Should You Buy Books Or Borrow Them?
Introduction
Reading has always been a popular pastime; new exciting authors have revitalized people’s love of the written word, and once again people are reading new and classic books. With so much to choose, and new books being released all the time, is it better to buy a book, or simply borrow one from a library?
Advantages
The advantages to buying a book are simple – you can give it as a gift, you can take as long as you want to read the story, you can read it in places you typically wouldn’t with a borrowed book – such as in the bath, and once you have read it, you can lend it to friends and family. Buying is still the most popular way of reading a book. Buy buying a book; you also have access to the very latest releases. In some cases if you buy from charity or second hand shops, can buy a book at a fraction of the cost of the original price, making the option to buy not that expensive.
Disadvantages
The main disadvantage to purchasing books is, the majority of people find it very hard to sell, give away, and get rid of, a book they have read. If you have a bookcase or a collection of books already – you are definitely in this category. Each additional book you buy is more space you lose in your home. Borrowing could be the best option – you can get almost any book, even the latest releases if you are willing to wait or join a queue. Borrowing is free – and if you can read quickly, there will be no late fees. Books may not be in the best condition, but newer titles are generally good.
Digital
A new way of reading books that is only just emerging is digital book readers, or ebook readers. New phones and devices also feature ways of reading on a digital screen. This is a great way to keep the book you want – and takes no room in your home. However, reading on an electronic device limits to where you read, and is not the same experience as holding a book in your hand.
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