Bookshops, libraries, online, second-hand, borrowing from friends. Rank how you usually get your books.

A natural way to answer

First would be second-hand shops, as they're cheap and fun to browse. The library comes next, then buying online for convenience. Borrowing from friends is last, mainly because I prefer to read at my own pace without worrying about returning anything.

Key phrases to use

• steer clear of — deliberately avoid someone or something“I steer clear of borrowing books I'll forget to return.”
• hunting for a bargain — actively searching for something good at a low price“Half the fun is hunting for a bargain in old shops.”
• end up — eventually be in a particular situation, often unintentionally“I always end up keeping borrowed books too long.”