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Originally Posted by ShortNet
I've found that KU fulfills some very different roles, at least for me, at the same time:
A) It is a guilt free/budget free entrance to new authors or authors that I would be on the fence about.
B) It is great for reading authors that have a large backlist or publish very frequently
C) It fulfills quick non-fiction reference needs without clogging up the Kindle content or going to the library
D) It has proved useful (especially the Harry Potter) in unexpectedly entertaining kids on trips.
Are the KU authors losing out on more money from me? Possibly. But then, I could be buying their books at a used book store or checking them out from the library - which I would probably do. I have gone back and bought some of the KU titles I find myself re-reading.
As an aside, I do buy and own Ilona Andrews novels both paper and electronic. However the latest at $12.99 is a bit above my budget, so I'm waiting until it drifts downward at least as far as a paperback costs.
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Both of those comments apply to me. Most of my "favorite" authors are not on KU, but a lot of second-tier authors whose books are easy escapist fare are on KU and I've been enjoying not buying bunches of ebooks in a series. Most of the books I buy now are Kindle Daily Deals.
I simply will not pay $12.99+ for an ebook.
