I really think libraries are the way to go if you want to save resources and support authors. In the UK writers receive yearly royalties from libraries based on the number of times the book is borrowed so they do benefit somewhat, whereas of course they don't benefit from the sale of second hand books (which does save resources!). Also libraries will remind you on-line if your books are due back in a few days and you can renew on-line which saves the worry of not finishing a book on time or having to pay fines. I'd check out your local library, especially as I think you live in a big city? I really like the considered way you think these things through!
I do have a kindle e-reader but I really only use it when I’m traveling because I like to bring multiple books with me on a trip and it’s more convenient to have them on one device. However, I love the feeling of having a book in my hand, being able to write or highlight in it, turning the pages, lending it to a friend, etc., so books are the one exception there is when it comes to minimalism for me. But I only keep books on my shelf that I plan to read multiple times. That helps to minimize how many books I own.
I like how you described it as “visual noise.” It’s so true! Books are the most difficult thing for me to part with. I’m just taking it slowly and parting with them a few at a time.
I am exploring minimalism, but books are something I personally love to own. Being surrounded by books makes me really happy. I do go through my collection periodically, but book are something I want to own. I will buy used book often, because they tend to be cheaper, but I will also buy books new, because I want to support the authors. I also own a Kindle. A large variety of books are now available in an ebook format, and my Kindle has come in handy. Even though it's Amazon, I really have found it useful. I have the Kindle paperwhite, because it doesn't have the blue light of a phone or tablet.
If your books have a meaning to you then there's no problem and you can still be a minimalist. I used to own hundreds of books CDs and DVDs just for the look of it! Now only 6 books which have meaning for me.
@@anthonylangford8575 I broke down and bought a Kindle when a book I wanted to read was released as ebook only. I still prefer physical books, but my Kindle has come in handy! If anything, it has expanded my reading options, because it gives me access to more books!
@@anthonylangford8575 if you do, try the Kindle paperwhite. It doesn't have the blue light of a phone or tablet, so less chance of eye strain :) even though it isn't a physical book, it looks more like a book page than an electronic device.
I support my local, used book stores, and mostly buy from there. Don’t order online because I don’t like the packaging and shipping process. Sometimes I buy new books from local book stores. Libraries are awesome resources. Personally, I don’t use ebooks or audiobooks. Sharing with friends and neighbors is great, too.
Kindle is my most used electronic device, I can read for hours without hurting my eyes, it really changed my reading experience and I love it. I only buy physical books that I trully loved.
Before I graduated high school (in 2009) I owned an entire bookcase full of books, magazines and dvds and then I decided to sell it all. Over the years I did collect some more but as of 3 years ago I finally donated or sold whatever I had left. I'm very happy not having physical copies of anything because nowadays you can read or watch anything online or the kindle app. I agree with you about Amazon: I have a love/hate relationship with the company.
I got a ScanSnap S1300i, removed the covers, spines, and pages for scanning, and converted them into an OCR-readable PDF. I work on my PC and so reading on my PC is convenient and removes the need for a compatible e-reader, another device. I only scan books that are: outdated resources books, widely available, and to-be-read. Otherwise, I donate the books.
Ebooks are so pricey too! I only have my childhood books that are hard to come by. I use my Amazon tablet. I have two apps that are connected to my library. I can check out ebooks through there
Hi, Lia, watching your newer videos, I wondered how you’re dealing with books... well, no way for me, a big book lover, an admirer of the art of designing book covers and, of course a supporter of authors. I don’t have to support the old authors, so I try to borrow classics from the library. In case they are really 'speaking' to me, I buy them and 'visit' the thoughts or people from time to time. Newer authors: e books on my I pad (Kindle App). I understand your thoughts about amazon, and I think we never should stop to inspire Amazon to develop more sustainability, because amazon won’t stop, it’s convenient for us all and we should try to use it in a good way. From time to time I visit second hand warehouses, books for 0,50 €, a little treat for myself. On my birthday wish list I’ve always books, in case somebody is asking me... Unfortunately I’m not a minimalist at all, too many crafty hobbies...and, after retiring, enough time for them. But I like the idea of minimalism, of second hand items. In my childhood I was very poor, not starving, but I owned only 3 books myself. Actually I don’t know minimalists with a poor childhood... I think that’s the reason I hold on to quite a lot of 'just in case' items. As a painter, I’d never feel overwhelmed by colours, nor on books neither clothes...I don’t really understand that thought, because I’m a gardener, too, love camping and hiking, and nature for me is SO extremely and wonderfully coloured, it’s pure refreshment for me. I make a lot of my clothes myself, crocheting, knitting... mostly with colours. My 'main' colour is navy blue, I add 'turquoise', 'berry' and 'petrol', sometimes red, if I need energy. I love my coloured bookbacks...and most of the minimalist flats look like a hospital for me, they aren’t telling stories. Maybe I’m too old for this style😁... but it’s interesting to watch and to think about, there are always things, ready to go. I hope you’ll 'invite' some of your favourite books to live with you, growing older you’ll notice 'new' things inside, although you thought, you knew the content...believe a lifelong book lover. Love your channel and subscribed. How do you eat, also sustainable? Love from a big city with a tiny garden in the Ruhrpott, Monika❣️
I think the same about ebook! It's like you try not to wast paper... while wasting energy. Personally, library is my first option, the second one is second hand. If I still can't find the book I buy it new, and after reading it I donate it to the library (in this case if I will need the book again in the future I can still go back to the library)
I think you should create a small library which you limit with only 50- 100 books you really want to read and of course you can go on giving away the ones you've done with to stay within your library's limit. I have a huge library myself but I think I'm going to follow your example to some extent in time...
I used to own about 200 books (I won't embarrass myself about my past DVD and CD collection!) now I own 6 hardback books which are important to me and will last the rest of my life.
That sounds great! I never had this many books but still, I think it was around 100 but none of them really meant that much to me...Some of them were a bit more important than others and I kept them for a while until I realized that I would never read them again and that they didn't make me happy. But I really understand that that can be different for you, and it sounds wonderful to have six really amazing books that mean a lot you ☺
@@ecofriendlia Most of the books I used to have (same as CDs and DVDs) were kept just for the sake of it and hardly ever used. Why couldn't I have realised that years ago?!
That is a valid solution too ☺ but there are people that have books even though they don't read, so I think it's still really important to think about it and declutter books if you don't like reading them ☺
I do something similar. In my case when I finish a book and decide not to reread I just leave them on a bus stop bench for someone else.
I really think libraries are the way to go if you want to save resources and support authors. In the UK writers receive yearly royalties from libraries based on the number of times the book is borrowed so they do benefit somewhat, whereas of course they don't benefit from the sale of second hand books (which does save resources!). Also libraries will remind you on-line if your books are due back in a few days and you can renew on-line which saves the worry of not finishing a book on time or having to pay fines. I'd check out your local library, especially as I think you live in a big city? I really like the considered way you think these things through!
I do have a kindle e-reader but I really only use it when I’m traveling because I like to bring multiple books with me on a trip and it’s more convenient to have them on one device. However, I love the feeling of having a book in my hand, being able to write or highlight in it, turning the pages, lending it to a friend, etc., so books are the one exception there is when it comes to minimalism for me. But I only keep books on my shelf that I plan to read multiple times. That helps to minimize how many books I own.
@Matti exactly!
I like how you described it as “visual noise.” It’s so true! Books are the most difficult thing for me to part with. I’m just taking it slowly and parting with them a few at a time.
I am exploring minimalism, but books are something I personally love to own. Being surrounded by books makes me really happy. I do go through my collection periodically, but book are something I want to own. I will buy used book often, because they tend to be cheaper, but I will also buy books new, because I want to support the authors.
I also own a Kindle. A large variety of books are now available in an ebook format, and my Kindle has come in handy. Even though it's Amazon, I really have found it useful. I have the Kindle paperwhite, because it doesn't have the blue light of a phone or tablet.
If your books have a meaning to you then there's no problem and you can still be a minimalist. I used to own hundreds of books CDs and DVDs just for the look of it! Now only 6 books which have meaning for me.
I just can't concentrate reading on Kindle. Maybe I'm too old fashioned!
@@anthonylangford8575 I broke down and bought a Kindle when a book I wanted to read was released as ebook only. I still prefer physical books, but my Kindle has come in handy! If anything, it has expanded my reading options, because it gives me access to more books!
@@feylights166 Maybe one day when I become even more minimalistic I might try again!
@@anthonylangford8575 if you do, try the Kindle paperwhite. It doesn't have the blue light of a phone or tablet, so less chance of eye strain :) even though it isn't a physical book, it looks more like a book page than an electronic device.
I support my local, used book stores, and mostly buy from there. Don’t order online because I don’t like the packaging and shipping process. Sometimes I buy new books from local book stores. Libraries are awesome resources. Personally, I don’t use ebooks or audiobooks. Sharing with friends and neighbors is great, too.
Kindle is my most used electronic device, I can read for hours without hurting my eyes, it really changed my reading experience and I love it. I only buy physical books that I trully loved.
same!
Before I graduated high school (in 2009) I owned an entire bookcase full of books, magazines and dvds and then I decided to sell it all. Over the years I did collect some more but as of 3 years ago I finally donated or sold whatever I had left. I'm very happy not having physical copies of anything because nowadays you can read or watch anything online or the kindle app.
I agree with you about Amazon: I have a love/hate relationship with the company.
I got a ScanSnap S1300i, removed the covers, spines, and pages for scanning, and converted them into an OCR-readable PDF.
I work on my PC and so reading on my PC is convenient and removes the need for a compatible e-reader, another device.
I only scan books that are: outdated resources books, widely available, and to-be-read. Otherwise, I donate the books.
In my college they tend to put out all of the "old books" so that everyone can take them. Is where I got some of the books that I own at the moment.
That works do well! I really hope more and more people/organizations will do things like that. So sustainable and just convenient ☺
Ebooks are so pricey too! I only have my childhood books that are hard to come by. I use my Amazon tablet. I have two apps that are connected to my library. I can check out ebooks through there
Yes so true... Because with ebooks there is no secondhand option when I want to save some money on books.
Hi, Lia, watching your newer videos, I wondered how you’re dealing with books... well, no way for me, a big book lover, an admirer of the art of designing book covers and, of course a supporter of authors. I don’t have to support the old authors, so I try to borrow classics from the library. In case they are really 'speaking' to me, I buy them and 'visit' the thoughts or people from time to time. Newer authors: e books on my I pad (Kindle App). I understand your thoughts about amazon, and I think we never should stop to inspire Amazon to develop more sustainability, because amazon won’t stop, it’s convenient for us all and we should try to use it in a good way. From time to time I visit second hand warehouses, books for 0,50 €, a little treat for myself. On my birthday wish list I’ve always books, in case somebody is asking me... Unfortunately I’m not a minimalist at all, too many crafty hobbies...and, after retiring, enough time for them. But I like the idea of minimalism, of second hand items. In my childhood I was very poor, not starving, but I owned only 3 books myself. Actually I don’t know minimalists with a poor childhood... I think that’s the reason I hold on to quite a lot of 'just in case' items. As a painter, I’d never feel overwhelmed by colours, nor on books neither clothes...I don’t really understand that thought, because I’m a gardener, too, love camping and hiking, and nature for me is SO extremely and wonderfully coloured, it’s pure refreshment for me. I make a lot of my clothes myself, crocheting, knitting... mostly with colours. My 'main' colour is navy blue, I add 'turquoise', 'berry' and 'petrol', sometimes red, if I need energy. I love my coloured bookbacks...and most of the minimalist flats look like a hospital for me, they aren’t telling stories. Maybe I’m too old for this style😁... but it’s interesting to watch and to think about, there are always things, ready to go. I hope you’ll 'invite' some of your favourite books to live with you, growing older you’ll notice 'new' things inside, although you thought, you knew the content...believe a lifelong book lover. Love your channel and subscribed. How do you eat, also sustainable? Love from a big city with a tiny garden in the Ruhrpott, Monika❣️
I think the same about ebook! It's like you try not to wast paper... while wasting energy. Personally, library is my first option, the second one is second hand. If I still can't find the book I buy it new, and after reading it I donate it to the library (in this case if I will need the book again in the future I can still go back to the library)
I think you should create a small library which you limit with only 50- 100 books you really want to read and of course you can go on giving away the ones you've done with to stay within your library's limit. I have a huge library myself but I think I'm going to follow your example to some extent in time...
Excellent content! New subscriber. ❤🎉❤
World of books is a really great website for second hand books!
I used to own about 200 books (I won't embarrass myself about my past DVD and CD collection!) now I own 6 hardback books which are important to me and will last the rest of my life.
That sounds great! I never had this many books but still, I think it was around 100 but none of them really meant that much to me...Some of them were a bit more important than others and I kept them for a while until I realized that I would never read them again and that they didn't make me happy. But I really understand that that can be different for you, and it sounds wonderful to have six really amazing books that mean a lot you ☺
@@ecofriendlia Most of the books I used to have (same as CDs and DVDs) were kept just for the sake of it and hardly ever used. Why couldn't I have realised that years ago?!
I kind of like the thought of leaving my books for my non-existant kids.
I do not own books because i do not have money for them because i spend my money on food🌝😂
i don't own books because i don't read books
That is a valid solution too ☺ but there are people that have books even though they don't read, so I think it's still really important to think about it and declutter books if you don't like reading them ☺