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A book is the only thing you buy that enriches you, the only gift you keep opening. But how can the book browsing experience be improved?

Michael Walsh, the master storyteller, author, and co-author of hundreds of successful books and novels, offers some tips on how to ensure you receive cash-saving, top-quality​books.

BUY DIRECT: You deal directly with the publisher by shopping at LULU online book publishers. There are rewards. You are assured of low prices, top quality and fast low-cost postal delivery anywhere in the world.

AMAZON: Buyers use the online publisher because they are used to it. Fine but as secondary publishers with a confusing pricing policy you can end up paying much more and you can wait longer for your book purchases. TIP: Compare prices before investing in your book.

BARNES & NOBLE was founded in 1886 Barnes & Noble is New York-based. World-class online booksellers their reputation is built on providing quality service.

MAIN BOOKSELLERS. Michael Walsh’s books are available wherever you are in the world. You will be familiar with your country’s main booksellers. In the United Kingdom, W H Smiths and Waterstones are examples.

ORDER YOUR CHOICE OF BOOK:​ Any bookstore, even a local bookshop, will be happy to take your order for a Michael Walsh book and let you know when you can pay-and-pick-up.

Simply provide the title and author’s name of the books you are interested in. This should be enough but for perfection, it does not harm to add the ISBN. For instance. The Leaving of Liverpool, Michael Walsh, ISBN 9781445287430. ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR OF UNLOOSED WISDOM

A MICHAEL WALSH BOOK IS THE GIFT YOU OPEN EVERY DAY. AMAZON or LULU online gifts are sent directly to family and friends. The award-winning writer was followed by 500,000 readers of Europe’s Largest Free Newspaper group. CLICK THE PICTURE TO OPEN THE BOOKSTORE