I often pay full price for the latest books of authors I really love. I justify it by my gratitude that they are writing books I enjoy so much. I shop around or use Kobo coupons for MR book club selections, but have paid full price several times. The latest releases of most authors I like go on my watch list until the price drops or the book comes to my local library. My book budget balances out with public domain, promotional freebies, and sale books, as well as those from the library, that I read. To adhere to a maximum price is too restricting for me, but I own more than enough books to usually wait for sales.
I love to read so much that I don't begrudge paying any fair price.
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