This thread has helped me, also. Now I always check the library before buying anything I think I must read, and I add books to my wish list for at least a cooling down period. I rationalize purchases by the satisfying idea that I am a good supporter of writers and publishers.
Full disclosure: I bought 3 books today not available at the library. One, The Rebels of Ireland by Edward Rutherford ($13.99) I've wanted since checking out from the library and reading The Princes of Ireland two weeks ago. It wasn't available from the library as an ebook. I'm reading it now and am very happy.
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