Thread: Actually Bought A Book
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Old 12-01-2019, 01:09 PM   #66
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Originally Posted by leebase View Post
What problem? I have no problem finding ,ore books that I want to read than I have time to read
Yes, I wrote «Your problem» in generic terms, as "one's problem", not you specifically («you [generic] may be able [...] Or, you may be confronted with the need [...] [Then] Your problem is economical»).

As I wrote: those who just can read without a need to put much priority in picking what to read can be content with a list that does not result from extensive exploration (of what is available). Others may have a benefit, or just a wish, of exploring thoroughly what is available. For the latter, my point is, a properly furnished and organized bookstore is invaluable as it gives you a full physical catalogue - a catalogue not made by pictures and summaries but of the actual items.

You wrote «I have zero problems finding more books that I want to read but won't have time to read», so I pointed out that the scarcity of time immediately suggests defining priorities. Defining priorities imposes an "exploration" exercise. Well furnished and organized bookstores, I stated, can be precious for that exploration. This, in general: in your case specifically, it was clear that you are already set; I wanted to show the other side, for which online alternatives (those I know) do not seem to work.

This, as a further point from the many more that make good bookstores a good thing to have:
  • the display of the work of designers, which have been traditionally very important in the production of paper books at least in some regions;
  • that of the work of typographers;
  • that of the wealth of what is around you, like in cathedrals;
  • the immediate contact with the whole (as opposed to the query results);
  • the cultural mission;
  • the meeting point allowing exchanges with others just like here, etc.

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Originally Posted by leebase View Post
I prefer the ebook reading experience by far...and the ebook buying experience...by far
And my point was that the «ebook [titles browsing] experience» may leave much to be desired if compared with browsing a «full physical catalogue [...] made of the actual items». Not in terms of personal preference: I am stating something is missing.
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