How do you read books?

[Anonymous]

I only like reading on my Kindle so I can open my book on my phone. But reading books is expensive! The one I want is $15 to buy on Kindle (paperback is $10!). The library has e-books but they take forever to become available. How do you get your books?

[Anonymous]

Kindle books via Libby. I just always have the max number on hold and am never without books.

[Anonymous]

Kindle. I buy cheap ones myself and put the expensive ones on my birthday wishlist.

[Anonymous]

My phone for convenience and needed distraction but I prefer an actual book when traveling or relaxing. If I have a lot of physical work or long driving, I prefer long audiobooks.

[Anonymous]

You can get them from the library. Or subscribe to Kindle Unlimited (though not all books are on there).

I read ebooks on my tablet; DH reads them from a kindle.

[Anonymous]

I take out books from the library like it's 1972 and carry them home in my tote bag.

[Anonymous]

I do a combo:

1)audio from Libby (favorite way to listen! I consume more books, will "read" more non-fiction and it keeps me entertained while I do chores)
2) Kindle (some free, some Libby, some I buy) actual book in hand
3) Actual book in hand, usually 2nd hand from a LFL or a friend and sometimes the library.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I only like reading on my Kindle so I can open my book on my phone. But reading books is expensive! The one I want is $15 to buy on Kindle (paperback is $10!). The library has e-books but they take forever to become available. How do you get your books?

You can read Libby books on the Kindle app too. I put things I'm interested on hold. I try to read a year or 2 behind whatever is "hot" at the moment so I don't have to wait so long.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I take out books from the library like it's 1972 and carry them home in my tote bag.

I do this too!

[Anonymous]

I have several library cards that I can use through Libby. Happy to wait for new books. I have plenty to read while I wait.

I don't buy books unless I know the author already and am certain it's going to be a favorite.

[Anonymous]

I buy them on Kindle and it's definitely the most expensive way. I don't have the patience to wait for it to become available on Libby.

[Anonymous]

I almost always read books on Kindle. Most of these were either free or borrowed through Kindle Unlimited.

If I want to read a book that I’d have to pay for, I’ll check it out through the library if possible (usually hard copy).

I also sometimes browse secondhand book stores, neighborhood little libraries, etc.

[Anonymous]

Libby for free from my pub library. Send to kindle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kindle books via Libby. I just always have the max number on hold and am never without books.

This.

[Anonymous]

Libby from the library.
You just have to be patient as you will have to wait. I put several on hold so that something is always coming soon. Saves lots of money, especially when you don't like the book!