When was the last time you bought yourself a new book?

@shaggin (69999)
United States
March 25, 2023 8:50pm CST
The last time I can remember buying a brand new book for myself was before I had children. So over 18 years ago. My first husband and I used to love going and shopping at Barnes & Noble. He would buy cds in the music section and I would buy books mostly about true crime. After the kids were born I felt guilty buying myself anything I didn’t have to have. I’ve gotten many free books at yard sales and little free libraries and sometimes I’d get some books for myself in bag sales when I’d get my kids books. I have too many books I’m not deprived of that at all. When I saw a friend had written a book “Unseen Party” I wanted to see what it was about because I just love that lady! I looked in up and saw it looked interesting and was a way lower price than I had been anticipating. I had to get it. It arrived yesterday. I am in the middle of one book and have its sequel to go so it’ll be awhile until I have time to read this. I was so excited to get myself a brand new book and for it to arrive so I could show you.
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@ShyBear88 (57652)
• Sterling, Virginia
26 Mar
A physical book I bought in January with some Christmas money. I've bought and borrowed books for myself on amazon. Usually, I only buy kindle books if they are not in Kindle Unlimited because those are part of a subscription. When the book is part of that I'll pay for or if I have points, I can turn them in to get a discount on another book.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
26 Mar
@Shybear88 borrowing books on Amazon is that like the free audiobooks or something? I’m not sure how all that works. I know I could read this book free on Amazon with a free 30 day trial of something but I like having the books in my hand to read and turn the pages.
@shaggin (69999)
• United States
27 Mar
@ShyBear88 ahh that’s what I could have read this free on was Kindle Unlimited I believe. I didn’t want to. I don’t like audiobooks either. My first husband did but they drove me nuts.
@ShyBear88 (57652)
• Sterling, Virginia
26 Mar
@shaggin audiobook is a different subscription that you have to pay for. I personally do not want to listen to a story I want to read it myself. Borrowing amazon books only work if the author put it on Kindle Unlimited which is where you can read as many books as you want for like $10 a month. The author still gets paid for every page you read vs the digital copy being bought. If I really like the book I'll buy it or if the author chose not to have a Kindle version of there book I can get a physical copy.
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@Juliaacv (78019)
• Canada
26 Mar
Now I feel like I should look up that book to possibly purchase it. I do not usually buy myself books. Our son and my hubby like to buy me books for Christmas. I usually get a small pile and savour reading them, which usually take me almost a year until Christmas time rolls around again.
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@snowy22315 (154686)
• United States
26 Mar
@Juliaacv I think you might enjoy those. You are welcome.
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@snowy22315 (154686)
• United States
26 Mar
I got my mother several of those cozy mysteries by Joanne Fluke one year for Christmas or Mother's Day. I think she took about a year to read them. I think she finished them all, must inquire...those are cute books. Louise Penny who writes about Canada and they are set in Quebec you might like as well if you need any recommendations.
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@Juliaacv (78019)
• Canada
26 Mar
@snowy22315 Thanks for the recommendation, I should look for a book as I am not reading anything currently.
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@DaddyEvil (126754)
• United States
26 Mar
It's been several years... I'm glad you found something you wanted and bought it for yourself.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
26 Mar
@Daddyevil you read a lot just not buying new books right? Thank you. I’m hoping the baby falls asleep soon so I can read some of the book I’m in the middle of to get closer to when I can read this new book.
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@DaddyEvil (126754)
• United States
26 Mar
@shaggin Yes, I read a lot but don't have a job so won't spend money on new books. I've been getting free ebooks from Amazon or other online sites. You're welcome. I hope she sleeps soon, too. Good luck!
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
26 Mar
@DaddyEvil smart man!
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• United States
28 Mar
I actually have that book in my cart and am going to get it soon. I can't wait to see what @snowy22315 has written. The last physical book I got was Triple Cross by James Patterson and I got it as a Christmas gift. Otherwise I have quite a few downloaded on my Kindle (does that count?)
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
28 Mar
@Marilynda1225 I had it on my to do list to buy for probably two weeks before I remembered to buy it . I can’t remember to do anything unless I write it down. @snowy22315 I saw it had a few stars but no actual written reviews. Has another local in your area bought and read it?
@snowy22315 (154686)
• United States
28 Mar
I hope you like the book Marilyn. It is a fast read..if you have time do a couple sentence review on it. Thanks!
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@sallypup (54854)
• Centralia, Washington
26 Mar
That's wonderful that you bought @snowy22315's book.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
26 Mar
@sallypup she’s a wonderful person and I’m so excited to see what she has written.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
26 Mar
@snowy22315 wow I’d be shocked if others didn’t describe you as I do. And thank you so much!
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@snowy22315 (154686)
• United States
26 Mar
@shaggin You are too kind! I try to be nice, but not sure anyone has described me that way before. If you want to see a wonderful person look in the mirror!
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@florelway (22797)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Mar
It has been so long that I bought one. Recently most of my books are given to me by some friends and relatives. I too had seldom find time to read one because I am always glued on the internet.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
26 Mar
@florelway I spend mostly any free time I have here at myLot. It’s very addictive.
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@snowy22315 (154686)
• United States
26 Mar
I am online during the day but I read at night when I am in bed.
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@florelway (22797)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Mar
@shaggin Same with me I spend free time here and with other forums.
@allknowing (121117)
• India
26 Mar
I was learning German and I bought a German English Dictionary and that was in the year 2000
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
26 Mar
@allknowing that’s great! Are you fluent in German now?
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
26 Mar
@allknowing aww that stinks I’m sorry to hear that. What does Ich libe dich mean?
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@allknowing (121117)
• India
26 Mar
@shaggin No. I had passed the first test and was to attend the second but they shifted to a far away place and that I could not attend as it was late evenings. But I do know a few phrases such as Ich libe dich (lol)
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@Tina30219 (79222)
• Onaway, Michigan
26 Mar
I buy books quite a bit but not paper books kindle books sometimes I even get from the library also
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
27 Mar
@Tina30219 I believe you have that kindle unlimited through Amazon correct?
@Tina30219 (79222)
• Onaway, Michigan
27 Mar
@shaggin No because I have talked to many people that have it and they say it is not worth it’s much as I read series books but I have another club thing I am with through amazon I but so many books get so many points and get a free book that is at least $3 which most of the ones I read are.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
27 Mar
@Tina30219 oh cool . I didn’t know Amazon had another club thing. When I bought this book it shows I have 91 kindle points. I doubt I’ll ever buy another book to earn points so it won’t do me any good
@velvet53 (22870)
• Palisade, Colorado
27 Mar
It has been years since I bought a new book. So long that I don't remember.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
28 Mar
@velvet53 Pretty much the same as me then. I can only vaguely remember that it had to be before I had kids.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
28 Mar
@velvet53 same they are so expensive. I was shocked how low priced this one was. I buy used books for my daughter much more expensive than this one.
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@velvet53 (22870)
• Palisade, Colorado
28 Mar
@shaggin I love to read but can't afford the prices of new books,
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@rakski (114592)
• Philippines
26 Mar
That's is awesome! Like you when the kids were born, I feel guilty buying things for me
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
26 Mar
@rakski you’re a good mommy
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
26 Mar
@rakski aww I’m sorry you feel they way too . I hope you treat yourself now and then though
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@rakski (114592)
• Philippines
26 Mar
@shaggin once in a while. But that is after all their needs is taken care of
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• Eugene, Oregon
27 Mar
I am an addicted book buyer and I buy many used books. There is a site called Abebooks.com with great prices and free shipping on most books. Goodwill Books is another.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
27 Mar
@JamesHxstatic I buy a lot of used books for my daughter. She likes to just read them doesn’t care about the book looking brand new so she tells me to buy her the cheapest copy. Amazon is great eBay is better. She works at a thrift store and the books there are 25 cents for adult books. The kids books are .25-$1.00 I think is weird since they have so many kids books and they don’t sell all that well. I buy the most probably of all the customers .
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
27 Mar
@JamesHxstatic they throw books away so much. My daughter brings them home and I fill little free libraries up with them.
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• Eugene, Oregon
27 Mar
@shaggin Wow, that is quite a deal for both of you.
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@JudyEv (311820)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Mar
That was good of you to buy Snowy's book. Don't forget to tell us if you like it once you're read it. I haven't bought a new book in ages either.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
27 Mar
@Judyev if I could tear myself away from myLot in my free time I’d get to this book faster. I know I’ll be too tired tonight to read . I nod off at myLot at night fairly often.
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@snowy22315 (154686)
• United States
26 Mar
I get them quite a bit
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@thelme55 (76861)
• Germany
26 Mar
I can’t remember when I have bought a book last time.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
27 Mar
@thelme55 I can’t actually recall either but assuming it was before I had kids it had to be over 18 years ago.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
27 Mar
@thelme55 oh that’s great! I love cook books and cooking!
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@thelme55 (76861)
• Germany
27 Mar
@shaggin That was a very long time ago indeed. I think the last book that I bought was a baking book which I have bought in Ireland 11 years ago.
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@nela13 (54395)
• Portugal
26 Mar
I work in a library so I don't buy books.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
27 Mar
@nela13 that’s awesome I would love to work in one too!
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
29 Mar
@nela13 unfortunately libraries don’t usually pay very well but enjoying your job is more important as long as you can afford to do that.
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@nela13 (54395)
• Portugal
29 Mar
@shaggin I love my work, the only thing that I don't like is my salary
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@snowy22315 (154686)
• United States
26 Mar
Thanks Shanny!! I buy Kindle books sometimes. I hope you enjoy the book.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
26 Mar
@snowy22315 I miss so many posts here I was very glad I caught the ones about you writing a book. The baby is sleeping in my arms now. When I’m done with these notifications I can take a little time to read the book I am on and be a step closer to your book
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@snowy22315 (154686)
• United States
26 Mar
@shaggin I hope you enjoy it
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@1creekgirl (37009)
• United States
26 Mar
I understand your excitement. I love buying books at Ollie's, but I usually just go to the library. When our kids were small, I joined a children's book club. I knew how important books are for kids.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
26 Mar
@1creekgirl1 I buy the baby books at Ollie’s all the time. Was the childrens book club a story hour?
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
26 Mar
@1creekgirl oh okay that sounds nice too!
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@1creekgirl (37009)
• United States
26 Mar
@shaggin No, I received a certain number of children's books each month.
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@sol_cee (38267)
• Philippines
26 Mar
What’s it like? Now I’m curious
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
27 Mar
@sol_cee I haven’t gotten to read it yet but this is the description it shows for what it’s about “Unseen Party is the story of Shannon Gilbert a young retiree living in a rural development. She loves her house, her life and her cat, when all of a sudden strange things start happening around her home. She has the distinctly uncomfortable feeling of not being alone in her dwelling, but what or who is harassing her?
@just4him (278698)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Mar
I bought her book too. I'm looking forward to reading it.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
27 Mar
@just4him aww that’s awesome. It’s neat to think of those we know of here reading it. I wonder if her local friends and family are reading it too.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
28 Mar
@just4him I love to read books by local authors. I have read so many that I saw at our local library on the shelves. Hopefully people in her town are the same.
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@just4him (278698)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Mar
@shaggin I hope they are.
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@aninditasen (13968)
• Raurkela, India
26 Mar
I think I brought my last book when I was in college. I read online now whatever I want to.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
27 Mar
@aninditasen on college was it a book for fun you bought or a text book to learn from?
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@aninditasen (13968)
• Raurkela, India
27 Mar
@shaggin Being a student of English Literature, we took lots of English novels from the library which were interesting and helped us to write our answer critically.
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@CarolDM (205317)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 Mar
I rarely read a book any more. I listen to podcasts and read articles online. Glad you found a good book to enjoy.
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@shaggin (69999)
• United States
27 Mar
@CarolDm your porch sunroom would be the perfect place for me to read I think. Is that where you go to listen to the podcasts? My husband listens to them. Some are interesting like Seth Rogans.
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@CarolDM (205317)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Mar
@shaggin Yes it is the perfect spot to listen to music and podcasts.
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