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What do you do with books once you read them?
Posted on 11/22/20 at 7:20 pm
Posted on 11/22/20 at 7:20 pm
I find myself becoming a packrat with books. If I find some passages that are of particular interest, I’ll make a note in the margin. Many times I hold on to them so I can read again, but I rarely get around to it. I’m always wanting to read something new.
I rarely fail to finish a book I start, even if I think it sucks. In those instances, I have no problem taking it to a used bookstore.
I rarely fail to finish a book I start, even if I think it sucks. In those instances, I have no problem taking it to a used bookstore.
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Posted on 11/22/20 at 8:08 pm to TexasTiger08
I've worked to purge the books I don't absolutely love. My current problem is tons of books I own but have not yet read. Forcing myself to read through what I own to further shrink the collection.
Posted on 11/22/20 at 9:37 pm to TexasTiger08
I try and take care of that on the front end - only books I buy are ones I am very confident I will try and re-read or will be able to pass along to my dad or someone.
Stuff I am only mildly interested in, I will usually listen to or used to try and get that from the Library. Other than that, I buy used and try and give away or donate stuff I don't plan on looking at anymore every year or so.
Stuff I am only mildly interested in, I will usually listen to or used to try and get that from the Library. Other than that, I buy used and try and give away or donate stuff I don't plan on looking at anymore every year or so.
This post was edited on 11/23/20 at 5:11 am
Posted on 11/22/20 at 10:53 pm to Sneaky__Sally
I put them on my bookshelf. But I just gave in on prime day and got a kindle. It was a sad day but I still have a pretty nice library.
Posted on 11/23/20 at 8:14 am to TexasTiger08
I just remove them from my Kindle
Posted on 11/23/20 at 8:17 am to TexasTiger08
I've been donating them to a local public high school. We live in a very rural area, and the school desperately needs books.
Posted on 11/23/20 at 10:31 am to TexasTiger08
Saving mine so I can put them in my study later on in life
Posted on 11/23/20 at 12:27 pm to TexasTiger08
I have a couple extra book cases to store them and a newer bookcase for the new or unread books
Posted on 11/23/20 at 3:52 pm to TexasTiger08
Most of them I return to the library. Some I trade at a used bookstore. A rare few I keep.
Posted on 11/23/20 at 8:25 pm to TexasTiger08
I have switched to ebooks. I only buy print books if e format is unavailable. So keeping or ditching is not an issue. With that said if it's a great book I kept it and ended up with hundreds of books. I just gave away several boxes in our last move.
Posted on 11/25/20 at 8:17 am to TexasTiger08
Most books I read these days suck. 
I put them in a cardboard box along with other goodwill crap and take them once or twice a year.
I honestly don't have room for more books. They ones I keep are old or classics.
I put them in a cardboard box along with other goodwill crap and take them once or twice a year.
I honestly don't have room for more books. They ones I keep are old or classics.
Posted on 11/25/20 at 9:05 am to TexasTiger08
The majority of my books are history related, and mostly free online.
Posted on 11/25/20 at 9:51 am to TexasTiger08
I keep the ones I really like and hope to read again and put them on my bookshelf. The others I take to used book store to trade-in or sell.
Also depends on the aesthetic of the book itself. Newer hardbacks, I tend to want to hold onto. Or paperbacks with interesting cover art.
Also depends on the aesthetic of the book itself. Newer hardbacks, I tend to want to hold onto. Or paperbacks with interesting cover art.
Posted on 11/25/20 at 6:20 pm to Philzilla2k
quote:Call me stubborn, but I think reading is magical and staring at a screen does not feel like reading. I love everything about a physical book, especially the smell. I love carrying a book around with me, and I love having books sitting out on my nightstand begging me to read them
I just remove them from my Kindle
Posted on 11/26/20 at 7:56 am to TexasTiger08
Haven’t bought a physical book in years probably. I have two book shelves worth and that’s probably enough. Some signed books from my favorite authors and a few series. Definitely have a few I should probably donate because I have no intention of rereading them.
I prefer reading from a physical book, but if you ever have to move, they’re such a pain in the arse.
I prefer reading from a physical book, but if you ever have to move, they’re such a pain in the arse.
Posted on 11/26/20 at 7:31 pm to Peepdip
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Call me stubborn, but I think reading is magical and staring at a screen does not feel like reading.
I guess this forum doesn't count as reading lol.
I resisted ebooks for several years, but getting a kindle is probably one of the better decisions I've made in the last 8-9 years. While I like physical books, a kindle just makes it so much easier. I can have my entire collection at the pool, airport, doctor's office etc. I read more now because of it.
I hadn't bought a physical book since until I placed an order for a leather bound version of The Way of Kings a couple months ago. The Stormlight Archive is an exception as it's my favorite series of all time.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 6:00 am to TexasTiger08
I keep some, take the rest to a used bookstore for store credit.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 3:54 pm to gpburdell
quote:I never read more than two books at a time, so that wouldn’t really do much for me.
a kindle just makes it so much easier. I can have my entire collection at the pool, airport, doctor's office etc. I read more now because of it.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:05 pm to TexasTiger08
Turn them back in and get some more.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 10:46 pm to TexasTiger08
I keep them. I have a study at home that is cluttered with them.
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