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> Thanks to the magic of used bookstores, I was even able to turn them into more books I hadn't read yet.

For me, that's the primary reason ebooks don't appeal to me: they always cost much more, despite the fact that I don't mind reading on devices I already own (e.g. smartphone). I almost never buy new, never buy hardback, and I (re-)sell on the used market frequently enough that the average net cost of a physical book is significantly lower.



It's funny how you buy a physical copy, but license very limited rights with an electronic copy.




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