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14406538 No.14406538 [Reply] [Original]

I used to be ebook-only, but I started buying used books at thrift stores and now I can't stop. Why is this so addicting?

>> No.14406595

>>14406538
Because it's exciting to find something wonderful or unexpectedly. Kind of like a treasure hunt.

What have you bought recently, OP?

>> No.14406692

>>14406595
just some classic literature. i'm both surprised at how cheap it is (5 books for less than $12) and the patrician selection i'm finding. they had things i never expected to see in print in my entire life.

>> No.14406718

>>14406692
Make sure to scan, ocr and convert to ebook anything unavailable. Since you wont read them it's the least you can do

>> No.14406739

Same. My local thrift store has paperbacks for $1, hardbacks for $2 and fill a bag for $10. Their selection is kinda shit tho, but I go there once in a while and sometimes come back with some nice finds.

>> No.14406748

>>14406692
>i'm both surprised at how cheap it is (5 books for less than $12) and the patrician selection i'm finding
Well there's your answer, silly. If you can find great books in great quantities for a great price, it's only natural that you're enjoying it so much.

>> No.14406846

Stop buying books NOW and finish the ones you have. Big stacks of books that are doubtful to even touch in the next 5 years is demoralizing.

>> No.14407243
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>>14406718
>>14406846
I only bought books I already read, though. I wouldn't buy a book I haven't read yet, because what if it turned out to be shit?
>>14406739
Actually, it's kind strange that used books are dirt cheap while new books still sell for like $35.

>> No.14407255

>>14406739
HA! There's place near me that has paperbacks for 50¢, hardcover for $1.

Can't fill a bag though, and they're only open in the summer.