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Originally Posted by glendalekid
I don't believe my situation is unique, yet it is a side of the book publishing industry that is never mentioned.
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You do know there are lots of sources for free ebooks, not all of which are pre-1923 "classics", right?
Starting with right here at Mobileread.
If you're not acquainted with places like Baen's free library, the Fifth Imperium, Feedbooks, or the many sites that link to free promos at Amazon, Kobo, and B&N, just ask.
And no, your situation is not unique.
Nor are you alone in noting that print book prices have been going through the roof since long before ebooks went mainstream. That publishers have been using their gatekeeper power to exploit readers for decades is why they're whining so much now that power is reverting to consumers. They think ever increasing prices is a law of nature and they are shocked that consumers resent their self-serving spin.
Just be aware that there is a lot of quality ebook content that is either free or cheaper than used paperbacks. Keeping a reading habit fed doesn't have to involve significant cash as long as you're not hung up on the NYT bestsellers list.
More specifically, is there any book genre you prefer?