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by murrkeys 2014 days ago
I'm a library fanatic, so I usually end up browsing at the local library until I find one or two books that look interesting. My local library actually has an "Undiscovered Gems" section that has lead me to some interesting reads from authors I'm not familiar with. I also keep a running list of interesting titles on my library account, putting holds on them as I finish books.

I'm like you, I usually bounce around between fiction and non-fiction to keep my reading balanced. For me, half the fun of reading is simply exploring and discovering new books/authors/series!

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This is another good one, to just be able to browse.

For me, my local bookstore has an entire downstairs dedicated to used books, with a few shelves for "new non-fiction" and "new fiction". It's great to check in when I'm nearby just to see what's new.

I love browsing libraries (and bookshops) but I haven’t been able to go as much this year because of pandemic-related reasons. I will definitely be going more often once things have calmed down though!
Now I want a VR Library of Alexandria experience with the entire archive.org collection.