Avid readers are often faced with a dilemma whether to borrow or buy a book? The mental calculus that goes into asking themselves, “is there space for another book on my bookshelf?” or “I have already bought two books this week, should I just borrow this one from the library?” There is no right way, obviously.
But Gumtree offers you scenarios where it is better to borrow or buy:
When to buy books:
1. Classics such as Little Women or A Tale of Two Cities have stood the test of time. Gumtree recommends always buying a copy of your favourite classics.
2. If your children have a favourite picture book such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar, having your own copy can give you those little snuggly moments of reading and re-reading together.
3. Buying books that are part of a series such as Harry Potter or Game of Thrones is a great idea, so you have the entire collectable set.
4. Reference books based on your hobbies such as gardening or cooking are books that you will return to frequently so buying them makes more sense.
When to borrow books:
1. When you hear of the new bestseller from friends or your local book club that is getting mixed reviews. Do not rush in to buy - we recommend borrowing it instead.
2. Children love Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol. These series have hundreds of character books to choose from and parents cannot afford to buy them all. Thus, borrowing from a library is the way to go.
3. Sometimes, there are subjects that pique your interest, but you know nothing about. For example, if you have suddenly been intrigued by astrology, buying coffee table books on the subject can be an expensive affair. Instead, visit the local library, browse through books on the subject and find out more before investing money on them.
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android) and don’t forget to use your location settings to find books close to home.
But Gumtree offers you scenarios where it is better to borrow or buy:
When to buy books:
1. Classics such as Little Women or A Tale of Two Cities have stood the test of time. Gumtree recommends always buying a copy of your favourite classics.
2. If your children have a favourite picture book such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar, having your own copy can give you those little snuggly moments of reading and re-reading together.
3. Buying books that are part of a series such as Harry Potter or Game of Thrones is a great idea, so you have the entire collectable set.
4. Reference books based on your hobbies such as gardening or cooking are books that you will return to frequently so buying them makes more sense.
When to borrow books:
1. When you hear of the new bestseller from friends or your local book club that is getting mixed reviews. Do not rush in to buy - we recommend borrowing it instead.
2. Children love Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol. These series have hundreds of character books to choose from and parents cannot afford to buy them all. Thus, borrowing from a library is the way to go.
3. Sometimes, there are subjects that pique your interest, but you know nothing about. For example, if you have suddenly been intrigued by astrology, buying coffee table books on the subject can be an expensive affair. Instead, visit the local library, browse through books on the subject and find out more before investing money on them.
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android) and don’t forget to use your location settings to find books close to home.
