Do you buy or borrow most of your books? Options

[MrStrife]

I check them out of the library and never give them back.

[Joss-eh-lime]

i try my hardest to borrow books, because i usually never read them again unless they are fantastic.

but with a few, like New Moon[Stephenie Meyer], or Specials[Scott Westerfield] i was so anxious to read them i just bought them.

[xKatt]

I check them out of the library and never give them back.

I borrow. Then I'll feel more compelled to read it instead of putting it off (to meet the deadline).

[LadyXTor]

i usually go to barnes and nobles and read a book there

haha! Me too! I only buy books when I need to annotate or if I've already read it before and know it's good.

[EmoEyelinerx]

I buy all of mine. I dont think I ever borrowed a book now that I think of it. For the last Harry Potter I payed $70 it doesent really matter what the prices of the books are. My parents are just glad im reading.

[1angel3]

I borrow, thats the beauty of the library.

[dustbunny]

omgfg. omfg. omfg. we have to BUY our TEXTBOOKS for our school..and the tab came out 500+...i almost passed out

[brooklyneast05]

i buy almost all of mine
because i can't stand the thought of used dirty books
especially old ones from the library, their pages feel greasy and discolored
i wanna throw up just thinking about it
if i could over come my problem, id borrow them and save myself money

[austinoutloud]

most of the time i buy my books.
because
a) i never, ever return library books on time.
b) i lost my library card
c) i have a huge late fee at the library.
d) there are no other libraries where i live
e) the librarians at school scare me.
f) new books smell better. who doesnt love getting new books? all the pages are crisp and clean and uncrinkly.

[smileeetina]

I buy mine.

For some reason, I can't stand having library books. It's a strange, strange hatred.

SAME HERE! The thought of having to return the books back bugs me. Haha, I buy mine from amazon.com, Or go to Barnes & Noble. (:

[xcorphz]

i agree with XGIVEMETHECITYX..

[DeviantShadows]

I refuse to borrow from a library; the books are always gross and reek of cigarette smoke.

[Crash2]

I usually buy books. I use the library mostly for non-fiction stuff for research projects and stuff.

I buy most of the novels that are required for school. I usually take a while to read school stuff and don't like to mess with due dates, re-checking the books out, and fines.

[monxcheri]

it`s actually half and half for me. as much as possible, i try to borrow books before buying them so i don`t waste my money, but then again, our public library sucks so it doesn`t have many of the books that i want to read, so i end up buying some of my books anyway.

[secretwish]

i dont really like buying books because i read them, and then stuff them in my bookcase, letting it collect dust.
so i just go to the libraryyyy.

[Gryffindor-Girl]

I am so spoiled I have bought or gotten (as gifts) the majority of the books I have read probably like 75%. But I have also donated some of them.

[VaeVictis]

Definately buy, because;

1.) If I really like a book, I'll read it over and over and over, and

2.) I like to keep my books in my case and proudly show them off, like trophies.

[Gryffindor-Girl]

Definately buy, because;

1.) If I really like a book, I'll read it over and over and over, and

2.) I like to keep my books in my case and proudly show them off, like trophies.

Ditto!!!

[Mulder]

I buy them.

Well, actually, I get them for birthday presents, but they're paid for.

I re-read them constantly, so I would die if I didn't own them.

[loljuliana]

i buy all of my books. i love being able to own the book rather than having to give it back, especially if it's a really good book.

[RAWRstephishere]

Library.

Id be broke if I bought all of my books.

I can usually get them back on time. And if theres a book I want I can put a hold on it online, so when I go to the library is all ready for me. :]

I use the public library, not the school.
They fine you alot and its more of a hassle.

As for school books, sometimes the teachers sell them or loan them out, if I need too, Ill buy it, because its a lot easier.

[faydedprimadonna]

i read so much thatt would be impossible to buy books without winning the lottery lol... i usually try to borrow, unless i'm addicted to an author (laurell k. hamilton, james reese, peter straub...) i'm completely addicted to series' so if i get into a series i HAVE to collect them all (much like pokemon ) there's also a bunch of really great websites where you can read books online for free... the selection can be kinda limited, but it's worth checking out!

[annalucky]

I usually buy them if I really like it. Then again, I sometimes just head of to the library to borrow them. I think I buy more though. I like to read. :)

[DarkImpressions]

I usually buy them because some people act funny with their things and they want to ask for it back as soon as you get into it!

[babytina]

I borrow almost all my books from the library. I only buy books that I will definitely read again. Like, SAT books, or novels with SAT vocabulary.