 2009