[Barty]

I use the library wait list as my own personal to-read / reminder system. When the book is available in a few weeks or months, I get an email and remember oh yeah that's a book I want to read. So easy and convenient. In the meantime, I have no shortage of things to read.

Basically, the only reasons to buy are: 1) it's an author you love and want to read right away and/or directly support financially 2) it's a hot book you want to read now to join in the discussion 3) it's something you'll want to re-read 4) it's on sale or free.

Otherwise there are no differences between a bought and borrowed ebook. They're going to read exactly the same. A used ebook isn't going to be beat up or marked or stained or torn. You can't legally resell it give it or lend it to someone else.

I also have online access to three different library systems just in my area, even though I couldn't realistically patronize them all in person.

I suppose having to finish it within 7 days for a new, in demand book may be problem but that's about it.