Do you still buy any book (physical or e-book) other than textbooks or reference books? Why?

April 18, 2018 7:04am CST
In many countries, libraries provide most if not all of 'hottest' books in every major genre. For me, now I only read books borrowed from libraries and not buying any from bookstore. It's true that I am somewhat frugal, but I also see no point in keeping books at home. Do you still buy any book (physical or e-book) other than textbooks or reference books? Why?
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
18 Apr 18
I still buy books for my daughter. She likes to keep books.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
18 Apr 18
@BitCastDaily Share the same opinion with you. But my daughter is not the same. She likes books so much and keeps many collections.
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18 Apr 18
Many of my friends like the feeling of touching and flipping through pages, and also the smell of books. I like these sensations too but they are not addictive enough for me to keep collections of books at home.
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19 Apr 18
@caopaopao yeah I love books very much too when I was a child, guess it's a kid's thing
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@LadyDuck (460148)
• Switzerland
18 Apr 18
I love books and I love to keep books for future reference. We regularly buy books.
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18 Apr 18
For future reference, I prefer googling things up instead of looking up from books, lol. But I do love reading books and I regularly borrow books from libraries.
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19 Apr 18
@LadyDuck Wow, those are more than just books, they are invaluable antiques of historical significance
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@LadyDuck (460148)
• Switzerland
19 Apr 18
@BitCastDaily This is also my opinion.
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
18 Apr 18
We buy a lot of books here (printed only) and we keep some for future reference and give the others away.
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19 Apr 18
I keep very few books for future reference and had given away most of my books :)
• Delhi, India
21 Apr 18
I prefer buying books. I love reading.
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
19 Apr 18
I always prefer books..no e-book
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19 Apr 18
E-books are handy sometimes, it's easy to access on iPad or any e-reader.
19 Apr 18
E-books come in handy as they are easily accessible on iPad or any e-readers
@PreAnne (42)
18 Apr 18
Yes, I do and I write books too! I love to write! I would obviously want people to buy my books, so I buy others'.
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18 Apr 18
Cool Preethi, how do you publish your books? Through Lulu, CreateSpace or Kindle?
@Shivram59 (32171)
• India
18 Apr 18
I have been a book lover since my adolescence.and love reading books.A few days back I had bought some books on wildlife adventures.
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