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Independent Bookstores

Powell's is on the web
This huge independent bookstore is one of Portland Oregon's landmarks, and offers new, used, rare and out-of-print books.
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Elliott Bay Books
is Seattle Washington's independent bookstore landmark
The Independent Reader
a joint project of a number of independent bookstores
 
Membership Bookstores
Offer special savings for a yearly membership fee
 
Booksamillion.com
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The Big Guys

Amazon.com
Okay, they're a monster -- but still a darn good price, and a great source of reviews.Reviews of Amazon.com at Epinions
Barnes & Noble
Another monster, but with all the size advantages of Amazon (selection, price, reviews) plus a partnership program for non-profits. Reviews of Barnes & Noble at Epinions
Borders Books
Another monster, and anti-union. Link goes to the Borders Books Employee web site. Reviews of Borders at Epinions
 

Special Interests

eHarlequin.com
Tons of romance novels. Reviews of eHarlequin at Epinions.
Bookpool Discount Technical Books
I could have saved so much money if I found these guys earlier!
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Christianbook.com
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FaithPoint Christian Books at BAMM.COM(Booksamillion)
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FictionWise eBooks
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TextbookX (Akademos, Inc.)
... and popular books besides textbooks. Harry Potter, anyone?
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Sierra Club Books. Take a Hike!
Buy super cheap Harry Potter books at BookCloseouts.com.
 
Remainder Books
Sellers that buy "leftovers" and offer them at a discount.
Bookpool Discount Technical Books
I could have saved so much money if I found these guys earlier!
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AllBooks4Less: discount books. 
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Daedalus Books
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Booksamillion.com
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Used & Rare Book Search Sites
§ abebooks: worldwide network of over 5500 independent booksellers. Reviews of abebooks at Epinions
§ AddALL: Search and compare prices at 41 bookstores
§ BookFinder: One of the most highly recommended book search sites
§ Alibris - Books You Thought You'd Never Find
§ AA Research Universal Book Service, created by James Dougherty, founder of the New Paradigms Project

A Little Extra

Britannica.com
Yup, you can buy books, and a lot else, besides using oodles of reference material. Reviews of Britannica.com at Epinions
 
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