tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post658526241866614029..comments2024-03-28T20:07:41.073-06:00Comments on Read All The Things!: FF Friday: In Which I Say Terrifying Things About Used BooksAj @ Read All The Things!http://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-42908235064482613162016-03-15T10:02:06.400-06:002016-03-15T10:02:06.400-06:00There are a lot of people on here saying that they...There are a lot of people on here saying that they'll never buy a used book or go to the library again, and that is a very sad thing.<br /><br />I buy almost all of my books used, and most of them are in very good or even like-new condition. Most places that sell used books online classify books by their condition, so if you're worried about gross stains and whatnot, buy only "like-new" books. And physical used bookstores, at least the ones I've seen, tend to be rather picky about the condition of their books. Some look like they've never been opened.<br /><br />And the library is an incredible, invaluable resource. I've been to several different libraries, and always I find that many of the books are in very good condition. I've never found lice, bedbugs, mildew or mold in a library book.<br /><br />Yes, I've come across smoke-scented books, questionable stains, and sticker goo, but these experiences have been few and far between. And they're certainly not enough for me to scorn libraries or condemn all used books to be recycled or thrown out.serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375307816652807841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-84605402871312079812016-03-14T23:00:53.097-06:002016-03-14T23:00:53.097-06:00OMG WHAT! haha. Now I'll never look at used bo...OMG WHAT! haha. Now I'll never look at used books again. Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629286727932554109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-24179443203042597362016-03-14T11:01:52.288-06:002016-03-14T11:01:52.288-06:00My thoughts can be summed up in one word: ew.
Car...My thoughts can be summed up in one word: ew.<br /><br />Carrie @The Book GoddessThe Butterfly Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218064101468042347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-29684623758364317482016-03-13T21:47:33.981-06:002016-03-13T21:47:33.981-06:00Ohh wow I never thought about this pet peeves befo...Ohh wow I never thought about this pet peeves before until now, and now I am going to be extremely carful buying second hand books lol :D Thank you for stopping by and following my blog. Old Follower Katiriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16339804650242785330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-60257692771062801962016-03-13T16:07:52.100-06:002016-03-13T16:07:52.100-06:00This whole post sent so many tingles up my spine. ...This whole post sent so many tingles up my spine. Just, ew.<br /><br />I have some books I acquired second hand, but none of them are this gross. Some have a bit of discoloring on the pages (a few were from a smoker's house), but that's about it. I would absolutely die if I found bugs in a book--and I'm not even bothered by normal bug situations around the house or in the woods; I think it's just the idea of extreme filth leading to bugs in books that really gets me. Ick!<br /><br />Definitely inspect books to the best of your ability if you aren't getting them new. Or only take them from a friend you know well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-25402455430748536732016-03-13T14:46:38.643-06:002016-03-13T14:46:38.643-06:00I have a friend who after opening a page and found...I have a friend who after opening a page and found something that should have been in a tissue and NOT between 2 pages of a library book, has never gone to the library again and will never buy a used book. YUK!Suzanne Yesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340451897624838384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-9047827425967539422016-03-12T23:18:47.422-07:002016-03-12T23:18:47.422-07:00DUDE, I am CRINGING. This is why I do not take boo...DUDE, I am CRINGING. This is why I do not take books from the library. AND why I shower after taking my kids there. I mean.. I knew it was bad... but BOOKLICE?! BED BUGS?! Basically dry heaving. And the stains... no no no. I can't. I am 100% with you. We shall never touch any used books without gloves, and now I must leave. <br /><br />OH! I should also mention, I am absolutely NOT a germaphobe in general. But for some reason, things that I KNOW people's fingers have been all over make me so freaked out. Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-69187210043465715352016-03-12T17:47:26.913-07:002016-03-12T17:47:26.913-07:00Um, well now I'm scared of used books. Drugs? ...Um, well now I'm scared of used books. Drugs? Really?<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-69968902234052229842016-03-12T15:30:43.822-07:002016-03-12T15:30:43.822-07:00I've never thought about most of these, except...I've never thought about most of these, except the cigarette smell. This seems to happen far less than it did when I was young. (I was about to say "than when I was a kid," but hopefully the library copies of Roald Dahl and Louise May Alcott didn't smell of smoke.) And wavy pages are annoying af, of course. But now I will live in fear of bringing bedbugs into my home via used books. Wonderful. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296827820807569574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-92087460345080464252016-03-12T06:15:34.333-07:002016-03-12T06:15:34.333-07:00I can relate to everything you said in this post. ...I can relate to everything you said in this post. Smoky books are gross. I have just stopped reading a book because I couldn't stand the smell in the past. I once was reading a book that I got at a yard sale and potato chip crumbs started falling out from between the pages. Gross! Please don't leave crumbs in books! Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-3772750225332809002016-03-11T18:48:33.394-07:002016-03-11T18:48:33.394-07:00Ha ha, yeah I have a love/hate relationship with u...Ha ha, yeah I have a love/hate relationship with used books. :)Stormihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157799090129414984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-89563950881309125792016-03-11T10:40:33.061-07:002016-03-11T10:40:33.061-07:00OMG. Hilarious! Luckily, I am not a germaphobe bec...OMG. Hilarious! Luckily, I am not a germaphobe because I use the library almost exclusively for my reading material. :)Kate Ungerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11405706702674012331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-78485847892664857842016-03-11T09:41:58.520-07:002016-03-11T09:41:58.520-07:00Didn't care before about buying used books.......Didn't care before about buying used books.....now I'm scared :)<br />Old follower :)<br /><a href="http://lisadancingbookworm.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Here's my Follow Friday!</a>Lisa Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01661062020777123490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-81730458804842095482016-03-11T09:30:55.130-07:002016-03-11T09:30:55.130-07:00Lol. I have never even thought about all these iss...Lol. I have never even thought about all these issues. I think washing your hands after handling a used book would be a great practice!<br />Tori @<a href="http://www.intorilex.com" rel="nofollow">InToriLex</a>InToriLexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742828682595528173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193309628838073849.post-8896717729118380102016-03-11T08:43:17.351-07:002016-03-11T08:43:17.351-07:00This entire post had me laughing so hard! I can to...This entire post had me laughing so hard! I can totally relate to your fear of germs and hesitancy when opening a used book. I'm glad you included the fact about google for herpes! Made me feel slightly better. Love your blog! I nominated you for the Dragon Loyalty Award, if you would like to participate. :) http://www.collegiatecatlady.com/dragon-loyalty-awardthe-great-game/ Jaymiehttp://www.collegiatecatlady.comnoreply@blogger.com