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Originally Posted by delphidb96
I think the only thing I have against 'checking out' ebooks is that ebooks tend to be cheaper than hard cover books so there is that incentive to just *buy* the ebook and put a bit more money into the authors' pockets. Silly me, I should have pointed out that I am a publisher and want to see my authors make money. 
Derek |
But who's to say that the book won't also be bought?
Actually, I probably *will* buy either a hardcover or eBook version of the library eBook I have on hold currently, I just don't want to do so right now.
I am a huge re-reader, and I like to have my favorite series authors "on tap". I have a shelf full of hardcovers by this author as we speak. But my budget doesn't always extend to having their latest book "NOW" or paying full retail right after the book comes out.
Borrowing from the library gives me the opportunity to read, but does not preclude me from buying later when prices fall a bit. This has been true for hardcovers and I expect it will be true for ebooks. From what I see, the prices are highest right after release. Later, as they become a bit more reasonable, I can afford to increase my library. At which point, the authors still make money, though publishers probably make a bit less.
Reading from the library also increases my exposure to new authors, some of whom I will decide I want to own books by. So it's not all bad!