Yes but the buggers never bring 'em back
I now have a strict no loans policy after losing my signed copy of Steve Aylett's "Bigot Hall."
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:25, 2 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

I've lost a few books but I'm more careful now.

( girlinthehole, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:27, Reply)

I'd rather lose a few
than never lend them out. I know a few books I've got of other peoples'. Mind you, they are people I see pretty often - I'll get them back to them one day.

I love sharing books - I lived in a house 10 or 11 years ago and we all had similar taste. Things like Song of Ice and Fire would go round the house and we'd trade washing up duties to read the next books first
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:28, Reply)

^this
I lend books to people willy-nilly, often forcing them upon them
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:29, Reply)

My favourite books
Are cherished now.

I can "lend" some less impressive books but the ones I love stay here.

Having said that most of my recent losses have been to my brother-in-law and I've probably done better out of the exchange.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:36, Reply)

I won't lend stuff I can't loose
but there are few books I won't happily replace if needs be.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:33, Reply)

it's all about hte content
not the object
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:35, Reply)

Very well put.
There are a few with inscriptions from people who gave them to me that I care about, beyond that not too fussed apart from special favorites, like The Disposessed.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:37, Reply)

Same
there are a few books I'd be unhappy to lose. One of which is my signed copy of Fool's Fate. Generally I don't hold with autographs but this was an exception
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:40, Reply)

y'see I never went in for the whole signing thing
I could have had Anansi Boys signed by Gaiman, but I couldn't be bothered with the massive queue I did get Thus signed by Pratchet but that was a 60th birthday prezzie for my mum.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:45, Reply)

precisely
I got Fool's Fate signed because I loved the books so much. I'm not really bothered about anything else.
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:46, Reply)

Fair dos
never even heard of that, may get it based on your love and the fact you seem to have the closest taste to me in the thread so far.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:52, Reply)

It's well worth it
The summary reads like a standard fantasy novel but it is significantly and substantially better
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:54, Reply)

I've not read much good fantasy
Robbin Hobb? says here it's the third part of something? is that going to be an issue?
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:56, Reply)

If you have the time
best to start at the beginning with the first trilogy. If you have time read the second trilogy (but that can be easily missed) if not, read the third trilogy
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 23:10, Reply)

OK, give me the name of the 1st book of the first trilogy and i'll start there.

( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 22 Jul 2011, 23:11, Reply)

Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
they get steadily better
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 23:15, Reply)

cheers, on order.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 22 Jul 2011, 23:17, Reply)

Hope you enjoy :)

( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 23:17, Reply)

I hope I get to it this centuary
I have a good pile to get through and I'm not the quickest reader. I envy you.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 22 Jul 2011, 23:21, Reply)

my guinea pig has neil gaiman hair

( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:47, Reply)

and no balls

( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:52, Reply)

it's my answer to the people
who over react when I say I might buy a Kindle. I like books, can't say I'd stop buying them (although I'm running out of space) but kindle is just another way to get the stories, which is the real point of books
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:41, Reply)

I agree but for me the feel of books is very importans.
I love the feeling of a well thumbed book.
( girlinthehole, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:43, Reply)

agreed
but also new books. The way you get them in teh little waterstone's bag and they are perfectly cut and pristine. mmmmm

also, someone turns the corners over in my book or bends the cover I get very annoyed

/hypocrit
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:44, Reply)

It's not even the new book thing
I spent a rather obscene amount of money in a second hand bookshop last weekend.

Bookshops are hallowed places.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:57, Reply)

I couldn't do it
I really would find it wrong to read a book on a screen.

This may be a generational thing.

I've never tried it so I shouldn't dismiss it, but the actual physical presence of a book adds to it's gravitas.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:47, Reply)

I can't do it because my eyesight isn't up to squinting at slightly darker bits on a lit screen for long periods of time.

( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Fri 22 Jul 2011, 22:54, Reply)