I don't even think they're books I think they are pictures of books most of the time tbh hha

There's a video on YouTube where Andrew Male gives an analysis of Eric Clapton's bookshelf, as it displayed on a video clip from a music documentary. Gripping stuff.

God I am so, so tired of the clutter. Currently working on debooking my claustrophobic 1 room apartment.

Thank god they invented the e-book. I seriously grew up dreaming of that shit.

I've done that sometimes. Nothing to do with the bullshit about "spoilers", I just don't always find anxiety enjoyable. Simple fix is not to read the sort of book that does that.

I work in a library, so I have access to borrowing books.

Actually, rn I had to do an inter-library loan (borrowed a book from another city) and it works out fine. I usually only buy books that I've read and will actively want to re-read, manga series that I would re-read. I rarely buy books that I haven't read before anymore, there's a risk there that if I don't like the book, it's probably gonna be stuck with me unless I donate it or try to sell it.

The only time I'd buy a book I haven't read is if I know and trust the author, like Peter Beagle--he's got a couple of new books coming out. Or if it's a book that inspired a piece of media I already enjoyed like Kiki's Delivery Service or the MDZs books.

Don't. Just don't. I know you will but don't.

If you sign up with your email address you can download the full book for offline use and "keep" it for two weeks!

UK here, always buy. Sometimes borrow from a friend if they're recommending.

I just like having books on my shelf, a physical record of what I've read. Itnalso means that I can easily lend great books to friends.

Also, bookstore shopping is the best.

OpenLibrary.org It's a free online lending library. They have millions upon millions of free digital books available to anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Then, if you decide you like the book, you can buy yourself a copy.

The books are available in many formats to work with computers, smart phones, and e-readers.

100% never thought she could trick me again after i read most of her books and she did it and i remember laying on beach and being so impressed how good that book was.

Read a bit every day from a book on your TBR, even if you are reading something that's not on it. Should melt it down at least a bit.

Yes to Miss Marple! Poirot as a series gets kind of out there from her personal, intimate murder mystery style because of the character's (apparently somewhat unwanted by Christie) own fame, which was put back into the books themselves.

Marple on the other hand continues on as a character in relative obscurity, and feels like what Christie wanted to write rather than what she felt obliged to (an opinion she apparently shared).

I’ve loads of books to read but one of my most favourite things to do is browse in a bookshop. There are worse things to spend my money on and if I enjoy it, where’s the harm!

I don’t have a lot of space at home so I tend to only keep the books I really enjoyed and usually once I’ve read them, I pass them on.

I mean absolutely start reading your TBR.

But there's nothing that says that you can't do both. If it makes you happy is there anything wrong with it? Obviously don't bankrupt yourself, and as far as I'm concerned living spaces are to be lived in, if you've got the space for them. Fill it. And then find another space and fill that one.

I've always maintained that book collecting and book reading are two different hobbies.

I'm currently running at about a 400 book deficit, with a collection somewhere over 1700, (currently between cataloguing apps), if that makes you feel any better.

If you've got the space, and this is something that makes you happy, welcome to book collecting, we're a bit of an odd bunch, but you're gonna have a great time!

I like libraries but the local one‘s books are super dirty.

Whenever I can I usually borrow from the library!

But it's difficult because I live in a town in a non-English speaking country so of all the books that I want to read, they are either not being translating or (if translated and published) not carried by my local library.

So many times I have to buy the books that actually interest me

Get a library card. Borrow all the books you want and if you don't read them you can return them without the guilt.

I love Mysterious Affair at Styles. It is such a nice, comfortable book. For me, it is perfect for a lazy read. It reminds me of a Barbara Pym novel.

I do both but I'm trying to buy fewer physical books due to space, my ereader has been very helpful for this because I can borrow ebooks from the library - lots of ereaders have note taking options too, although I don't really make notes personally

On Open Library (internet archive) you can borrow books for a very short period of time, i.e 1-2 hours, which is great for browsing through. Personally, I borrow books or get neat ones from the flea market, or the curb. I rarely buy books, and if I do it’s usually from second-hand or antique book stores. I prefer keeping the titles I like and revisit, I abhor the clutter that comes with owning lots of books.

I too have this problem and i use the same hand covering method to not spoil myself. It works for me.

I've been borrowing books from local libraries for ages, but I've always also wanted to buy books. When I was in my 20s most of my money went to books and partying (an old metalhead here).

For the last 10+ years or so I've been steadily building my own professional reference library. Books which are related to my work are pretty scarce anyway, or the publisher only takes one print of them and after that they disappear completely (or cost up to 300 USD/EUR at AbeBooks). Also, I always go through every museum gift shop I visit to see if there are any special museum publications.

I have a problem. I'm addicted to books. I can't borrow them because then I have to return them and not enjoy looking at them on my bookshelves.

Stealing and borrowing!

But for real I check out if I can and if not I buy used if I can afford it (often I can) and if not I forgo.

Buying, bcoz it's JUST mine