Book Buying Addicts Anonymous discussion

I came across this quote and I must admit I don't feel so guilty for checking the hardcover books out of the library when they come out but then waiting to buy them cheaper in paperback or used.

[D]on’t ever apologize to an author for buying something in paperback, or taking it out from a library (that’s what they’re there for. Use your library). Don’t apologize to this author for buying books second hand, or getting them from bookcrossing or borrowing a friend’s copy. What’s important to me is that people read the books and enjoy them, and that, at some point in there, the book was bought by someone. And that people who like things, tell other people. The most important thing is that people read…
~Neil Gaiman

I adore this quote so much. Neil Gaiman is a wonderful human being and I wish more people thought like he does.

I love this quote as well. Brandon Sanderson , last night during the release launch of ,Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection, was talking about philosophy and the purpose of his books. And he said it really comes down to reading them. That is part of the reason that when people come to visit his home he gives his extra books away. He wants them to be read and enjoyed. I think Neil Gaiman has the correct idea. I have never felt guilty over utilizing the library or buying my books as paperback because regardless, I am reading!