Nose in a Book

Anonymous asked

do you buy all of your books, or borrow from friends and libraries? Because I know I personally love to buy them because I love to own them and have them always be there, but they are so expensive!!!

I mainly borrow books from the library but I do read a lot of my own. I bought a lot of books for not very much from my library’s shop, which raises money for the library. I also build credit at a used bookstore by taking in books I don’t want anymore. I also always check out what’s on discount when I go to bookstores. 

silencew asked

do you usually buy books to read or borrow them in the library ?

When I was in high school I pretty much only used the library, and only got books as gifts or from gift cards (I was weird and saved all the money I made from working). Last school year I mainly bought books, and used the library a bit, but right now I’m kind of half and half.

Anonymous asked

How often do you visit your library? Are you good about returning your books on time?

I visit maybe three times a week but only because I volunteer there! When I didn’t volunteer, I still went at least once a week. I am good at returning books on time and used to even have a overdue book calendar [x]. Now, I just check the library site really often to see when I have a due book coming up, since it lets you know. 

Anonymous asked

When you do your book challenges do you buy the books or do you borrow them from the library/ a friend?

Mostly from the library, or from books that I already own. But I do buy books sometimes. 

thearmchairtraveller asked

Hi! I think i saw you mention that you have the kobo touch? I was just wondering how you liked it and if you have had any problems (I have read a few negative reviews)? Also, as a fellow Canadian I really liked how you can read library books on it, so I was just wondering if you have borrowed any e-books through your library, and if so how was that experience? Thanks so much and I LOVE your blog!

Hey! I used to have the kobo-wifi and it was very slow and I ended up breaking it (my fault, not the kobos.) I’ve had the kobo touch since the eleventh, and I’ve read five books on it. I’m liking it very much so far. It’s very fast and easy to use. My dad has the black one and he’s liking it as well. For library books, I have adobe digital editions and the book just goes on there and I drag it on the kobo. It’s really easy. I would recommend getting a harder case, not the sleeve. I had a sleeve for my wifi, and if I’d had a harder case I wouldn’t have broken it. Right now I have this one and I’m happy with it: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/ereading/accessories/NEW-Kobo-Touch-Canvas-Bookstyle/842907088817-item.html?ref=by-shop%3aereading%3akobo-accessories%3atextured-covers%3a1
Anyways, I love your blog and good luck!

Anonymous asked

So, My brother is being moved to the basement and I get to turn his room into a library (Dream come true, my brother isn't next door to me and i get a library) Anyway I need more books to fill it. Any suggestions? (other than John Green, i have all his books already)

That’s awesome! You can see a list of books I recommend here: http://noseinabook-.tumblr.com/booksirecommend%20 I just read Delirium by Lauren Oliver and I’d definitely recommend that. I’m currently reading The Maze Runner by James Dashner and I’m really loving it- it might be too soon to say, since I’m only half way through, but I think it deserves a recommendation.