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BookScouter Quarterly Scholarship: Q1 2025 Winner Announcement

News & Updates By May 5, 2025 Last Updated on June 20, 2025 by Bonny Deen Tags: , , No Comments

BookScouter Quarterly Scholarship Q1 2025 Winner Announcement

At BookScouter, we know that textbooks can be one of the biggest expenses for students. That’s why we created the BookScouter Quarterly Scholarship—to support students by helping cover the cost of learning materials.

For our Q1 2025 Scholarship, we invited students to submit a short video sharing their experience with the most expensive textbook they had to buy. We received an incredible range of stories—some shocking, some inspiring, but all highlighting the financial challenge of higher education.

8 of the Best Notion Templates for Book Lovers

All about books By April 30, 2025 Last Updated on May 5, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: , No Comments
Notion Templates for book lovers

If you’ve ever bought the same book twice, forgot how a five-star read ended, or can’t find your TBR list because it’s spread across five apps, three notebooks, and a napkin…you’re in good company.

Book lovers tend to collect: books, notes, recommendations, wishlist titles, half-finished series. And while that’s part of the fun, it can also get a little… chaotic.

That’s why Notion is such a great tool for readers.

Gated Textbooks on Amazon: Why It Happens and 4 Ways Sellers Can Respond

All about books, All about textbooks By April 25, 2025 Last Updated on May 5, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: , No Comments
Gated Textbooks on Amazon

A while ago, we discussed the problem of restricted inventory on Amazon from the bookseller’s point of view and tried to understand how to solve it. Today, we’ll talk again about Amazon gating certain textbooks, try to understand why the issue is getting more and more serious, and discuss how booksellers can use the BookScouter tools to support their sales.

But before we get to the latter part, let’s once again go through the details of Amazon textbook restrictions and what they really mean.

18 Best Places to Buy Textbooks Online (and Save Big!)

All about textbooks, All about books By April 24, 2025 Last Updated on June 9, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: , , No Comments
Places to Buy Textbooks Online

College is about learning, growing… and budgeting like a pro. Between tuition, rent, and $7 lattes that feel like a necessity, the last thing any student wants is to drop $300 on a single textbook they’ll barely open after midterms.

But here’s the truth: you don’t have to buy your books at full price — or from the campus store. There are dozens of websites where you can find the same textbooks for way less — new, used, digital, or even rental. You just need to know where to look. If you prefer renting your textbooks, take a look at our guide to the best places to rent textbooks and discover how to cut costs even further.

11 of the Best Notion Templates for Students

Study tips By April 23, 2025 Last Updated on May 5, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: , , No Comments
Notion templates for students

Have you ever forgotten a deadline, lost your class notes, or spent 30 minutes looking for your to-do list (only to find it stuck to the back of your laptop)? Chances are, you have…and you’re not alone. Being a student means dealing with a lot of different responsibilities: attending classes, doing your homework, working in groups, studying for exams, dealing with life…

And sometimes your brain just doesn’t want to be the calendar, the planner, the budget tracker, and the motivation coach all at once.

19 Sports Romance Books You Need To Read Right Now

Book lists By April 22, 2025 Last Updated on May 8, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: No Comments
Sports romance books

There is no better combination to make your heart race than sports and romance.

Sports romance books offer a window into professional athletes’ alluring yet conflictive world, adding a touch of intriguing romance, sensual protagonists, and more than enough spice.

The result? A trend that has taken over BookTok and will not go away anytime soon.

If you’re eager to dive deep into the world of sports romance books, here is your guiding light—a list of the best 19 sports novels the genre has to offer.

9 Best Places to Rent Textbooks in 2025

All about books, All about textbooks By April 21, 2025 Last Updated on April 25, 2025 by Olivia Smith Tags: , No Comments
rent textbooks

College Board reports that the average student at a four-year university spends over $1,200 a year on textbooks and course materials. That’s more than enough for a round-trip flight to Europe or a semester’s worth of groceries. To understand the factors contributing to high textbook prices, you can read our article: Why Are Textbooks So Expensive?. But there’s good news: you don’t have to buy every textbook brand new.

16 Mafia Romance Books Bring Readers Love, Spice, and Danger

All about books By April 20, 2025 Last Updated on May 22, 2025 by Abigail White Tags: No Comments
mafia romance books

If you prefer your love stories laced with danger, mafia romance books check all the boxes. Dive into rich storylines full of twists, turns, and plenty of swoony passion.

Whether the story is about a crime boss with dangerous thoughts or a strong-willed heroine with a vulnerable side, you will get to experience wild rides with plenty of heart. These mafia romance novels will keep your pulse racing from start to finish.

Your Reading Guide to Dav Pilkey Books in Order

Book lists By April 10, 2025 Last Updated on May 2, 2025 by Bonny Deen Tags: , , No Comments
Dav Pilkey books

Although you may not know who Dav Pilkey is, it is quite likely that you’re familiar with his work in children’s literature—and the white underpants of his most recognizable character.

Best known as the mind, pen, and heart behind the Captain Underpants series and the Dog Man author, Pilkey is a talented artist with a recognizable art style and an unmatched talent to captivate young readers, encourage their imagination, and nurture a love for reading.

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