Yes.. I am a goblin with many strange habits because I just do like... whatever I want.

Oh snaaap

I was broke at the time lol

Ahh I saw that version. I wish I could've bought it...

And you don't even need to buy physical to support. I buy 99% digital. Usually I only buy physical comics because I like the art and I want to have the art. Or I want to remember the series. Or it's like... a trophy? I have a small space and having a lot of physical books is not my vibe!

Books that are designed to be kept for a while will have thicker, more protective, covers and heavier paper with more advanced printing techniques. The support for the business and author is in the money exchanged. So, there. You're morally off the hook now. 😂

Also, once the book is purchased. That's basically the end of it's valuable lifecycle. Checking books for quality for donation is very very difficult and thats why most people do not accept donations. Most books essentially are trash paper. So if you don't like a book, it's not bad to throw it away.

Hi, traditionally published author here! We make about $1 or $2 off each regular priced sale, depending on format. The added value is that it encourages stores to keep stocking it, and it keeps bookstores alive, which is huge for us, and sales determine whether publishers offer us more book deals.

Don't worry, this is not true. Libraries, and their digital copies, are still purchased from the publisher. That's why you have to check out digital copies. Each check out is value. Libraries buy bulk (lots of money), that comes from the local government. So checking out is the same as buying.

If you by audiobooks from libro.fm it supports indie bookstores!

It is more expensive for libraries to buy digital licenses rather than physical copies though. But if you use the digital service to check it out regularly, then the cost is worth it for them.

Don't worry, this is not true. Libraries, and their digital copies, are still purchased from the publisher. That's why you have to check out digital copies. Each check out is value. Libraries buy bulk (lots of money), that comes from the local government. So checking out is the same as buying.

Support independent bookstores always. If you don’t have one near you, you can purchase through bookshop.org and designate any indy store as your “home” store. They will get the credit for your purchase.

Literally buying one copy of a book at your local indie bookstore can mean the difference in whether they buy future books from that author.

My mom just looks really good, okay? She's a diva.

One lady thought I was my mom's husband once.

I was like... I'll just die... right here. On the ground. Bury me. Goodbye world.