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[madbaker]

Since the library will be closed for several weeks at a minimum, I am running short of books. Granted, there's that shelf, and that one, and the two over there - but I've read those before. Yes, generally speaking I own those books because I do want to re-read them. But while sometimes I like comfort reading, much of the time I like discovering books I haven't already read.

First I will tackle the Szechuan cookery book that has been sitting in my small unread pile. (I've cooked a number of recipes out of it already, but that's not the same thing.) Then re-read one book so I can read the new sequel I purchased before lockdown started.

After that... I'm thinking I'll join the Kindle unlimited program. Paying Amazon $10/month for the ability to borrow e-books doesn't sit entirely well with me; but I get 30 days for free, so that will buy time. I do prefer reading physical books to the tablet - so I expect to go back to the library when I can.

Comments

[joycebre]

I do most of my reading online now, so I have 2 electronic library cards. Does SF have something like that? I really like it.

[madbaker]

SFPL gives us access to Hoopla, which I have used occasionally. They're light on the genres I usually read, though.

[threadwalker]

I started reading for pleasure again over the last 12 months. It's been a great escape.

Fingers crossed you get back into the library soon.

[tshuma]

Definitely been leaning heavily on the library's e-books system.