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We're creatures of habit. I used to buy ebooks the same way I had learned to buy paper books. I'd browse the new releases, top seller lists and pickup books that were recommended from friends or family. When agency happened I changed my habits. I deleted all the books off my wishlist and deleted my bookmarks to the vendor websites. I started reading the books I'd already bought but cycled in some Indie authors and classics I always wanted to read. If I find an Indie author I like I'll buy a bunch of their books but I don't read them right away. I also cycle in library books and I've realized that most of the books I read, it doesn't matter when they were published. I used to buy the latest books because there was a relatively short window when they were stocked in my local book stores, if I missed that window I might not find the book again. That's no longer the case.
If you don't like the high prices you don't have to quit cold turkey. Cycle in some free classics, indie books and library books. Filter your library searches for books that are available now rather than waiting in long queues. You'll soon realize that the free/cheap ebooks are as good or better then that new $16.99 release.
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