StephenKingman Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I have been known to spend my last bit of cash on a book... In fact I did that just last week... Well if i had a lovely meal put in front of me and the latest Stephen King novel next to it and was asked to choose, King can wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I can't join the library. I'd take their books home and keep them. I don't sacrifice food to the point of starvation, but I make deals with myself - 'buy this book, don't buy coke/chocolate/dessert/etc' and I end up eating a bit better Or more often, it's clothes vs. books. Today Waterstones didn't have a book I wanted, so I came home with two new sundresses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I can't join the library. I'd take their books home and keep them. This reminds of the book I recently finished, called Cloudstreet. A young girl from a very poor family borrows Jane Eyre from the library, and she loves it so much she decides to keep it. She's eventually made to return it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzposableheroes Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I rarely buy books, I can't afford that luxury I'm a member of the library though! I always buy myself quite a stack of books for my birthday at a book outlet store on the coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rune Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I spent about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeeeve Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I don't really have a set amount to spend. I just see how much money I've got and try to budget. Having said that I got paid on Friday and have spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mexicola Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Lately, probably about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labellevie Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Very little - most of the books I read in 2010 where from the library and one came from the second-hand shop for 2 quid! To buy books at full price is a bit of a luxury at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWords Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 This thread is slightly worrying. If I answer honestly, then I run the risk of revealing the extent of my addiction love of books, though refusing to acknowledge the existence of this thread would be ample ammunition for people to cite denial on my part. Hmm... So many things to consider. Do I adjust down, so that it seems a normal expenditure? Nah, that wouldn't do anyone any good. *sigh* This means I am forced to check through my receipts and look at my ever-growing collection to work out exactly how far down the rabbit-hole I've gone. *adds up numbers on fingers* Roughly a hundred and twenty a month seems about right. Before I get any disapproving looks, I must point out that it is less expensive than a drug addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankensan Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Haha probably more than I would confess to spending to anyone I actually know...Maybe about £30 a month, including comics and manga which I also read a lot of. When I was a student I had to be much more frugal and use the library more, and borrow from friends, but now I'm lucky enough to be able to afford to buy quite a few books to supplement what I can get for free. You can get quite a few good free ones for the kindle, which also keeps costs down but then you do have the initial cost of the device... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Roughly a hundred and twenty a month seems about right. Before I get any disapproving looks, I must point out that it is less expensive than a drug addiction. I don't think you'll get disapproving looks from anyone here! I agree that buying books is less expensive than what most people spend their money on (booze, clothes etc). And books last longer! I'm keeping track of all my expenses this year, so I'll have some idea of actual book expenditure by the end of 2011. I wonder if keeping any eye on the figures will actually help me to buy fewer books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) Just like in the book, The City and The City by China Mieville...the unseen.............Somethings are better to be unknown. Edited January 3, 2011 by pontalba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitegold Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 It varies by month but usually around $60. Sometimes more, and sometimes less than that. I spend way too much money on books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWords Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I don't think you'll get disapproving looks from anyone here! It makes a difference from the conversations I have most of my co-workers... One actually asked why I even buy books in the first place as "they all end up getting made into films anyway. It's quicker just to watch the film." I had to restrain myself in case I did anything he would regret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 It makes a difference from the conversations I have most of my co-workers... One actually asked why I even buy books in the first place as "they all end up getting made into films anyway. It's quicker just to watch the film." I had to restrain myself in case I did anything he would regret. You showed admirable restraint. I'm not sure I could do the same if someone said that to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 It makes a difference from the conversations I have most of my co-workers... One actually asked why I even buy books in the first place as "they all end up getting made into films anyway. It's quicker just to watch the film." I had to restrain myself in case I did anything he would regret. I just don't know what to say to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I kept a spreadsheet of books that came into my possession in 2010. I acquired 60 new books at a total cost of £117.40! That works out at £9.78 per month. If I add in 'free books' (BOGOF, etc) I would have paid £131.63. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Not a bad average books spend Janet! This year I spent very little - certainly under a tenner. I don't read many in a year, and as my TBR is more than I can manage and I get lots of books for Christmas and birthday I have tried to be very restrained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 It makes a difference from the conversations I have most of my co-workers... One actually asked why I even buy books in the first place as "they all end up getting made into films anyway. It's quicker just to watch the film." I had to restrain myself in case I did anything he would regret. OMG LOL!!! I think I wouldn't have been able to reply to that, I would've just laughed. That's the most hilarious and absurd quote from real life I've heard this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladymacbeth Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 One actually asked why I even buy books in the first place as "they all end up getting made into films anyway. It's quicker just to watch the film." I had to restrain myself in case I did anything he would regret. I got almost the exact quote from my cousin. She is 14 and quite a poor reader and always very slow at school. After seeing a Harry Potter movie I asked if she would like to borrow the books. She said "why bother when I have already seen the movies. " A pit in my stomach opened up - I felt so sad. I can't really blame her as obviously reading is very hard for her but never to know the joy of a good book - that is really missing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankensan Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I've had people say similar things to me about reading taking much longer than watching a film. I'm fairly tolerant on most occasions (as long as they're not just saying it to wind me up). I normally just explain that for me reading is easier because I can go at my own pace and don't necessarily need 2 hours spare to do it in. I also find it easier to follow a book than a film as I tend to zone out when watching films. Each to their own I suppose! One thing to do would be to recommend a book that was way better than the film it was made into - I've brought one or two people around this way. But like I say, some people just aren't into it and that's entirely their choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWords Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I also find it easier to follow a book than a film as I tend to zone out when watching films. There's also the added benefit of not being subject to a director's vision. It's hard for me to get fully engrossed in a story when I keep picturing the actors who have played the characters, rather than enjoying the characters on their own merits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisman Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 My book spend varies quite a bit - sometimes there will be heaps of books I want to buy and I will have a bit of a splurge and other times I can for months without buying anything while I catch up with the TBR pile - I guess the average though would probably be around the £10-12 mark - it really does depend though, as some books cost more than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xRobbox Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 First post On average per annual I'll spend no more than £50 on books, this year already purchasing Labyrinth, New Moon and Fellowship of the Ring for £1 the lot. I'm fortunate to live around a maze of Charity Shops, all of which supply great choices and deals to chose from. Weekends are always great to see whats out and about in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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