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82 sats \ 1 reply \ @Imyourfed 15 Dec \ on: What are your book habits? BooksAndArticles
Do you set aside a budget for books every month or quarter? Or do you just buy books when you feel like it/want to support your favorite author/are curious to see whether a trending book matches up to its hype?
I buy books when I feel I have to or if they’re really trending. Sometimes I use Goodreads for recommendations it’s helpful when you’re confused about whether a book suits you. I don’t have a budget, but if I find a book that’s really good and worth keeping in my collection, I’ll buy a hardbound copy. That said, I’m very careful when buying books because I buy them with the intention of reading, not just keeping.
Paper books or e-books or audiobooks or all of the above?
I love audiobooks for commuting when I’m not listening to music, I’m usually listening to an audiobook. But honestly, it’s all of the above I’ve got as many e-books on my Kindle as I do hard copies on my shelf.
Why do you still buy books if you can borrow them from a library or use the Libby app?
Damn! that’s a good question. I don’t really know why, but I guess I just like owning my books. There’s something about knowing they’re mine and that I can keep them as long as I want?
Are you guilty of tsundoku? How do you feel about it?
That’s exactly why I’m so careful when buying books. But yeah, I do have a few fiction books that were gifted to me by friends and they’re just sitting on my shelf because, honestly, I’m not a huge fan of fiction.
You may or may not engage in bookshelf wealth. Having said that, what is your preferred style—a bookshelf packed to the brim with books, books, and more books, or a minimalist bookshelf in which empty space decorates a few books you deeply love?
I honestly don’t care much. I just keep my books however I want there’s no specific style.
How do you dispose of books you don’t wanna keep anymore? Have you ever regretted getting rid of books in hindsight?
I have a colleague who works with a charity that donates books to kids in need, so I usually give him my books to be fair, it’s been months since I last gave him any.
Do you have a plan for conscientiously/intentionally applying the learning takeaways you pick up from books? Or are you more of the go-with-the-flow kind of reader?
It really depends. When I read books on spirituality or religion, they sometimes leave a deep impact on my thoughts. If I’m reading science, it gives me a whole new perspective on things. For me, it’s more about broadening my horizons. Or maybe I don’t really know how to answer this question properly?
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 16 Dec
Don’t worry. I thought you answered my question very well. I agree that it’s about broadening our horizons. Sometimes an idea just gets assimilated into the marrow of our souls. And we don’t know we have internalised it until we sprout it out, sounding wiser than before haha.
I enjoyed your answers too!
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