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My goal is to spend 20 bucks a momth on physical books. I've been reading exclusively on eReaders since 2009, and I've become a little insecure about my shelves being filled only with plushies and comic books now that I'm in my 30s.
I don't want to accumulate too many books, but a few just to signal to guests that yes I do in fact read might be a good idea, even if it feels a bit vain.
I get it! I have a lot of books because I often shop thrift stores and library bookshops. Most of my books were between 1-3 dollars. I do place some books strategically for friends to see and hopefully get them to read more.
Don’t feel too bad about the plushies and comics. I’m in my 40s and I have lots of both.