[Tomk2]

A library lend generated a sale. I was enjoying a history ebook that I borrowed from the library. It was a long book, and I estimated that I would have to borrow it at least 2 or 3 times to finish it. I enjoyed reading a few chapters, then taking a break or reading something else for a bit. My comprehension and enjoyment of the subject matter was better when I didn't try to consume too much at once. I began to wonder if I might want to refer back to the book sometime in the future.

So I bought it in ebook format. I do not think I would have ever found it, or even considered buying it, if I hadn't found it while browsing library selections, and then had the opportunity to read the first 15% of it while I had it on loan. I have bought hardcover books after reading ebooks that I liked enough to add to my home shelves, but this may be the first ebook that I bought while still reading a borrowed ebook.

edit: and Amazon automatically terminates your library lend when you buy a book that is currently checked out and borrowed. I did not know that.