Instead of letting yourself automatically click that “buy now” button and having your favorite author’s latest title shipped to you ASAP, remind yourself of the power of your local library, with the help of a free browser extension.
The Library Extension app (www.libraryextension.com) can be added to Chrome and Firefox browsers. All you have to do to start saving is select your local library system. Then, when you browse titles on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Books, or Goodreads, you’ll get a notification if your library has that book. You’ll also see how many copies of the title are available. Even if you have to wait for the book to become available at your nearest branch, you’ll have made a wallet-friendly choice that doesn’t interfere with your reading habits.