If you were rich enough would you have both versions
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Re: If you were rich enough would you have both versions
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I just posted at the bottom of this thread and then saw your post, but this is literally what my living room looks like and it makes me so unbelievably happy! Hahawordslinger42 wrote: ↑02 Aug 2019, 12:58I couldn't agree more! A library like that would be so wonderful to have! There's nothing better than having a cozy space to read, surrounded by books!Dan_Wellock wrote: ↑01 Aug 2019, 13:37It very much is the dream! I have always wanted a huge library like that. And simply spending all my days reading and living in beautiful different worlds would be exquisite!
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I'd probably add audio books as well!!JessiAnne26 wrote: ↑06 May 2014, 15:14 If you had a lot of money would you have all of your books on an e-reader and in hard/paperback/physical copy?
does anyone do this already? If you do what makes it worth it? (i think it's a pretty cool idea, i'd like to see the volume of space all of the books i've read takes up)
But really, I'd keep many books on the e-readers and fewer books in hard/paperback/physical versions. I'd keep physical copies of books that I refer to most often because my use wouldn't be limited to the availability of charge on my devices.
I like to get away from technology every once in a while, so physical books win again. This, coupled with my love for quiet places and retreats again gives more points to physical books.
However, I love the ease with which I can carry hundreds of books as I travel and so I can't quite run out of great books to read.
To protect my eyes though, I use minimal lighting and get my spectacles changed every so often and ensure that they have the protective properties.
So no, I wouldn't have all my books in both versions. Just the ones I really, really frequently need in my day to day life.
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Is that so? Are self-pubbed books such poor quality, or is it just some of the ones you've come across?anomalocaris wrote: ↑06 May 2014, 19:24 I probably would still only purchase hard copies of ones I really wanted to keep, and leave the other stuff in digital form. Then again, if I were that rich, I wouldn't read so much crap. I only read the cheap self-pubbed stuff now because I can't afford the books I really want to read.
I agree with you though, on having hard copies of the ones I'd really want to keep. And yes, having more money does lead to getting some higher quality books.
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DEBBIE SMITH wrote: ↑06 May 2014, 19:37 I would. I love reading the physical copies of books but I commute and am away from home a lot so carrying a book with me adds to what I already have. Yes, I have always done this and still do sometimes, however, most of the time I am reading 2 -5 books all at the same time and carrying all of them with me is too cumbersome. That is where a portable e-reader comes in handy. It fits in my purse, computer bag, or brief and allows me to easily carry over 1500 books everywhere. Now the only books I have to individually carry are those not in e-reader format yet. Also, I love to discover new authors and it is much easier to do that with an e-reader. Another reason is that my spouse has for years told me that I have way too many books on shelves at home as it is. With my e-readers he has no idea how many books I really have because he does not have to look at them or walk around them all the time. (and I don't add to my shelves as often now.) I currently use the Kindle (keyboard and laptop readers) and Calibre as well as a pdf reader on my laptops.
Your comment is hilarious!!
This is so true!!! For book lovers, this is our addiction...DEBBIE SMITH wrote: ↑06 May 2014, 19:37 Another reason is that my spouse has for years told me that I have way too many books on shelves at home as it is. With my e-readers he has no idea how many books I really have because he does not have to look at them or walk around them all the time. (and I don't add to my shelves as often now.)
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That would be great. And then probably hire a librarian or become really good at organizing them! Otherwise they can be quite stressful to organize and rummage through when looking for a book. I think for this dream to come true one would also need a really huge house. And stringent lending measures. After such a huge investment I wouldn't want to lose my books to those who borrow but do not return.David Dawson wrote: ↑09 May 2014, 14:15 I'd never really thought about this before, but yes. I've always thought if money were no object it would be great to have a library, thousands and thousands of books. But yes, then with duplicates and more on an e-reader.
The thousands of books would probably be a holy shrine of sorts, accessible to only a chosen few and even then, perhaps only for sharing in the wonder and not lending. If someone would like a copy, I'd probably gift them an e-copy.