When it comes to textbooks, there are now more options than ever before. Students can purchase physical copies, rent them, or buy e-textbooks. So, what’s the best option? It depends on a few factors. If you want to keep your books forever (even after you graduate), then buying is your only option. If you want something you can reuse year after year, renting is probably your best bet because most rental companies will allow you to re-rent your books every semester for a low price ($5-$10). But if you just need the book for one semester and don’t want to spend any money, then an e-textbook might be worth considering.