Buy, because I treat my books a little roughly. When I have read a book, it looks like it’s been read!! I’d feel embarrassed to hand it back to its original owner. I also like to read books that look like they have been read lots of times.
I take a while to read them, will shove them in my bag/pocket, have been known to drop books in the bath(!) and will tend to open them wide enough to break the spine, even if I try not too. I’m not a malicious abuser of books, I’m just a rough lover, I guess.
both although i will say its nicer to have your own copy to keep and i dont trust libarays sometimes with the condition of there books truth is as long as i get my fill i dont care where they come from ?
no libraries for me here in Greece so I usually buy or might swap with friends (I never lend as I’ve had problems in the past with not getting books back) but I prefer to buy because then I choose the books I really want and can re-read them.
Buy, because if not, I’ll forget I’ve read it and reread half of it and remember; I’m a dummy lol. The library is always a good thing if you don’t want to commit to a purchase though. Just a thought ?
In a sense, both. I love to buy and collect books. My dream home has a two-story) ((maybe even three-story with balconies) library. I still love the library, though. You can take risks without spending money. I’ve found a lot of books that I normally wouldn’t read and fell in love. I’ve also read some that I planned to buy… and was grateful the I borrowed it first so I didn’t waste my money.
I love to buy, but economically, borrowing is the way I go. If I love a book while reading, I’ll return and purchase it and finish it. That way the books I love are collected. I have bought others when they are at library sales, etc. I love my library! ❤️?
Buy, but don’t have to be brand new. I frequent a lot of thrift stores and go to library sales. I used to keep every single book. Since downsizing, finish a book, goes in donation pile. Only keep those I’m absolutely certain will reread.
Borrow if possible.
Buy
Buy
Kindle….free books
Buy, because I treat my books a little roughly. When I have read a book, it looks like it’s been read!! I’d feel embarrassed to hand it back to its original owner. I also like to read books that look like they have been read lots of times.
Why are you so rough on books?
I take a while to read them, will shove them in my bag/pocket, have been known to drop books in the bath(!) and will tend to open them wide enough to break the spine, even if I try not too. I’m not a malicious abuser of books, I’m just a rough lover, I guess.
Sheesh..
Buy. I tend to forget to return.
Both!
Both!!
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Buy
Buy
Buy and hardly let anyone borrow it
Buy
Buy
Both
Buy
Borrow
BUY
Buy
Buy.
Buy
Borrow. I live in a tiny house, so I really don’t have space for all the books I read.
Either way, they’re books.
Buy
Buy
Buy, but I occasionally borrow
Buy!
I prefer to buy. But use the library guite a bit as well
both although i will say its nicer to have your own copy to keep and i dont trust libarays sometimes with the condition of there books truth is as long as i get my fill i dont care where they come from ?
I buy them.
Buy
Buy
I do both but if it’s one I’m excited about I buy it.
Buy. That way I don’t have to worry about fines
Buy
Both. Libraries are awesome but if I have a hold and I have to wait forever for it, I cancel and buy it.
My daughter put a hold on a book that comes out in October and still goes to look for it every time we go to the library.
@Lorrea hahahahahaha…. that’s funny
I prefer to buy used books.
Buy☺️
Both.
I do both
I prefer to get them for free like ARCs. But I do both. Borrowing is a lot easier on the wallet.
always ideal!!
Both —I’m starting to love Library ebooks that take me away from all of the books that I’ve bought.
Buy
Buy
Buy but are expensive. So I order from library too
I prefer to but my books bookstore are good place , thrift stores are better cheaper and good chance finding old school books.
Prefer buying used books
Buy. I have a thing about being the first person to read a book
Interesting! If I buy I usually buy used because I like not being the first haha
I like to buy,but I have so many unread books,that I am using the libary too.
Borrow
Buy
Buy
Buy but my wallet tells me I have to borrow!
Buy, but it doesn’t have to be brand new.
Buy buy buy
Buy
borrow.
Buy
Buy, buy, buy thats the reason my bank account has decided to kill me.
Depends
Buy !
I said “buy” cause honestly, I know, if I fall in love with the book I burrow, there might be a possibility, I might NOT return it ???.
Buy
Buy
Buy used ones
Buy! If I borrow and like it-I usually end up buying it so I will have it on hand
Borrow, I love trips to the local library.
Buy
Buy
Buy
Buy, but Only because I’m building up my own library ?
Me too
buy
Borrow I love hard cover n it’s expensive
Both
Fixed income – borrow
Right and the ones I buy I never read again might as well borrow then take them back and let someone else enjoy
Buy
Buy
Buy
Borrow first, and then buy if it’s one I know I’ll read over and over ?
Buy
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I will get books any way I can get them. Except I won’t steal them. I guess a lot of people do get them that way. Too bad.
Buy
no libraries for me here in Greece so I usually buy or might swap with friends (I never lend as I’ve had problems in the past with not getting books back) but I prefer to buy because then I choose the books I really want and can re-read them.
I can’t imagine no libraries
Buy
Both.Love to buy used books.And sometimes go to the library.
buy
Buy
New authors, borrow. People I am familiar with, that I have read before, I buy.
Get from the library or get them for a nominal fee from the Paperback swap website or a Friends of the Library book sale.
sometimes i borrowed on permanent basis
Buy . Refer to buy used with scribbles on them
Buy
I both buy and borrow books!
Buy
Buy my books
Buy
Buy
I am a buyer….
Buy
Buy
Buy
Borrow from the library and buy for my Kindle.
Buy. I don’t like time limits on reading things.
Uhhh let me think……BUY!
Buy
Borrow
Buy
Buy.
Borrow
Buy, because if not, I’ll forget I’ve read it and reread half of it and remember; I’m a dummy lol.
The library is always a good thing if you don’t want to commit to a purchase though. Just a thought ?
Buy. I borrow from the library too when I occasionally find a good true crime book
I LOVE my library!❤️
Buy
I love my library but sometimes I need a specific topic for research and then i buy
buy
As much as I like to read, I would stay broke. So I use the library.
Buy
In a sense, both. I love to buy and collect books. My dream home has a two-story) ((maybe even three-story with balconies) library. I still love the library, though. You can take risks without spending money. I’ve found a lot of books that I normally wouldn’t read and fell in love. I’ve also read some that I planned to buy… and was grateful the I borrowed it first so I didn’t waste my money.
Buy or they are given.
Buy. I get attached.
I prefer to borrow and then buy my favorites!
I have to buy, once I have them I can’t let them go.
I have a hard time letting go of them too
Buy
Buy
Buy
Buy
If it’s something I’m not sure about I borrow it from the Library. Then buy it off of Thrift http://book.com/ I reread my books often.
Both! If I love a library book I will buy my own copy
I get a lot of my books from charity shops, The church coffee morning and as part of birthday or christmas presents
buy
Both ?
Buy. I never borrow. Never ever
I do both
Buy
Buy
Buy
Yes.
I love to buy, but economically, borrowing is the way I go. If I love a book while reading, I’ll return and purchase it and finish it. That way the books I love are collected. I have bought others when they are at library sales, etc. I love my library! ❤️?
Both.
Lately I’ve been borrowing books, it’s a lot cheaper
Buy… Borrowed books aren’t exciting…
buy buy buy…broke broke broke..but would rather have a huge home library and to have to hold from this day forward?
buy buy buy….broke broke broke….but to have and to hold from this day forward…ha
Amen
Buy, but don’t have to be brand new. I frequent a lot of thrift stores and go to library sales. I used to keep every single book. Since downsizing, finish a book, goes in donation pile. Only keep those I’m absolutely certain will reread.
I’m just sorting out some for recycling via the localCerebral Palsy charity shop.
Buy
Buy buy when I can people do nasty things to books want mine clean
Buy
Buy
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me too.
Purchase!
Buy but I’m trying to learn to borrow
Both. The library is my friend. ? If I like the book enough that I might read it again, then I’ll buy it.
Buy
BUY
Buy
Borrow or buy used
Buy
Buy.