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I can’t stop buying books!

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cantstopbuyingbooks · 30/07/2026 14:43

Help!

I picked up a huge stack in Asda for my holiday, which I then started to read.

Then I got some more on Amazon, which I’ve broken into.

Then I got even more in Asda today! I just can’t help myself! I’ve read five in five days!

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outerspacepotato · 30/07/2026 14:51

Books can also be used as insulation against a cold wall.

AprilMizzel · 30/07/2026 14:51

Library, second hand shops or kindle unlimited/amazon prime reading.

If it's money - strick book budget every month.

If it's space - sell to companies like we buy books or pass on to others for free.

If it's guilt - well you are allowed to have a hobby that brings you pleasure if you can afford it.

auntiemaryhadaredcanary · 30/07/2026 14:50

Try the charity shops if you haven't already done so.

Some sell 3 paperbacks for £1.00 so fill your boots !

PS I hope you re-donate the read books back to charities?

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cantstopbuyingbooks · 30/07/2026 14:49

GettingFestiveNow · 30/07/2026 14:45

Join your local library. They're all free!

Sadly it’s pretty crap. Just historical fiction, and it takes about four years for them to get the new releases!

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cantstopbuyingbooks · 30/07/2026 14:49

dudsville · 30/07/2026 14:48

Sounds like you're in full swing reading mode OP, enjoy it!

I really am. I’m devouring books at the moment

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dudsville · 30/07/2026 14:48

Sounds like you're in full swing reading mode OP, enjoy it!

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cantstopbuyingbooks · 30/07/2026 14:47

LifeBeginsToday · 30/07/2026 14:45

It is just overconsumption. Do you struggle with over buying on other areas?

I’m not sure I’d class it as overconsumption, as I read them all!

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SingForYourDinner · 30/07/2026 14:47

Library if you’re not a rereader?

HauntingBillCrouse · 30/07/2026 14:47

It's not your fault. It's all those authors, they keep writing books, damn them.

wavingfuriously · 30/07/2026 14:46

you are not alone 😊

Devilsmommy · 30/07/2026 14:46

No advice just solidarity because I'm all up for buying books🫣🤭

LifeBeginsToday · 30/07/2026 14:45

It is just overconsumption. Do you struggle with over buying on other areas?

GettingFestiveNow · 30/07/2026 14:45

Join your local library. They're all free!