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I bought only three books this month ($7.97 total) and have read two of them. The third is on board to be read within the next week or two. All three were wish list books purchased when they were offered at sale prices. My TBR pile is down by an additional four, not counting both book club books which I also read.
Last year's budget goal of $40 monthly didn't work for me because I didn't change any habits. If I spend a couple of hours daily reading MR bargain and recommendation threads as well as all the various book blogs, I'm going to find books I NEED to read really CHEAP. If, instead, I use those two hours to just read a book, I enjoy a pleasant morning without feeding any book hoarding compulsion. Such a simple solution.
But I regret nothing. As Paul has said, it is having a sizable TBR on hand that allows us to be selective about our purchases. It's just that when one perceives that a happy pastime has passed some point of rationality, it is time for a reality check.
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