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Do you buy books you have already read? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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Do you buy physical books you have already read?

For example; I have read a book named “The Words We Keep” digitally. I loved it, it really resonated with me because it’s about something - I personally have and struggle with as well.

Thinking to buy the book physically but feel like, I can’t justify it due to the fact that I’ve already read it.

I don’t really re-read books either.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I’ve repurchased very many physical books. Sometimes it was because they were read so often that they started falling apart. Sometimes it was because they were so good that I wanted copies on hand to give out to people. Sometimes it was because I lent out my only copy and it was never returned.

I’ve also bought many ebooks even if I already own the physical book. It’s more convenient to read, easier to take notes, and I can resize the text as needed. I’ve bought ebooks for which I have the audiobook, and vice versa. I’ll still buy physical books if it’s an art book or a special edition, but even then I don’t mind it. I think I have four different copies of Wicked, and I would have a hard time estimating the number of Tolkiens I’ve been through.