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Originally Posted by Janette55
Stickybuns mentioned he has bought several versions of the same book for what is in the books beside the story. For him, that is worth it. For me, I wouldn't buy the book in the first place. I doubt I would even take it if offered to me free (no insult to the book, author or Stickybuns intended) as it doesn't interest me.
I am sure that their are books that I read that he (or she) would have absolutely no interest in. Even if offered free some people would turn down some of the books I read. I like to read classics and well written books; but I also enjoy reading some smut, or what some call soft porn.
So, I don't buy to support the author, but due to my interest in the storyline, plot and the characters created.
May make me seem shallow, but those are my pure goofy pleasure books. Like having a fancy meal created by a top chef to having a slopy hot dog at a picnic. You can enjoy both.
just my two cents worth
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Well, truth be told, the primary reason I have half a dozen copies of Shakespeare (along with other texts) is because I majored in English literature, and each of my professors required that a completely different edition be read. Past the first year or two of study, most literature professors assume that you've read the story/play/book in question. What they really want is for you to read the supplemental essays.
I have a category on my Kindle labeled "fluff", so I'm certainly not adverse to reading non-classic literature. My sincere apologies if you felt that your tastes were being inadvertently judged!