I recently started using my local library again. I'm not sure why I fell out of the habit, because libraries are generally awesome and a good source of books and other materials.
There are books I want to read but not necessarily own. The library is ideal for those books. It saves my wallet and my Kindle space.
Plus, the due date encourages me to make time for reading. As a write, I need to read. As a bookworm, I need to read. I have to remind myself that reading is not "goofing off," it's an important component to my career and my life.
One thing that helps is a web browser extension that will pop up when you look at books on Amazon or other vendors. The extension will search your local library and see if the book for sale is available in your library. I find this quite helpful when I'm checking out (see what I did there?) recommended reads.
The extension is free and works with Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. You can get it here. Let me know if you find it useful!
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