This seems like common sense to those that are frugal, but for many, the need to *possess* books vs just borrowing them can sometimes be overwhelming. But, truly, very few books will one refer to again and again and reread so many times that it is worth it to own. A library is a frugal person’s best friend. You get to read it, free of charge, and the library has to store it and take care of it for the long term.

Because books are stuff, and stuff creates clutter. Streamline your life - use the library. Only if you find yourself borrowing the same book over and over again should you consider actually purchasing it.

And even then… remember. Clutter.

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