SueK Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 I promised myself that I wouldn't buy many books this year. I've got a TBR pile as high as Everest. So here we are nearly at the end of February and I have bought 15 this year already I mean, there's a credit crunch on for goodness sake. My main problem is reading about so many good books on this forum - I can't stop checking them out and buying them. Is there a cure for my addiction??????:irked: Quote
Chrissy Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Only 15? There's no cure, but you are in a safe place where others truly understand your addiction. Quote
Kell Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 This is why I put them on my wish list and then ask for books instead of Easter eggs, and for anniversary, birthday and Xmas prezzies - LOL! Quote
Seiichi Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 I promised myself that I wouldn't buy many books this year. I've got a TBR pile as high as Everest. So here we are nearly at the end of February and I have bought 15 this year already I mean, there's a credit crunch on for goodness sake. You shouldn't really feel too bad. It was mentioned on radio a few weeks ago that during economic downturns book sales actually increase. Quote
Kell Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Must be because books cost less than cinema trips and restaurants - and you get a longer enjoyment from them too. :readingtwo: Quote
Raven Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Is there a cure for my addiction?????? Leave the forum. Go now, and never look back, or you will turn into a pillar of bookmarks! Quote
SueK Posted February 26, 2009 Author Posted February 26, 2009 Leave the forum. Go now, and never look back, or you will turn into a pillar of bookmarks! Wrong answer!! Quote
Chrissy Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Repeat after me...."My name is SueK, and I'm a bookaholic!" Quote
SueK Posted February 26, 2009 Author Posted February 26, 2009 Repeat after me...."My name is SueK, and I'm a bookaholic!" Yes, I had thought of standing up in a virtual circle and admitting this ...... Quote
Janet Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 We could be some time if we're all going to stand up and admit our addiction! Quote
The Library Nook Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 I promised myself that I wouldn't buy many books this year. I've got a TBR pile as high as Everest. So here we are nearly at the end of February and I have bought 15 this year already I mean, there's a credit crunch on for goodness sake. My main problem is reading about so many good books on this forum - I can't stop checking them out and buying them. Is there a cure for my addiction??????:irked: Nope. lol. I am the same though however I have tried to hit the charity shops and Bookmooch more. The trouble is between here and LibraryThing there are too many books around. My local library is not very good unfortunately so I have to rely on other means lol! Quote
Ben Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Agreed with what Kell said. I always ask for them for Birthday and Christmas, and Easter. Or whenever possible really.. or just money so I can choose what to buy. Quote
BrainFreeze Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Ah don't beat yourself up over it - there are much worse addictions! Quote
baggiesfan Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 I said the same but i keep having to work in Hay-On-Wye and i just cant resist. Quote
Wilde Lily Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Agreed with what Kell said. I always ask for them for Birthday and Christmas, and Easter. Or whenever possible really.. or just money so I can choose what to buy. My friends and family know about my addiction (yes, I'm addicted, and proud of it!! ), so everyone gives me gift cards for the bookstores in my area. It's intoxicating to hold a handful of bookstore gift cards just waiting to be spent!! *drool* Quote
SaraPepparkaka Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 For me, it does help to visit the library often. I still buy books, just not so many (this is a matter of opinion, and you might get another answer were you to ask my husband) Quote
SueK Posted March 11, 2009 Author Posted March 11, 2009 For me, it does help to visit the library often. I still buy books, just not so many (this is a matter of opinion, and you might get another answer were you to ask my husband) I agree Sara and I do make use my library a lot (esp the reference section) but there is nothing like buying your own books, even if they make their way to the charity shops later on. Quote
Fruska Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 I agree with Brainfreeze, there are worse addictions! I'm a bookaholic too. Got to take some stuff to charity shop this afternoon...bet I come back with books! Quote
Heather Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 I am a bookaholic too but the worst thing is trying to walk past a charity shop and not go in to look at their books. Also I have 73 books on my TBR pile and thats not counting my wish list which I still have to do. Do beware this addiction is serious and there is no known coure for it. Quote
Anika Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 I promised myself that I wouldn't buy many books this year. I've got a TBR pile as high as Everest. So here we are nearly at the end of February and I have bought 15 this year already I mean, there's a credit crunch on for goodness sake. How many do you have by now? I say the exact same thing every year, myself. It never works. Even with the 'crunch' still as bad as ever. I just buy less food. Books are more important. This January, just resolve to buy twice as many books as last year! That's my tactic from now on. I mean, that's what I'm going to do anyway.... Quote
BookJumper Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 I just buy less food. Books are more importantI agree entirely; so did good old Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, who said, "When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes" - see? We're in eminent company. Quote
Book Fiend Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 I once tried to work out how much I had spent on book collection, but I had to stop it was too scary! I agree though, there are far worse things to be addicted to! Quote
Anika Posted November 24, 2009 Posted November 24, 2009 I once tried to work out how much I had spent on book collection, but I had to stop it was too scary! I get scared when I calculate only the expense of books I still haven't read-- (but just had to have! ) Some are years old. My heart just isn't strong enough to know the total amount--even if most were used or remainders. Quote
MorningGlory Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 This is one of the reasons I never make new year resolutions - that way I can't tell myself off Quote
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