Ben KadenJul 27, 2023

"I once read that buying books represents the illusion of buying the time needed to read them. That sounds about right."

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-07-25/books-declining-sales-print-digital-hoarding?fbclid=IwAR1h_BaQghRsWqkFCyL2e8Iw4OGiMoAETvbQ3p6UbYSyRwVLwAi7Jn49iKQ

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Opinion: Why do I hoard more books than I could possibly read? An investigation

After a few years of joining the Kindle cult, I am back to my old bibliophile ways. I do this not just out of compulsion, but aspiration.

Los Angeles Times
Show threadllewelly
@benkaden
sometimes, I wish all these people who have book buying problems would just give their books to people like me, who can't afford books, but then I realize I don't really have much space for books. : )
Sep 23, 2023 at 4:38pmWeb
Show threadBen KadenSep 23, 2023
@llewelly Can't public libraries be a solution for both issues (affordability, space)?
Show threadllewellySep 23, 2023
@benkaden
yeah, I do go to libraries, and I should go more, but ...