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[quote=Anonymous]For me, the relevant question is not "Why don't you use it?", but rather "Why should I start using it?".

1. If I want a recommendation for a good book, there are tons of curated lists like GoodReads, there are Amazon reviews, there are book reviews.  I'll turn to all of those to get suggestions before I'll just randomly search in the Google database.

2. If I want to obtain a book, I'll either get it free from the library, or I'll buy it from Amazon.  Either of those options is easier/better than a copy from Google.  The Google copy will either be incomplete (if it's free) or a PITA to obtain (if it's paid).

3. If I want to do research on a topic, I'll use Google Books as one search database.  But for most research topics, I can find more current information just as easily through a basic all-web search on Google.

So for any of those scenarios, what will Google Books do better than my other options?  Why should I start using it?

It's sort of like evolution.  It occurs only if there is some better option available, and not just change for change's sake.[/quote]

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