Do You Buy Books New or Thrift?
Long and Short Reviews have been doing a Blog hop all year on Wednesdays! My good friend over at DV Walking Wounded clued me in on the fun, and I decided to join in for the rest of the year. So every Wednesday, they have a topic, and each blogger who participates writes a post. Readers can go to the Long and Short Reviews page, see all the blogs, and read everyone’s different posts! It is a great idea!
This week's topic is Do You Buy Books New or Thrift?
I have to be honest; as much as I LOVE to read, I have not bought a physical book in years! On December 23, 2010, I purchased my 1st of a few Amazon Kindles. (I know because I actually searched my buying history, LOL) I love digital books for a few reasons. They are cheaper, I can buy them the moment they release without leaving my apartment, and I don’t have to store books anymore.
So because I am curious and it is not much of a fun article if I just say “neither,” I did some research.
According to Thriftbooks, I did a short boy vs. girl comparison.
The 1st Section here is Who buys books used more often?
Girls 68% Boys 59%
The 2nd Section here is Who gifts books more often?
Girls 21% Boys 11%
The 3rd Section here is Who keeps their books more often?
Boys 60% Girls 52%
When I did buy books, I guess I was not the typical girl. I ALWAYS bought new, did not give books as gifts, and always kept my books until I moved into my current apartment.
What are your preferences? How do you match up in this comparison?
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Credit: Thriftbooks How We Buy, Mark & Share Books
6 Responses
I’m very much a digital girl myself!
When I was younger, it was the library or nothing, but now, I’ll get a book by nearly any means necessary. I rarely give books as gifts, and I’m like a book dragon with the hoard I have going on (but am trying to pare down)!
My post
🙂 I love that you are a book dragon!!!!
I like to thrift books because it cheaper then buying new.
I so love the blog hop! These articles are fun and I love visiting other blogs!
I prefer ebooks, too!
Hi Lydia!!! Thank you for stopping by on this Blog Hop Wednesday! I am heading over to check out our other buddies now!