People say that all knowledgable people own some books. I read a lot but only borrow them from the library but do not own much. What are the advantages of owning books over borrowing?
2006-08-29 12:22:35 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Well, there are some books you need of your own, notably a dictionary.
There are some books you'll want to read and reread
There are some books that your library won't have or get
There are some books you don't want the woman behind the counter to know you read - especially since in the US the government can get to know what you're reading thanks to the Patriot Act.
There are some books you may want to write in
There are some books that are so damn cheap, it's even cheaper than a trip to the library (hell the bus fare is about 4$ where I live)
There are some books you'll love so much you won't want to give them back
BUT for the rest of the books of the world, go to the library and suck it dry.
2006-08-29 13:09:38 · answer #1 · answered by UKJess 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you own a book you can read it over and over again without returning it or worrying about late fees. But I also like borrowing books. I buy my favorites, and get the rest from the library.
2006-08-29 15:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by girlshadow212 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Convenience. If I borrow a book from the library and I really enjoy it then I'll try and buy it so I can reread it anytime I want to without having to go back to the library. Also there's no time limit and no possibility of forgetting to return the books and having to pay a fine.
2006-08-29 13:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mollywobbles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only buy the books I know I'm going to read over and over again and I also have a small collection of classic books from garage sales just because I like having them. I do not pay full price for many books, mainly just books in serieses that I read or ones I've already read (from the library) and know I'll read many times.
2006-08-29 12:46:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I own a large number of books because I like to reread my favorite novels. Others like gardening books or golf books are nice to have on hand, so I can refer to them for information.
I also use my local library heavily, because I could never afford to own all the books I'd like to read. Fortunately I can reserve books online and they call me when it comes in. Some books I don't want to keep once I've seen them or read them. Getting them from the library lets me preview. When I have money, I go ahead and buy the ones I like best.
2006-08-29 14:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by Ginger/Virginia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the option of reading them whenever you want, but that's alright if you get most of your books from the library, that's what I do. I don't get to the store that much and I'm not a rich person, so it's easier for me to borrow them. So if that's what's easier for you then go ahead.
2006-08-29 13:11:54 · answer #6 · answered by Loved By Someone Above 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you borrow, you save a bundle of cash, but on the other hand, if you own books, they are always at hand if you need to refer to them for any reason.
I like having books around. I love the smell and feel of them. And most importantly, I love to read. It's the only way you can set off on an adventure without leaving your house.
2006-08-29 19:27:03 · answer #7 · answered by Call Me Babs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only borrow from the library when I am not sure if I will enjoy a book and if I do I go and buy it and add it to my collection.
2006-08-29 15:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have access to your books without sometimes waiting for them, especially popular books which have a long reserved list for users to borrow them. You also have immediate access if you wanted to read them - you don't have to go to the library to pick up your favourite novel.
2006-08-29 12:28:16 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel O 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the only thing that i find well about it is you do not have a time limit as to when to return the book you can read the book when you want and if you have friend who wants to read it and it is out of the library you can give to your friend
2006-08-29 12:35:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋