Btt for 11/13
I read lots and lots of library books. so far this year, at last count anyway, i'd read 71 library books (though now i'm sad they're only letting people put up to 10 on hold....i normally have anywhere from that on up) I've also got about 225 listed on librarything. So why buy? lots of reasons.
- The wait is interminable at the library for a book i really really want to read.
- I am pretty sure i'll want to read it again.
- the library doesn't have it
- it's pretty
- it's cheap
- It'll make me look smart (ok yeah i mean it)
- no one believes you read tons of books if you don't have a bunch lying around
- I like to have a variety of choices
- impulse
- it's some kind of workbook (i've got some for depression) so you need to mark it up
- it's a reference book
Most of your reasons to buy match up with mine, and you have a few I'd neglected to list.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading Graveyard Book... someday.
http://texasbookwoman.blogspot.com/2008/11/booking-through-thursday-why-buy.html
I'll admit to the "makes me look smart" - Love those classics
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ReplyDeleteAgreed on the statement of '..makes me look smart..' too. :)
Happy Reading to all!!!
I used to belong to a Library - its a good idea if you're a mass reader and can get through a book - I really can't. Sometimes it takes me a month to get through a book. Plus, I like to make notes in the margins. I'm a big geek :)
ReplyDeleteYay! So glad that you enjoyed the Graveyard Book!! I love buying books :/ Maybe a little too much...I'll never even read all of the one's on my TBR shelf, I really don't need to buy anymore, lol.
ReplyDeleteA lot of my books I have I got from garage sales, myself.
ReplyDeleteBut I admit, I have a a copy of "The Fountainhead" sitting on my shelf that I have no intention of even opening any time soon. :P