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by itsoktocry 1284 days ago
>why not a subscription based library

Why do we need "subscription based" libraries when we have plain, old, free libraries?

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I have a very limited experience with libraries. The concerns I had in mind:

1. Currently popular books were never available in the library. When the new Harry Potter came out, there was no way I could have got my hands on it.

2. In my place of residence, Hungary, there doesn't seem to be a way to borrow ebooks. Kindle Unlimited is also unavailable.