I am new Here, Can some one pls tell me where I can find English novels for either rent or purchase.
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Niketh
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Sep 11, 2011 @ 18:54
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I am new Here, Can some one pls tell me where I can find English novels for either rent or purchase.
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Niketh
Sriniketh SrinivasanSep 11, 2011 @ 18:54
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Sep 12, 2011 @ 09:58
"Books Books Books" its a small English bookshop next to Holmes Place in the centre of town.
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"Books Books Books" its a small English bookshop next to Holmes Place in the centre of town.
Dominic A, Sep 12, 2011 @ 09:58
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Sep 12, 2011 @ 11:45
Amazon.co.uk beats every book store in Switzerland in terms of price and convenience. Make sure that whenever you order the value stays below 60 CHF, so you don't pay import duty.
Book stores are probably the only kind of shop that I really enjoy entering, and I can easily spend hours there looking for interesting books. But it doesn't make sense to buy in book stores any more; the price difference is too big (at least 2x, often 4x) , and the convenience of Amazon (availability, ratings, recommendations) makes book stores redundant.
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Amazon.co.uk beats every book store in Switzerland in terms of price and convenience. Make sure that whenever you order the value stays below 60 CHF, so you don't pay import duty.
Book stores are probably the only kind of shop that I really enjoy entering, and I can easily spend hours there looking for interesting books. But it doesn't make sense to buy in book stores any more; the price difference is too big (at least 2x, often 4x) , and the convenience of Amazon (availability, ratings, recommendations) makes book stores redundant.
Edward B, Sep 12, 2011 @ 11:45
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Sep 30, 2011 @ 17:33
Don't forget bookdepository.co.uk - same prices as Amazon, if not cheaper AND post free anywhere in the world!
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Don't forget bookdepository.co.uk - same prices as Amazon, if not cheaper AND post free anywhere in the world!
Jo Monney, Sep 30, 2011 @ 17:33
Jo Monney, Sep 30, 2011 @ 17:33
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Sep 30, 2011 @ 21:24
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Sep 30, 2011 @ 22:00
I bought a kindle. Being an avid booklover I thought I would hate it , but I would not be without it.
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I bought a kindle. Being an avid booklover I thought I would hate it , but I would not be without it.
Mel S, Sep 30, 2011 @ 22:00
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Oct 4, 2011 @ 20:40
Amazon and Kindle are fine if you want to live in a world without bookstores. I am not sure this is worth the few bucks you might save online.
Many of my customers come to the store for their book club, literary event or to find out what is happening in their community. Some of them only buy what I recommend. They do not affix a dollar amount to the benefits they receive.
Many Swiss bookstores are offering great deals on books due to the favourable exchange rate.
It makes me wonder when I read, 'I can easily spend hours there looking for interesting books....Bookstores are redundant'. Really, it does.
Matt
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Amazon and Kindle are fine if you want to live in a world without bookstores. I am not sure this is worth the few bucks you might save online.
Many of my customers come to the store for their book club, literary event or to find out what is happening in their community. Some of them only buy what I recommend. They do not affix a dollar amount to the benefits they receive.
Many Swiss bookstores are offering great deals on books due to the favourable exchange rate.
It makes me wonder when I read, 'I can easily spend hours there looking for interesting books....Bookstores are redundant'. Really, it does.
Matt
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Matthew Wake, Oct 4, 2011 @ 20:40
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Oct 15, 2011 @ 08:14
Hi,
Join the library!
http://www.lausanne.ch/view.asp?DomID=64286
the main one is near Pont Chauderon and has a good selection of english novels, there's others too - i often go to Montriond since it's nearer my work and there's plenty there too. I found it also handy when learning french to take out some kids books (try Petit Nicolas) or comics like Asterix or Tintin which are quite easy reads.
I think to join you need to take ID, maybe also your work permit. But I've always found the staff v friendly too, and the opening hours are fine too for going after work.
Enjoy!
Alice
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Hi,
Join the library!
http://www.lausanne.ch/view.asp?DomID=64286
the main one is near Pont Chauderon and has a good selection of english novels, there's others too - i often go to Montriond since it's nearer my work and there's plenty there too. I found it also handy when learning french to take out some kids books (try Petit Nicolas) or comics like Asterix or Tintin which are quite easy reads.
I think to join you need to take ID, maybe also your work permit. But I've always found the staff v friendly too, and the opening hours are fine too for going after work.
Enjoy!
Alice
Alice T, Oct 15, 2011 @ 08:14
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