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Best Overall Book Sites
Out of every subcategory in books, these few proud sites have been designated the BEST in overall quality.  This includes but is not limited to: price, shipping, ease of navigation, selection, and customer service.  Enjoy these great sites and check out their brethren in all of our subcategories above or at the left.
1. BuyBooks - This site is part of the larger Buy.com family--so not only can you find books but just about anything else you might need.  As for the books, the savings are endless.  You can find the bestsellers as well as the how-to books to fix up your home all at unbeatable prices.  Shipping is $3.00 + $0.95 for each book for standard shipping and more for 2nd or next day delivery. 
2. Bookpool - While this site doesn't cover the industrial side, it hits heavily on the software, computer, web design, and many, many, related areas.  The prices are outstanding compared to the book dogs like Amazon and B&N.  While they don't charge for delivery themselves, their agents for shipping (like UPS), do.  There are no actual quotes, but their are some helpful hints on how to lower your shipping costs!   
3. eCampus - In terms of the best prices, quick turnaround on orders, an enormous selection, and a wonderful delivery rate--eCampus is the best place to shop for your textbooks.  Additionally, you can sell your textbooks back at the end of the semester and the site offers other items other than boring textbooks!!  Delivery is free for ground orders or a flat fee of $5.95 for 2-3 day delivery!!  
4. Alibris - A beautifully designed site that makes searching for your childhood bedtime story easy.  And with this beautifully designed site, you'll have no problems finding your title.  Delivery is $3.95 per book and you can chat with other patrons to enhance your search. 

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