A classic example of why I keep a detailed list of my books: the problem of accidentally buying the same book on accident because it has a different cover and altered title. This time, as it often does, my list worked and I left the imposter at the store, but my version of the book wasn’t what I thought it was, it was actually a different reprint, and part of a series. A series that is very hard to find, especially with volumes added to the set after the original lineup proved popular. But, I digress.
Ideally, one would be familiar with every book in one’s library. Although, the great part of having a large library is being able to wander into things forgotten or unknown, or something that is just there when the interest in a topic comes to pass.
Some of this is about the thrill of the hunt, and here, it is the thrill of already having the hunted item, which is far more cost-efficient!
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