When I read a book review or a friend recommends a book that sounds interesting my first instinct is to login to Amazon and buy the book. I still do this occasionally but I’ve started using the library. Kim and the kids have been checking out books from the Auburn and Covington branches since we moved here two years ago. Kim checks out a lot of books for herself and the kids. Sometimes we’ll come across one we’d like to add to our collection which we’ll buy from Amazon or Barnes and Noble. One such book that Lincoln loves is “I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More“.
The King County Library system makes it easy to login to their website and reserve books. When the book is ready to be picked up, we receive an email. Today, Kim picked up “Confessions of an Economic Hit Man” that I’ve wanted to read for a few bucks.
I’m impressed with the library’s selection and service so far. And it’s saving me several hundred dollars a year if not more.
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