Why does it feel better to read a book when I purchase it new?

Consumer guilt
Buyer's remorse

Yup. I feel the same way. I've purchased used books, taken some from the library (and checked some out), and none of them compare to reading a new book I've purchased. It's probably a bit childish, but oh well. Might have to do with some engrained capatilistic mentality. Or maybe it's something more simple. Just the knowledge that the book is really YOURS makes you want to read it more. But maybe that's the same thing (property, etc). Maybe it has something to do with value; "I spent good money on this, so I'm sure as fuck going to enjoy it."

It's a lot like having sex with women, actually. Banging some loose chick isn't nearly as satisfying as a taking someone's virginity. It's more "special". Hell, I mean we fetishize virgins. And I'm not saying certain people don't prefer women (or men) who sleep around. Of course that's a thing too.

I'm rambling. But that's what I've got.

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>>8192516
>mfw from now on when i read a used book i'm going to feel like im fucking a dirty whore

thanks anon... thanks

>>8192481
I'm the opposite. I just found giles goat boy first edition hardcover in the $1 bin at a used book store I go to because the dust jacket is frayed. nearly spit out my coffee in surprise. so stoked

>>8192481
Capitalist ideology.

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hay guiz look i cumbined ma favorite thangz!!

>>8192602
:3

>>8192481
My dear friend, when you reach your early twenties, as I have, you come to realize that life is short. We're allotted limited hours here on this pale blue dot we call Earth, so we best not waste them. That's why when it comes to reading, I read the best and only the best. And the best is David Foster Wallace. I strenuously urge everyone on this board who's reading this to pick up Infinite Jest when you get the chance. Just remember: Wallace said, "Fiction's about what it is to be a fucking human being." He didn't say, "Fiction's about what it is to be a fucking Witch-king of Angmar."

>>8192766
gonna post this on my fb wall so people know I'm deep and get inspired by my fresh cont.

>>8192784
post results pls

>>8192516
What about e-books?
Are they whores too?

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>>8192481
>>8192516

>stealing library books
Daily reminder that niggers don't belong on /lit/.