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Originally Posted by issybird
This is in line with Paul's excellent advice in regard to KU; quit. The problem with library books (and this goes back as long as I've gone to the library as a wee thing) is that because of the due date, they jump the queue - even though I generally would prefer the books I own. And KOLL just isn't worth the time; it's another case of freebies aren't free. As long as I've had it, I've read exactly one KOLL that was a wishlist book. There's one more that satisfied a challenge and I've currently got out (unread) another, but face it - the quality's just not the same as purchased or library books.
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Yes, I'm having exactly that problem with library books right now. The book I have currently checked out is actually an omnibus of two books. I finished book one a few days ago, and didn't really think much of it, but feel like I still ought to read the second book (and have just started it). I mean, I didn't hate it, but I don't know if I'd have read volume two if I didn't already have it, and certainly not so soon.
Also, while I have had some worthwhile books from the KOLL, there's nothing particularly calling to me at the moment, and this month's was a bit of a stretch. There is a new Marko Kloos out next month, though, which is definitely worth saving my loan for.