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I can understand the problem libraries face. Popular books are in great demand but in a few months the popularity wears off and the library is stuck with a bunch of copies they will never need. Systems such as having a one week only borrowing time can aid in the wait time, but still long lists will generally be the case. But when six library branches combine their wait list, the wait times can be considerably shortened. Also, if the library can afford to do it, extra copies can be ordered and sold to the public after the demand goes down. My general practice is to purchase the book on Kindle if the cost is less than $5. For more expensive books, I wait until summer, when I am in Kentucky, and borrow the book from the local library. My Florida retirement community does have a local "trust system" library that can also be a source of booksI want to read. And I have always frequented used book stores over the year, but less and less now that I am a E-reader user.
I just finished the 6th of the Chief Inspector Gamache novels by Louise Penny, Bury Your Dead. I have been working my way through the series for the last couple years and, for me, this was the best of them so far. The story was excellent, but I also learned a lot about Quebec City and its history. Nothing better than reading a great story and also learning something in the process.
As far as holds at the library, I experience that often. I have found that I don't need to get a popular best seller right away. I have little trouble finding not so popular books that require only a short wait or none at all. As for the popular ones, the wait often makes the reading of them even better.
Carolyn if you have Amazon Prime you have Bosch video for free - I have watched it twice and loved it. Does not follow the books too closely but great. I have a Kindle that I used. Titus Welliver plays Bosch and is excellent. All the characters are great - took me a while to figure who fit where - camera work fantastic.
I just finished Descent by Tim Johnston - on the Ohio Library system and really liked it. Trying to read Life After Life but one third in and still trying to figure out why it is a best seller. Ordered Michael Conelly's Burning Room and got it on loan only to discover is only on MP3 and my computer refuses it. PLOT TWIST- LOL. Are you talking actual books or e books from library? I have not tried that. Sounds great. Sorry you cannot camp this weekend - supposed to have beautiful weather. See ya
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