Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally

HairyHandofDartmoor

Yes I'm never buying another shredder, it wasnt a cheap one either :mad: Fire is definitely the way forward

enthusiasticsaver

HairyHandofDartmoor wrote: »

I'm definitely tempted by a burn barrel

I've still got about a thousand books at home, I'm just getting rid of duplicates I love books

I love books too but running out of room to store them. I have sent 5 large bags containing about 300 books to the charity shops over the last few weeks as we have to get rid of one of my two large bookcases to make room for a single bed in the room my granddaughter uses.

It was much easier than I thought as my elder daughter pointed out much of the books on my shelves I have not read any more than once anyway and probably would not read again. There is always the library if I ever wanted to read any again or last resort my kindle. Loads of chicklit stuff I have been bought over the years and just have not got around to sorting books out. I have kept some which I know I will definitely read again though.

HairyHandofDartmoor

I do try and get rid of books I know I won't read again, but if I enjoy them then I usually do read them again

I'm working on DH to put more shelves everywhere. I don't like clutter, but to me books aren't clutter (unless they're duplicates or I didn't enjoy reading them).

I buy them all at charity shops for 50p to £1 and they're my weekly treat

Seasidegal58

I’m like you in that I love books Hairy. Those and clothes were my only ‘clutter “. If I really like a novel I will read it again and again over time. One of the best presents I received was a kindle. Over time I have got rid of my novels at the charity shop and replaced them on my kindle. If the book has been out for a while it is reduced in price. I love history and keep these books in hardback form as I want to continue buying actual books from bookshops as scared these will disappear someday! But I have bought a few cookery books in kindle form as I have a kindle app on my iPad and you can get the fill colour picture experience if you view via ipad. I have few hundred books now on kindle - it’s great to take with you anywhere - commuting on the train etc and the screen lights up so you can read ithe dark - ideal if you are on a night plane and don’t want to disturb your fellow passengers. I wouldn’t be without it.

HairyHandofDartmoor

I know logically it would be sensible to reduce clutter by having books on a Kindle, but there's something about a real book I love the smell, the feel of the paper and the colourful spines on my shelves.

I'm very up to date with most technology but I'm a bit old fashioned when it comes to books

Happierdays

Know what you mean about books - love em! I have got rid of lots after reading marI kondo tho...Wish I was not such a technophobe as I might then consider a kindle and get rid of more clutter lol !

HairyHandofDartmoor

I haven't read marl kondo. Not sure anyone could convince me to get rid of my beloved books though

redofromstart

I have a paperwhite kindle, but I also have many metres of books. I only keep ones that I will read again, but then I try to only buy ones that I am likely to read again. Short term disposable reads are via kindle or from the library,

I keep the duplicates for when the originals wear out - it does happen, and I have been known to drop books in the bath.

Love the kindle, it's light enough for when my hands are bad and I can't manage the weight of a proper book.

UncannyScot

I love the portability of my kindle...

I find myself reading the digital version of a book and then buying the REAL book though... which I've been doing with Jo Nesbo...

Hoping to get to see The Snowman either tomorrow night or during this coming week.
YES, I've read the book but I just want to see if they have done it justice on the big screen...

HairyHandofDartmoor

If I really love a book then I try and pick up a copy in hardback so it will last forever, if you wait long enough they often crop up in charity shops for a fraction of the new price (I picked up four hardback today for £1 each ).

But then again I don't read them in the bath I'm too impatient to have a bath, so I always shower, plus with five people and one bathroom don't think I'd get to relax in a bath for very long :eek: In fact I haven't had a bath since DS3 was born in the hospital twenty years ago :eek:

If I did a lot of travelling then I can see a Kindle would be useful, but I only travel once a year to visit family and I usually manage to squeeze a couple of books into my case