For me, with my collection of books, it makes no sense to purchase one. I have over 300 books, maybe more (100 just between the "state" themed collections; 2 different series x 50 states). Some of the books I haven't even read.
So, how did I amass that many books? It took 11 years to be honest. Back in 2000, I had nothing to do, no job (I applied and applied, with no luck), no car, no computer and no life. Sad yes, but true. Still I survived, lol :)
So, how did I amass that many books? It took 11 years to be honest. Back in 2000, I had nothing to do, no job (I applied and applied, with no luck), no car, no computer and no life. Sad yes, but true. Still I survived, lol :)
I had to do SOMETHING with my time rather than watch TV, and this was before NCIS (as well as CSI: NY and CSI: Miami), so there was not too many TV shows I watched, if any. And, since I was riding the bus, I had to have something to keep my brain turning during long bus rides and while waiting for the bus. I started subscribing to MIRA (romance line) and the Harlequin Intrigue line. At 4 books per month, that can add up. However the Intrigue books only lasted one day, sometimes half the day at the rate I read. The MIRA romance novels picked up the slack.
After about three years, I had quite a collection of just Intrigue and Mira books. I had about 275 books--give or take as the ones that did not interest me, I gave to my mom or sold.
Even after I stopped my subscriptions, I'd find myself buying books at Wal*Mart, often for less money; I even hit "pay dirt" at the library. Paperback 0.25¢ and hardcovers $1.00. I'd get a flyer from Harlequin about a Texas themed collection, medical themed or something and I'd just HAVE to get it. Which I did. Then, I started having more books than time.
I thought that was a good thing, until my computer came along. I started off being on the internet, then writing, then came http://www.pogo.com and then a friend. After a while, I read less and less. I got a job, then a car and had less time to even live.
So, my books sat well-preserved in a bookcase or boxes in my closet, and still do. They are never far from my reach, but too far from my hands.
Today, I am a full-time student, have my own car, a computer and some great friends. Very little time for reading a book, unless it is a textbook.
I thought that was a good thing, until my computer came along. I started off being on the internet, then writing, then came http://www.pogo.com and then a friend. After a while, I read less and less. I got a job, then a car and had less time to even live.
So, my books sat well-preserved in a bookcase or boxes in my closet, and still do. They are never far from my reach, but too far from my hands.
Today, I am a full-time student, have my own car, a computer and some great friends. Very little time for reading a book, unless it is a textbook.
Another thing is, I don't have the money for an e-Reader. I just don't see myself using it. I have the Nook and Kindle apps on my iPad and that is sufficient for me. While I could store 3000+ books on it, there is no earthly reason to have it. Some of the books I have are not available on e-Reader. I also have to pay for the e-Book. Many of the books I like (and want), I wait until they are in paperback and I buy them for cheap on Amazon through the "marketplace".
Sometimes it's best to stay old fashioned. And, even though I've already read some of the books and should donate or give them away, if they're really good, I also tend to re-read them.
There is something to be said about curling up with an old fashioned hardcover or paperback book...whether in bed or on the couch under a warm blanket ... no batteries (or charging) needed :)
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