I am a fiction reader who reads very fast (Dad wouldn't allow TV when we were kids ... our entertainment was the outdoors or books).
I couldn't carry enough books home from the library to ensure I had enough books for the weekend; I always ran out of [new to me] books to read. Also, the library is not open 24/7, so it is hard to get there whenever the urge to read a new book strikes. I also could
not afford to support my reading habit by buying books. Heh. Maybe if I was a multimillionare...
To be honest - at times it is an incredible handicap to be a fast reader. No matter how hard I tried to pace myself, I always ran out of new books to read. Notice I am talking about books that sound interesting to me; although I read many, many different genres - if it doesn't sound interesting, I ain't reading it!
So I learned to re-read all my books. I have many favorites that I like to re-read to this day. I can open to any page and start reading - transporting myself to whatever universe the author has invented. Its obviously not the same as reading a NEW novel, but at least I was reading.
Having an e-book reader has changed all that. I always have new material ready to read when I am done reading a book. ALWAYS. Right now, my TBR list is over 200 books. And they are Right. There. Ready for me to open them.
Having an unlimited supply of books available is heaven to me. With the number of free books available (contemporary and classic - and everything in between), 24/7 access to the internet and the library (I have seven libraries from which I can borrow books) and cheap books to buy should I actually want to spend money, I finally have quietened the little voice that always said "What new book can you find now?"
Actually, now that I think of it - by the time I ever get back around to re-reading my old favorites they'll be "like new" to me, because I haven't re-read a book yet in the six months I've owned an ebook reader. Which is a VERY new (and unique) experience for me.
So, long story a bit longer: No, having so many options is not bad. It is awesome!!
Happy reading.
Marilyn