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danskmacabre · 08-20-2018, 07:55 PM

Here in Brisbane, Queensland , Australia the 2nd hand book market seems pretty healthy and bookstores seem to be doing ok.

I don't really buy NEW paperbacks in the biog bookstore chains, but I DO buy those collector hard back editions of classic works or special editions of newer books.

As for 2nd hand stores, I still visit them to pick up paperbacks and whatever for stuff that takes my fancy.

I like reading ebooks, but I read them more "On the go" when I'm out and about.
But when I'm home, I prefer to hide under a duvet on my sofa and read a physical book.

08-20-2018, 07:55 PM	#28
danskmacabre Guru Posts: 733 Karma: 3593438 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Glo. Galaxy Tab S 8.4	Here in Brisbane, Queensland , Australia the 2nd hand book market seems pretty healthy and bookstores seem to be doing ok. I don't really buy NEW paperbacks in the biog bookstore chains, but I DO buy those collector hard back editions of classic works or special editions of newer books. As for 2nd hand stores, I still visit them to pick up paperbacks and whatever for stuff that takes my fancy. I like reading ebooks, but I read them more "On the go" when I'm out and about. But when I'm home, I prefer to hide under a duvet on my sofa and read a physical book.