Do you buy your books or borrow them from the library? (2 Viewers)

[Loz#1]

I haven't gone to the library in a while because I have a list of books to read that I got for Xmas or that I bought. But I do need to go soon.

 

[mic]

i've been doing both. if the books are on special, i'll buy them. for older books i'll go to the library

 

[SimpaticO]

I don't read books until I can afford to buy my own books. That probably sounds stange but I get more enjoyment reading a book just by knowing that I own it and can cherish and read it again in the future should I wish to.

 

[smittenkitten]

I buy books. I dislike the 'borrowed' smell of library books. I actually don't really voluntarily step into a library. I'm not sure how I picked up this 'must buy books only' habit. And...I have a bad habit of not being able to wait until a small paperback version is released and will fork out wads for a hardcover, large copy

 

[Sarah168]

smell of library books? i've never noticed! maybe its cos i borrow books more often than i buy them

 

[SoCal]

Originally posted by Sarah168
smell of library books? i've never noticed! maybe its cos i borrow books more often than i buy them

I usually find that they have a kind of musty smell to them.

 

[Lexicographer]

Depends on your library.

 

[freaking_out]

Originally posted by SimpaticO
I don't read books until I can afford to buy my own books. That probably sounds stange but I get more enjoyment reading a book just by knowing that I own it and can cherish and read it again in the future should I wish to.

actually the books tat i bought- never get read, coz i keep procrastinating. whilst the book that i borrow, always gets read since i know i gotta return it on the due date.

 

[TheDreamer]

lol.
For me, it depends on the expense and if the book is worth it. And of course, if I know I'll like it.

Don't you hate buying those cheap ones that cost $5 or less and it becomes such a bad read? I end up giving it away before getting halfway. hehe

 

[~dEjA vOuX~]

I used to borrow a lot of books from the library, then I had a phase of buying books, and now I'm borrowing books again

 

[Gregor Samsa]

Originally posted by TheDreamer
lol.
For me, it depends on the expense and if the book is worth it. And of course, if I know I'll like it.

Don't you hate buying those cheap ones that cost $5 or less and it becomes such a bad read? I end up giving it away before getting halfway. hehe

Better than buying an expensive book and finding it becomes a bad read.

I appreciate owning the books, whether I wish to re-read or simply cite them.. Nice to have a collection.

 

[Enlightened_One]

I have to borrow books from the library. It would cost more money than I have ever had at once in my life to buy every book I wanted. Besides the librarians are pretty good people once you get on their good side.

 

[Lexicographer]

I want to be a part time Librarian. But they don't exist.

 

[freaking_out]

Originally posted by Lexicographer
I want to be a part time Librarian. But they don't exist.

hmm...i also heard that librarians actually have to do some sort of course as well. :S

 

[bubz :D]

yah i heard you have to get a diploma?
when i was a kid, i wanted to be a librarian
i was a complete bookworm o__O;;

 

[Lexicographer]

I still am. And yes, you need at least a TAFE diploma. I saw the docs on it at Ultimo TAFE (SIT).

 

[santaslayer]

borrow.......

 

[santaslayer]

and then keep it to myself.LoLz...
this was esp the case in primary skool

 

[life4_rent]

i borrow most of my books.. i only buy them if i've heard they're really good or if they look intriguing.. i'm finding myself stocking up on classic literature tho. like jane austen & the brontes.. my next conquest is homer's 'odyssey'

textbook-wise. only the ones that are really worth it. i mean seriously, some textbooks are so expensive & are CRAP!

 

[bubz :D]

hahah i was looking through my bookshelf the other day.... i have a book that's actually my 4th grade teacher's.... and another book from my primary school library