(This post is part of the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge. You can find links to other writers' answers over at Long and Short Reviews.)
Prompt: using the library vs. buying books
I love libraries. I love them to death, and I do my best to support our local libraries. That said... I never know when I'm going to get around to reading something, or how long it's going to take. I read fairly quickly, but finding time for it is always a bit iffy.
So as a general thing, I buy books. Mostly electronic books, at this point, which is not something I ever thought I'd say. Which means that my TBR pile is kaiju-sized monstrosity, but I seriously doubt I'm alone in that. But, it also means that I don't have to worry about forgetting to return something, or keeping someone else waiting while I'm finding time to finish something, or whether I can re-read something that I'm particularly in the mood for.
I love libraries, but checking things out just feels like one more thing to keep track of, and I have too many of those already.
That makes sense. You have a lot on your plate at the moment.
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DeleteI love these blog hop posts!! I find that I read more when its electronic. I have my kindle linked to my cellphone. If I'm waiting somewhere I can read on my phone.
ReplyDeleteI almost always have my Kindle with me, for much the same reason!
DeleteIt's true about not knowing how long it will take - I had a bad habit (and still do) of taking forever to read a book if I get busy.
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