This past weekend I purchased a few novels. My husband & I had a discussion about the pros & cons of paying $7 for a book. I feel that even though $7 is pricey, it is money well spent. I don't read the book and then just toss it in the trash. No, the book goes on a journey as a donation to my library, to the Friends of the Library booksale, or a used bookstore where others may then enjoy it. It is recycling at its finest!
Compare the cost of a book to a trip to the movie theater. It costs between $6.50 and $9.00 to see a movie that is usually 90 minutes to 2 hours long. What happens when the movie is over? Do others benefit from your purchase? Nope - only Hollywood.
So my thought is this...paying $7 for a book is difficult; however, paying $7 for a movie is even more difficult. What is your opinion?
"Kim's Thoughts" are just that - thoughts. Nothing earth shattering, nothing important, just thoughts.
A Little Bit About Kim
I've been married for 27 years to my husband, Dave. I'm mom to one son, Jon, who is now 21 years old.
I work for the DeMotte Branch of the Jasper County Library System. I first worked at this library as a Clerk from August 1995 to May 1996. My family let me know that I was still needed as a stay at home mom so in the best interest of my family, I left the library.
In January 2002 I was invited to come back to the DeMotte Library as a Clerk. After a co-worker left in July 2003, I was moved into a new position and became responsible for our periodicals.
My hobbies include reading, reading, and more reading. When I'm not reading, I may be completing jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, attempting to sew a quilted wall-hanging, and watching television.
My husband and I enjoy going on trips taking back roads and discovering little towns & burgs. Stopping at used book stores is a must and antique malls are always a pleasurable diversion.
I work for the DeMotte Branch of the Jasper County Library System. I first worked at this library as a Clerk from August 1995 to May 1996. My family let me know that I was still needed as a stay at home mom so in the best interest of my family, I left the library.
In January 2002 I was invited to come back to the DeMotte Library as a Clerk. After a co-worker left in July 2003, I was moved into a new position and became responsible for our periodicals.
My hobbies include reading, reading, and more reading. When I'm not reading, I may be completing jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, attempting to sew a quilted wall-hanging, and watching television.
My husband and I enjoy going on trips taking back roads and discovering little towns & burgs. Stopping at used book stores is a must and antique malls are always a pleasurable diversion.
My Favorite Quotes
"A book is solitude, privacy; it is a way of holding the self apart from the crush of the outer world." -- Sven Birkerts
" I cannot live without books." --
Thomas Jefferson
My favorite websites
Dream Vacation Spot
My Baby...
Autumn
2 comments:
That's a tough call. I'm really glad we have the local second run (http://www.ritzcinema.net) showing movies like Blood Diamond, The Queen and The Last Mimzy. There's no better adventure than the one you get from reading a good book, and they'll never capture the essence of some characters, settings and scenes, but sometimes cinema has its place. :)
I agree with you that the ultimate adventure is reading a good book, Mel. Perhaps I wouldn't be so hesitant to go to the movies if it cost less! My husband & I enjoy going to the drive-in theaters (Melody Drive-In in Knox & the 49er in Valpo). You get 2 movies for the price of one - plus you can talk during the movie without being shushed!
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