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Originally Posted by Fbone
Will millions of free reads lead to millions of additional sales?
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Maybe. Whose to say. Even when I was a regular library patron, I bought more books than I ever borrowed, because I wanted them "now".
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Originally Posted by Fbone
And the cost of books is still a factor until the paperback editions are published. Many people balk at paying $12.99 for an ebook. Their (wait) time may be worth it especially when you can put many ebooks on hold at the same time.
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I agree, I don't buy hardcovers for that very reason; but, I did buy the paperbacks, and will buy the e-books provided the prices are right for me (in my case its $9.99 or less).
Half of the books on my current wish list are suggestions from my kid's media specialist at school (for whom I volunteer). She knows I'm a full on fantasy/supernatural and scifi fan, who has no problems reading novels intended for young adults. She has given me full library rights (since I'm there everyday), but why would I take a book from the kids when I can order them on my Kindle.
I still don't see how preventing a group of people from using the library is going to help anyone.