tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859786904855052152.post7692419334616970571..comments2023-05-05T09:31:09.843-06:00Comments on That Book Addiction: Musing Monday ~ Economy EffectsSunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17340796415443416237noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859786904855052152.post-7335206393154331292008-10-27T23:34:00.000-06:002008-10-27T23:34:00.000-06:00No matter what, I will always buy books. I have t...No matter what, I will always buy books. I have to force myself not to! I really do. If I have books to read, I try really hard to not buy until I have most of them read. However, there are just times where I have to buy a book. For example, I bought The Shack a while back, because I work at a Christian radio station and so many listeners kept asking about it. Actually I didn't buy it, my husband did (we are so seriously linked what he does I do too), but anyway, we had books to read, but we bought it anyway. I usually allow myself to buy at least one book a month new which I buy during the release weekend, because a friend of mine told me that it is better for the author that way. My son reads a lot for school and pleasure, and I will buy him roughly two books a month new. Other than the one new book I give myself a month, I typically stick with the library, thrift stores, book exchanges, and winnings otherwise. I also develop an extensive "by me this" list. My father has always bought me books and even now at 41, I can still count on Pops to buy me between 10 to 15 books for Christmas and my birthday. My husband also has this list. He really appreciates having a heads up. :)<BR/><BR/>I would not consider not reading because of the economy. It is still one of the best forms of entertainment out there. I get to cast my own mind movies. :) Also what can be better for keeping the mind young. Book reading also gives us an excuse to go out. My husband and I spend many a Saturday morning chilling out in the park with coffee and a good book. :)<BR/><BR/>Love the topic, Sunny!kalea_kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645846028493046287noreply@blogger.com