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    Post #1 - August 15th, 2013, 3:47 pm
    Post #1 - August 15th, 2013, 3:47 pm Post #1 - August 15th, 2013, 3:47 pm
    I have just about abandoned buying cookbooks because I have so many but occasionally I will find I need one for my collection. I have bought a few of the Time LIfe Foods of the World lately to complete my collection. What I have found is that if you are looking at cookbooks on ebay many of them are more expensive than on Amazon which sometimes you can get them for a few cents plus shipping. IF you are an Amazon prime member I believe shipping might be free. Of course the books are used but everything I have gotten has been in good condition. I just got a Bohemian cookbook for a penny plus 3.99 shipping. Of course you might find books even cheaper at a resale shop like for a buck or even less without shipping but you have to scour the shops to find what you want and I have no patience for that. Just a little note for those that like to buy cookbooks now and then to check out Amazon before you plunk down money on ebay to buy the same thing at a higher price.
    Toria

    "I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it" - As You Like It,
    W. Shakespeare
  • Post #2 - August 15th, 2013, 5:20 pm
    Post #2 - August 15th, 2013, 5:20 pm Post #2 - August 15th, 2013, 5:20 pm
    Hi- I have bought some cookbooks at the Evanston public library book sale, which they have I believe three times a year. They just had one two weeks ago. I used to get deals on clearance books at Borders too. Barnes and Nobles clearance section is not as good as Borders was. I did not know that you could get books for a penny on amazon. Is this an auction? I know for people who have kindles, you can always get some free ebooks through Amazon. The selection changes daily. I do not have a kindle though. I would rather hold a book than read it on a computer screen.
  • Post #3 - August 15th, 2013, 7:19 pm
    Post #3 - August 15th, 2013, 7:19 pm Post #3 - August 15th, 2013, 7:19 pm
    Libraries are a good source too. The penny book is a rarity but I have routinely got used books on Amazon for a few dollars plus shipping. Its not an auction. Its not a kindle either its either a paperbook or a hardcover.
    Toria

    "I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it" - As You Like It,
    W. Shakespeare
  • Post #4 - August 15th, 2013, 8:27 pm
    Post #4 - August 15th, 2013, 8:27 pm Post #4 - August 15th, 2013, 8:27 pm
    I use AddALL Book Search and Price Comparison
  • Post #5 - August 15th, 2013, 8:41 pm
    Post #5 - August 15th, 2013, 8:41 pm Post #5 - August 15th, 2013, 8:41 pm
    Very useful. Just for fun I put in the title The Cooking of Italy and sure enough you could find the foods of the world book edited by waverly root and it sells on amazon for a penny. 3.99 for shipping. So you can assemble your own foods of the world collection on the cheap. Cheaper than probably they were originally purchased for. My point was mainly not to assume ebay is cheaper, that's where people usually look for things like that.
    Toria

    "I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it" - As You Like It,
    W. Shakespeare
  • Post #6 - August 15th, 2013, 8:55 pm
    Post #6 - August 15th, 2013, 8:55 pm Post #6 - August 15th, 2013, 8:55 pm
    bookfinder dot com is a great resource.
    fine words butter no parsnips
  • Post #7 - August 15th, 2013, 9:02 pm
    Post #7 - August 15th, 2013, 9:02 pm Post #7 - August 15th, 2013, 9:02 pm
    good also rr.
    Toria

    "I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it" - As You Like It,
    W. Shakespeare
  • Post #8 - August 15th, 2013, 10:24 pm
    Post #8 - August 15th, 2013, 10:24 pm Post #8 - August 15th, 2013, 10:24 pm
    Its funny because people are also selling them on etsy for way more than amazon. Someone is selling a whole set for seventy five dollars. It pays to shop around because you can buy them for much less than what I see there.
    Toria

    "I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it" - As You Like It,
    W. Shakespeare
  • Post #9 - August 20th, 2013, 3:17 pm
    Post #9 - August 20th, 2013, 3:17 pm Post #9 - August 20th, 2013, 3:17 pm
    I go browsing around Half Price Books at Village Crossing in Skokie. I know it's not "Chicago", but they have a whole section of cookbooks. Sometimes you'll find a gem.
    Traveling the world through cuisine
    http://www.culinariablog.com
  • Post #10 - August 20th, 2013, 3:55 pm
    Post #10 - August 20th, 2013, 3:55 pm Post #10 - August 20th, 2013, 3:55 pm
    toria wrote:Libraries are a good source too. The penny book is a rarity but I have routinely got used books on Amazon for a few dollars plus shipping. Its not an auction. Its not a kindle either its either a paperbook or a hardcover.


    Most of the libraries get tons of cookbooks as contributions and generally sell them for a song - usually around $1. I have been hitting these shelves and collecting a lot of books as gifts for the nephews for Christmas. Last week, I was able to get two books for $1 that had cost me $8-10 plus shipping at Amazon.
  • Post #11 - August 20th, 2013, 8:44 pm
    Post #11 - August 20th, 2013, 8:44 pm Post #11 - August 20th, 2013, 8:44 pm
    I just got my dollar a book food of the world and they are of course used but in good condition. I am happy to help complete my collection. I did had to pay 3.99 for shipping.
    Toria

    "I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it" - As You Like It,
    W. Shakespeare
  • Post #12 - August 21st, 2013, 9:49 am
    Post #12 - August 21st, 2013, 9:49 am Post #12 - August 21st, 2013, 9:49 am
    This is a free download of the NaNoWriMo cookbook, written by participants of National Novel Writing Month.
    http://www.mediafire.com/view/?3s614hb8n0x4pcs
    I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~ Jason Love

    There is no pie in Nighthawks, which is why it's such a desolate image. ~ Happy Stomach

    I write stuff.
  • Post #13 - August 21st, 2013, 1:52 pm
    Post #13 - August 21st, 2013, 1:52 pm Post #13 - August 21st, 2013, 1:52 pm
    Toria,

    I'm so pleased to see you and your success completing your collection of the T-L Foods of the World. When I was in grad school, I decided that I was going to get serious about cooking, focussing on exotic international stuff, you know, Latin American, Chinese, etc. :wink: Well. T-L had some kind of an offer where you could buy the whole series, hard back 'cultural' info plus paper recipe book. I took the plunge, and bought the whole set. I've lost or sold most everything *except* the recipe books for Italy, China, and Latin America--which I *still* use from time to time! Amazing series when you consider the original publication date, way far ahead of their time.

    Enjoy your books!!

    Geo
    Sooo, you like wine and are looking for something good to read? Maybe *this* will do the trick! :)
  • Post #14 - August 21st, 2013, 3:27 pm
    Post #14 - August 21st, 2013, 3:27 pm Post #14 - August 21st, 2013, 3:27 pm
    Thanks I don't cook from them much but love to read them.
    Toria

    "I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it" - As You Like It,
    W. Shakespeare
  • Post #15 - August 22nd, 2013, 11:13 am
    Post #15 - August 22nd, 2013, 11:13 am Post #15 - August 22nd, 2013, 11:13 am
    Culinaria wrote:I go browsing around Half Price Books at Village Crossing in Skokie. I know it's not "Chicago", but they have a whole section of cookbooks. Sometimes you'll find a gem.

    ::perk:: Is there still a Half Price Books around? I thought they went out of business. Thanks for the heads-up. BTW, my mapping program says technically its in Niles.

    Goodwill stores have a lot of cheap cookbooks too. I don't remember the exact prices, but at the Goodwill near me, I think hardback books are less than $2 and paperbacks are less than $1. And any you don't want to keep you donate back for a tax deduction.
    "Your swimming suit matches your eyes, you hold your nose before diving, loving you has made me bananas!"
  • Post #16 - August 22nd, 2013, 2:16 pm
    Post #16 - August 22nd, 2013, 2:16 pm Post #16 - August 22nd, 2013, 2:16 pm
    Don't forget fleamarkets, rummage sales and used book stores. I have also seen the TL books in Canada at these types of places.
    What disease did cured ham actually have?
  • Post #17 - August 23rd, 2013, 7:03 pm
    Post #17 - August 23rd, 2013, 7:03 pm Post #17 - August 23rd, 2013, 7:03 pm
    There are many "junk stores" where I live. I look for the cookbooks assembled by church groups, firemen, fraternal organizations, school PTAs, and other fund raising groups. The product is very generic. Often there are a couple of recipes that I would consider making. I am usually put off because somehow the seller thinks these 15 year-old, dog-eared tomes are worth $8-10. Unfortunately you can't find these things on Amazon.
  • Post #18 - August 23rd, 2013, 8:26 pm
    Post #18 - August 23rd, 2013, 8:26 pm Post #18 - August 23rd, 2013, 8:26 pm
    Katie wrote:
    Culinaria wrote:I go browsing around Half Price Books at Village Crossing in Skokie. I know it's not "Chicago", but they have a whole section of cookbooks. Sometimes you'll find a gem.

    ::perk:: Is there still a Half Price Books around? I thought they went out of business. Thanks for the heads-up. BTW, my mapping program says technically its in Niles.

    Goodwill stores have a lot of cheap cookbooks too. I don't remember the exact prices, but at the Goodwill near me, I think hardback books are less than $2 and paperbacks are less than $1. And any you don't want to keep you donate back for a tax deduction.




    There is also a Half Price Books store next to the Penzey Store in South Milwaukee.

    http://www.hpb.com/028.html

    And Palatine.
    http://www.hpb.com/089.html
  • Post #19 - February 27th, 2021, 1:51 pm
    Post #19 - February 27th, 2021, 1:51 pm Post #19 - February 27th, 2021, 1:51 pm
    Over the past year, I decided to look through all of my cookbooks to either make something, tab some recipes for the future, or just read them for inspiration and general knowledge. My collection spans over 50 years and run the gamut from large technical professional books to spiral bound fund raisers featuring locals with family recipes. Frankly, by now, I do not have a favorite “ go to” and upon closer inspection, many of the books seem out of date, repetitive and feature unappetizing ingredients or recipes. Some books were purchased with little to no foresight or peer review and others were gifts. I never purchased books out of my skill level such as those from 5 star chefs and restaurants. More and more I either google a recipe or pull one out of my collection of recipes from magazines and newspapers. Does anyone have cook book regret? I thought about giving my friends a book to cook something from that I may have overlooked and then host a potluck buffet ( like a cook book book club with food from the various books) but gatherings are on the shelf for now. What do you with your cookbooks you never use?
    What disease did cured ham actually have?
  • Post #20 - February 27th, 2021, 2:34 pm
    Post #20 - February 27th, 2021, 2:34 pm Post #20 - February 27th, 2021, 2:34 pm
    I don't know how soon this is going to happen, but you can always give them to church rummage sales or library book sales. I know Deerfield Public Library used to have a used cookbook sale at their farmer's market in the fall, and maybe by this fall it will be safe to have one. I looked over my cookbooks a few weeks ago, and there are some cookbooks I have not used for five years at least that I probably need to get rid of.
  • Post #21 - February 27th, 2021, 3:21 pm
    Post #21 - February 27th, 2021, 3:21 pm Post #21 - February 27th, 2021, 3:21 pm
    I have around 600 and use them for reference. Before tossing I'd possibly purchase some if you'd consider.
    "In pursuit of joys untasted"
    from Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata
  • Post #22 - February 27th, 2021, 8:55 pm
    Post #22 - February 27th, 2021, 8:55 pm Post #22 - February 27th, 2021, 8:55 pm
    If you’re on Facebook, your local community may have a group for people to give away items for free to others in the community.
    Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
  • Post #23 - February 27th, 2021, 10:55 pm
    Post #23 - February 27th, 2021, 10:55 pm Post #23 - February 27th, 2021, 10:55 pm
    If you have books you want to find a home for you can find a little free library in your area to drop them off.

    https://littlefreelibrary.org/
  • Post #24 - July 28th, 2022, 10:35 pm
    Post #24 - July 28th, 2022, 10:35 pm Post #24 - July 28th, 2022, 10:35 pm
    There is going to be a cookbook swap taking place at the Robert Crown Branch of Evanston Public Library. The library branch is located within the Robert Crown Community Center, which is located on Main between Dodge and McCormick. The book swap is going to take place on 8/11 from 4:00pm-6:00pm, and also on 8/28 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. I have a few cookbooks I am going to donate. If you do not have any books to trade, you can still help yourself to some of the other books available for trade. Hope this helps, Nancy
  • Post #25 - August 8th, 2022, 2:49 pm
    Post #25 - August 8th, 2022, 2:49 pm Post #25 - August 8th, 2022, 2:49 pm
    I am just reminding people about the cookbook swap taking place this Thursday 8/11 at Robert Crown branch of the Evanston Public Library at 1801 Main Street from 4:00-6:00pm. I think it is being held outside before you enter the building. They are having another book swap on Sunday August 28 from 3:00-5:00pm. You can still take some cookbooks if you don't have any to exchange. Hope to see a few people there Thursday. Hope this helps, Nancy
  • Post #26 - August 8th, 2022, 3:11 pm
    Post #26 - August 8th, 2022, 3:11 pm Post #26 - August 8th, 2022, 3:11 pm
    All good information. I do want to begin to get rid of my cook book collection soon. It breaks my heart to do so but I don't cook that much any more and it really does have to be cleared out. I know of many places I could donate but some things are I think might be appreciated by some of the folks on this board. My Time life collection needs to go somewhere I don't have every book but I do have quite a few... along with the small booklets. I also have some vintage Gourmet magazines too. Among other things.....
    Toria

    "I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it" - As You Like It,
    W. Shakespeare
  • Post #27 - October 25th, 2022, 7:05 pm
    Post #27 - October 25th, 2022, 7:05 pm Post #27 - October 25th, 2022, 7:05 pm
    A friend sent me a link to an archive of books, run by the Internet Archive (Wayback Machine) I believe. Wasn't sure where to put it, but as Tom Peterson used to say, "Free is a very good price."

    Link.
    The thing about quotes on the internet is you can not confirm their validity. -- Abraham Lincoln

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