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Expanding My Library Cards

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“You Are 196th In Line, With An Expected Wait of Several Months.”

More and more, I found myself receiving similar notices to the above when I requested a digital book from our public library. Then I learned that some libraries offer out-of-town library cards (usually for purchase) that can be added to your Libby Account. I was totally in. Not all libraries offer this, and the ones that do have slightly different rules. Not to be deterred, I was off and running, and now own five different library cards and have already noticed a massive difference in both wait times and book availability. My current libraries include:

Vancouver Island Regional Library (my home library). As with other public libraries in British Columbia, this library offers a BC One Card that allows visiting BC residents to access physical books and resources from all BC public libraries. These books/resources can be returned to any other library in BC. Unfortunately, the BC One Card does not allow digital borrowing privileges.

Recent Vancouver Island Book Club with special guests , Bowser, and Janis, from RetirementallyChallenged. Photo taken by regular book club member, Peb.

Greater Victoria Library (BC, Canada) GVPL library cards are available for a fee to visitors. The visitor library card gives patrons full borrowing privileges at GVP and must be applied for in person. Although the cost is a bit hefty (ranging from 20 CAD per month to 200 CAD per year), borrow ten books annually, and you have more than made up for this fee.

Queen’s Public Library Non-New York State residents can purchase a Queens Library card for an annual fee of 50 USD. This card gives complete access to digital books, e-journals, digital media, and downloads.

Monroe County Library A 25 USD fee gives non-residents a full year of library access, including digital and downloads. If the online form does not work (which was the case for me), you can apply quickly and easily by telephone with a friendly, helpful voice on the other end of the line.

Central Arkansas Library System For anyone who does not reside or pay taxes in the service area, CALS offers a non-resident card for an annual fee of $54. 3-month and 6-month cards are also available for a portion of the cost. The fee is based on the average property tax payment per parcel across the service area.

Examples of Other Non-Resident Library Cards:

Toronto Public Library:  This card allows you to access library resources and borrow materials, with some exceptions, including musical instruments, museum and arts passes, Ontario Parks passes, and Wi-Fi Hotspots. You can register in person at any branch with the required identification. The fee for non-residents is 50 CAD for three months or 150 CAD for 12 months. Deb (The Widow Badass) has this card and loves it.

Ottawa Public Library:. $90 per year for individual full access, $180 per year for household full access. Membership must be applied for in person.

Singapore National Library Board: Foreigners can apply for a Basic Membership with a one-time registration fee of $10.69 (GST-inclusive) and an annual fee of $43.60 (GST-inclusive).

National Library of Australia. If you are an overseas visitor to Australia, you can apply for a library login for use while residing in Australia or shortly prior to your visit. Unfortunately, you will not be able to use your Library login to access eResources once you return to your home country.

US Libraries If you are looking for a non-resident card from different US libraries, this post from Janssen is an excellent place to start. However, as her post is now a year old, and library policies can change, it is a good idea to check current library websites for more details.

Want even more thoughts and suggestions about out-of-town library cards? You can scroll through Reddit. I found some very useful information here.

Which of the cards is my favourite? I’ve only had additional library cards for less than a month. But so far, I was able to borrow Lola in the Mirror (see review below) from the Queen’s Library. Lola is not yet available in Canada, not even on Amazon.ca. From the GVL, I recently borrowed an audio version of The World According to Garp. An audio version was unavailable at any of my other libraries, and I was spared from spending money on Audible.com. Also, at the Queen’s Digital Library, I found a no-wait copy of Robin’sLefler’s recently published “Not How I Pictured It” that was recommended on the CBC Summer Reading List. With less than a month in, I have already found these extra cards to be very beneficial.

Without further ado….

Here’s What’s Been On My Bookshelf This Past Month:

“Lola in the Mirror” combines self-discovery, mystery, crime, and romance with symbolic and magical realism. It empathetically portrays deep social issues and evokes strong emotions. Dalton pushes characters and plot to extremes with a larger-than-life heroine, caricatural villains, surrealistic romance, and Hollywood-style action. Despite the suspension of disbelief required, the profound message remains intact. Full review.
Rating: 4 Stars.

Despite being critical of book endings, I felt this novel’s resolution worked well, tying all the pieces of the storyline together. But, I had difficulty getting into the narrative’s first half. The pace was slow, with unnecessary details and would benefit from additional editing. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC. Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks is set to be published on September 24, 2024. Full Review Rating: 3 Stars

“Brideshead Revisited” was recommended to our book club by a member who loved it. She has read it at least twice and has seen most of the film and TV adaptations. I listened to the audio version, which isn’t usually my preferred reading mode. Still, I entered this book wanting to love it, even expecting to love it—it is a classic, after all.

Book One started slowly. I found it almost overwritten. Despite its rich symbolism, Sebastian’s bear was too much for me — way too much. I appreciated Waugh’s building of his themes of relationships, religion, expectations, and the allure of a bygone aristocratic world. I valued how the characters and their stories set the stage for the deeper, more complex narrative that unfolds in the subsequent parts of the novel. Despite the atmospheric prose, I often found my mind wandering.

I read this book slowly over time. Books Two and Three did grow on me. Still, I repeatedly found myself not in the space to be overly sympathetic to our doomed, agonized narrator and the full Flyte family, whose choices continued to yield devastating results.

In one of my rabbit hole dives, I read that Donna Tartt’s ‘The Secret History’ has many similarities to the early chapters of this book. Since I have now added Tartt’s book to my TBR list, Brideshead Revisited has impacted me more than I first realized.

Rating: 4- Stars

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Prior to retirement, I lived and worked in Beijing China for fourteen years (Middle School Principal/Deputy Director at The Western Academy of Beijing). Leaving international life behind, my husband and I retired to Vancouver Island in June 2015. To document both this transition and our new adventures, ‘Retirement Reflections’ was born. I hope that you enjoy reading these reflections, and will be willing to share your own.

94 thoughts on “Expanding My Library Cards”

  1. Wowsah, my head is in a swirl from all those library choices! What a literary feast. I know there is a lot wrong with the Internet, but for those of us who live in rural places, it opens the world of story, art, and ideas.

    The pacing of classics is often more leisurely than modern readers like. I will be interested in learning how Tartt’s book compares with Brideshead Revisited.

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    1. Hi, Laurie – I am loving having multiple library choices – especially as they all combine to form one big, coordinated library on Libby.

      Classics are usually my prefer read so I am used to their pacing. I did find the start of ‘Brideshead’ to drag a bit, but I also found the start of another recent read ‘This is Happiness’ to be quite slow as well.

      I do have ‘The Secret History’ on my TBR pile, but it is quite a long list so it may be a while before I get there. ❤

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  2. Interesting information on the library cards, thanks! I have two, VPL and Calgary Public Library. I think I’ll check out the York Library in the UK. I love Brideshead Revisited, the writing is dated and at a much slower pace than we are used to now, but the story is so rich. Sometimes you need to be in the right mood for certain books though.

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    1. Hi, Darlene – Do you have Non-Resident Digital Access to both libraries? Is your VPL membership an author-priviledge? As a BC resident, I was allowed a BC One library membership with VPL but this does not include any digital access, and all books and resources borrowed must be taken out inperson.

      You are absolutely right that our mood, and surrounding circumstances totally affect what we are currently reading. We were just talking about this in book club.

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  3. So far (since I live in a pretty big city), I haven’t found the need for multiple library cards but the opportunity would be a godsend to anyone with a smaller library system. I am lucky to have three branch libraries within a 2-mile radius from my home and a large central library downtown. Sooo grateful.

    Thank you for letting me crash your book club meeting! Fabulous book and even more fabulous book-loving women (and, of course, Bowser).

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    1. Hi, Janis – It was a pleasure to have you attend our recent book club. I loved the rich and varied discussion!

      I totally get that multiple library cards are not for everyone, especially those who can get everything that they like from their home libraries in a timely manner. When Deb first mentioned that she picked up a nonresident card for the Toronto Public Library, I didn’t understand the benefits of the extra card. But as Deb was able to access a wider range of books, and receive them without long waits, all on one Libby system, I became more and more intrigued. I am now completely sold! ❤

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  4. So far I have my local Pierce County Library, Puyallup Public Library and Seattle Public Library. It has been helpful to be able to access different systems!

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    1. Hi, Margaret – Many libraries that do offer NonResident cards stipulate that you must apply for them in-person. As I was recently in Seattle, I was excited to find out that they too offer a non-resident card…but then realized that card was only for those who reside in Washington. 😦 It sounds like a great library!

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  5. What a great idea to expand your library card, Donna. I find with my library – there are two near me, they don’t always have the books that I would like to read. I might try your idea and see how I go. I’m listening to Lola in the Mirror. I have resisted reading any of Trent Dalton’s books because most people I know have given it high ratings which raised my expectations. I am enjoying it so far and of course as it is set in Brisbane, I recognise some of the places mentioned. In fact, one of our local radio stations actually hosted a bus tour to visit each place. Thanks for co-hosting #WOYBS? and I’m looking forward to our next Book Club’s final discussion of Brideshead Revisited. xx

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    1. Hi, Sue – That LITM Bus Tour would be very cool!! I first heard about the Monroe Non-Resident Library Card by an Australian (online) who has one. I love how these non-resident cards make it a very small world indeed. I look forward to that final discussion as well! ❤

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  7. I’m curious about the sizes of each library, Donna. Are they individual libraries? When I lived in Orange County, Southern California, some books may not be available at a local library but are available at different locations within the county. The line on Libby is not as long.

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    1. Hi, Miriam – Yours is a great question. As with your county library, the library organizations that I belong to each contain numerous libraries within that county or region. For example, my local library system contains 39 individual libraries and I can borrow physically or digitally from them as a group. The problem is that even with that many individual libraries, I cannot access books (like Lola in the Mirror) that are not yet available in Canada. For other books that are available, there may only be a few copies and I’d prefer not to wait months and months in the hold line. ❤

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  9. Locally if we belong to our local library (which is small) we have access to several nearby larger ones and that’s works well. Having digital access from another country is amazing!

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  10. I will be coming back to this post when my Toronto library card expires, because (surprise, surprise!) I don’t anticipate making a “run” out to Toronto just to renew it 😉. The cost of doing that makes the Victoria library card look like a fantastic deal. Excellent resource, my friend!

    Deb

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  11. That’s a LOT of library cards Donna, but I can see why it would appeal to have better access with such long wait times. I’ve been cheating a bit and re-reading all the JD Robb books to save me hunting down a new author to love. My only problem was that all my copies were in MOBI form and Kindle won’t read those anymore (why?????) but I found a free online MOBI to Epub converter so my heart was happy again.

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  12. Hi Donna, this is a great idea, so I will look a bit further for library cards that can be accessed. I have a card for our local library, which encompasses five libraries in the area. Usually if a book isn’t in our library it will be in one of the others and they send them between libraries. I also have a National Library of Australia and State Library of Victoria card for my family history. I use the platforms Borrowbox and Libby for free audiobooks.

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    1. Hi, Jennifer – Our Local Library also encompasses other libraries in the area. But if you are interested in expanding your library resources, and lowering your wait times (especially with all of the reading that you do, and your family history work), I’d highly recommend looking into a non-resident card (or two). 😀

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  13. Hi

    Since you have done so much research, I assume this doesn’t exist for you. However, in SC, we have SC Lends. This is the network of all the libraries in the state. We can borrow books from any. There is a courier system (or something) that transports the books between libraries. It is really nice.

    hope you are well!! Rebecca

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    1. Hi, Rebecca – Thank you for dropping by and commenting. Our local library is part of a network of 39 Vancouver Island libraries. When borrowing a book, it can come from any of these individual libraries and be couried for pickup at my home library. As BC residents, we can also borrow IN PERSON from any BC public library and return those borrowed books/resources to our home library without charge (those books/ resources will then be couried back to their original BC library). Even with this wonderful system, holds can be VERY, VERY long. 😦

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  14. That library card scheme is new to me, but what a great idea! I hear you re the several month wait though. Ironically, several books I’ve been waiting months for have all come in this week – while I’ve been in NZ. Insert eye roll.

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    1. I know, right?!! This happens to me All. Of. The. Time. (Seriously!) I order books at all different times, receive crazy-long hold times, and then…. BOOM…all of my hold books arrive on the same day. Oh, and they often arrive when I am away so I totally appreciate the eye roll. I hope that all is going well there! 😀

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  16. It’s a long time since I read either Brideshead or The Secret History. Might be tempted to read them again to check for previously unnoticed similarities! Or maybe not, given the number of other things I have to read. I read quite a lot of Evelyn Waugh in a rush when I was young so I must have enjoyed them, though I find my tastes change over time and maybe I would find them too slow now. In terms of adaptations of Brideshead, the 12 part tv series with Jeremy Irons in the 80s or 90s was, IMHO, divine.

    Current reading – I seem to be going in for memoirs of writers I enjoy and / or admire, so far Bernardine Evaristo, Kit De Waal, Rose Tremain and Hilary Mantel (though that was a collection of her journalism rather than a memoir). It’s fascinating to see how their upbringings and early life can feed into their later writing.

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    1. Hi, Anabel – Your comment here deeply resonated with me. It is so true that our tastes in book change over time, and what appealed previously, (or even what was interpreted in books we read when we were younger), can be very different to what appeals (or is interpreted) today. Wuthering Heights is a great example of this. It can often be read in our youth as a ‘passionate love story’. But when reading it when we are older, the cruelty is often overwhelming. I look forward to checking out some of the memoirs that you mentioned.

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      1. My favourite example of that is The French Lieutenant’s Woman by John Fowles which actually has two endings. When I was in my early 20s I preferred the romantic ending. When I reread it decades earlier the independent woman ending seemed right to me. Funnily enough, I just mentioned that in book group this week because the novel we read didn’t go for the happy-ever-after romantic ending, and we felt that was appropriate to the story and characters.

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      2. Hi, Anabel – Thank you for sharing this additional example. I have not (yet) read ‘The French Lieutenant’s Women’ and I didn’t realize that it had two different ending. That alone greatly appeals to me! ❤

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  18. Hello Donna

    Isn’t it disheartening to come across a very long waiting list when you see a book you just have/want to read – I sometimes wonder if they are telling us our library systems aren’t spending their allocated funds the way ‘we want then too’ (order more copies of the books ‘I’ want to read) or we’re becoming a very impatient society.

    I have access to several libraries- my ‘local’ one at home east of Melbourne has 13 branches- there’s another library in a nearby council that has 6 branches- the one I belong to as a visitor here at our ‘Whitsunday winter home’ has 4 …..tied in with Libby, Hoopla and BorrowBox…..all free, no fees whatsoever – and of course there are various free online resources for older and also some newer publications (Project Gutenberg,  The Novel Orange, fadedpage, Internet Archive) so if I can’t find a book I’m looking for, well I just have to do without.

    It doesn’t cover your problem though of wanting an overseas publication so I’d be like you and try anyway you can to get it😊

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    1. Hi, Cathy – You raise very good points, ask excellent questions and have shared wonderful resources.

      For me, the issue of long library hold lines is a combination of demographics, the higher costs of living/and people being more conscious of reducing/reusing/recycling (so people borrowing books instead of always buying them) and, at least in my case, some impatience.

      Our local library network does include our neighbouring city of Nanaimo (app 90,505). But, if you compare this to the population of larger cities like Vancouver (app 2,657,000) or the population of Toronto and the Greater Toronto area (6.202 million) our local demographics would not merit as large of a library system.

      As I love libraries, and am very happy to support them, and like the benefit of more book choices and shorter hold lines, purchasing non-resident library cards made great sense for me.

      I have used Project Gutenberg in the past, but had not previously heard about The Novel Orange or Fadedpage. Thank you for this tip. I will definitely check them out.

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  19. I’ve been 184 but not 196th….some books I’ve long forgotten who or why they were recommended. Sask Library system is small potatoes. The Librarian today suggested I find a friend from Calgary with a card….turns out 2 such friends are at my house. She made it sound like I just use their card as digital books never collect late fees. That was my plan till I read this.

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    1. Hi, Bernie – This is excellent information. I always thought that sharing someone else’s library card would be heavily frowned upon, so I was surprised that a librarian suggested this to you. But then I Googled this topic and found this:

      “Libby handles having two different devices use the same library card flawlessly. So you and your friends can share card numbers and IDs and be able to check multiple catalogs. You can even listen to the same book together. Libby will ask if you want to jump to the other’s spot but just decline and enjoy.

      Got a good friend in another city who also loves to read? Well you just doubled your library collection. You share the holds / loans amount so do it with a good friend you trust and who likes similar books to you. It’s like an impromptu and constant book club.”

      Thank you for bring this up. This is great to know! ❤

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      1. According to my retired librarian friend, it is not frowned upon. Ebooks automatically return on the due date, so really, it shouldn’t be a big issue.

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  20. As many have mentioned, the local library is in a system that accesses material from other libraries, so one library card is sufficient at the moment. The library is a hub of activity offering adult education, book club, children’s reading/play programs, computer access. I still remember my first trip to the local library. It was like Christmas to think I could bring home any book. You are such a voracious reader. I manage one book/month as a rule. I was too distracted by ocean tv & family engagement to settle in to a good read on my recent vacation to VI. On the last day, I finished The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman (#2 Thursday Murder Club), a light, engaging read with many twists & turns. Currently reading All Things Consoled by Elizabeth Hay. “As old age collides with the tragedy of living too long, these once ferociously independent parents become increasingly dependent on Lizzie, the so-called difficult child.” Was she reading my mail when she wrote this? A poignant memoir written by a Scotiabank Giller Prize-winning author.

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    1. Hi, Mona – It is great to hear from you. It was such a pleasure to meet you on your recent trip to Vancouver Island. I totally get that one library card should be enough (especially when there are numerous libraries within a single network). Still, I’m currently loving my multiple cards. Will this honeymoon period fade over time? Stay posted!

      I haven’t read any of Richard Osman’s books but have heard many good reviews on them. I did read Elizabeth Hay’s 2011 release “Alone in the Classroom.” That was not a great read for me, but it may be time to try her again! ❤

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  21. After I read your last post, with much eagerness I came here to find out more about your library cards. They do come in handy especially if you like reading widely. Interesting to note that many libraries charge a fee for these cards today. When I was growing up, the only library cards I knew were signing up for one at my local library free of charge. I guess libraries have adapted over the years to how we read and the digitisation of reading.

    I don’t have many library cards as I do prefer to buy my books, as I am someone who likes to re-read or refer back to my books from time to time. Then again, never say never! I do note that borrowing hardcopy digital books from libraries are popular here in Australia as sometimes the wait times can be really long!

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    1. Hi, Mabel – I love that you prefer to own your books and read/reference them again and again. I am sooooo out of space on my home bookshelves, and I love reading on my phone (yup, my phone) because I always have my phon with me — so I always have a book with me! ❤

      Thank you for your great comment.

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      1. A full bookshelf sounds like you will always have a hardcopy book to read! I actually have quite a few books on my bookshelf and did a bit of a declutter of them a few months ago. It makes me want to get new books even more now 😄

        Thanks for writing a wonderful post, Donna ❤

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  22. For a brief (Happy) time in my life I got to work at a library. It was my dream job. Anyway. I never thought about getting a library card to other systems. My library is pretty good, though I haven’t tried the digital books download yet. I know, I know…it’s been available forever and here I am buying books for my kindle. I’m just so uncomfortable with technology. But I know that people in the neighboring township often buy library cards from our library. Some people are upset to have to buy them, but that’s explained by the fact that those of us here pay a tax to support the library. I HAVE been wanting to explore a neighboring town’s library, they advertise the neatest stuff, and it looks like a beautiful building. Maybe I’ll end up buying a card there!

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    1. Hi, Dawn – That is so cool that you worked in a library. That does sound like a dream job for an avid reader and booklover. I strongly support libraries charging for out-of-town borrowing privileges. If you are paying taxes elsewhere, those fees make complete sense. ❤

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  23. Donna,

    In one of our conversations, you referred to yourself as a “research nerd”. I never agreed with the nerd part, but you are excellent at research. When I got my Kindle years ago, I tried to obtain books from our local library. The result was a “terminal hold,” and I never went back. You have done great work here Thanks! Also, the suggestion for books on tape as a substitute for Audible is perfect for RVers. My reading taste is different than many others. Just finished an accounting of FDR and Churchill’s combined roles in WW II. Long, but extremely interesting. Add in two John Grishams’ and I had a nice summer of beach reading. Have a great weekend. Joe

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  24. i have Van Island and Vancouver Public Library card that I kept when I moved here. I use Libby for ebooks. You can change the time you want it delivered so they all don’t come at once. Still it can be overwhelming when several pop up at the same time. I am still preferring the Rotary Book sale here 4 x a year and the Hornby Island Free Store.

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  25. Because I don’t read books on any electronic device, I only think of our public library as a source for hardback books. I can see how you have many library choices available at your fingertips. Most interesting, Donna.

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    1. Hi, Ally – I love reading a physical book – especially hard copy. But, according to Goodreads, the last 30 books that I have read have all been digital. It’s just so easy to get the books that I want that way – and since I read from my phone – I always have a book with me! ❤

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  26. You are so clever!! I noticed recently that I can sign up for a community college library card but can’t remember where I saw that now!! The wait times for bestsellers at my library is very long. I bet it is interesting to discover that what may be popular in your area or mine, might not be popular at all elsewhere. Going to look into this. Thank you for sharing.

    Also, haven’t read anything by Nicholas Sparks in a long time. Will check this book out. I rarely read more than one or two books by an author because I am usually disappointed in how they all begin to be the same. Pinning Lola for future consideration.

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    1. Hi, Leslie – Thank you so much for joining us. I currently love having multiple library cards. Since I’ve only had them for a short while, time will tell if this is just a honeymoon phase, or if the multiple cards continue to pay dividends. I’m already seeing that books that are popular in one library don’t seem to be as popular in others. That makes total sense to me! ❤

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  30. I am always very impressed with your ability to find information Donna and your research on the library cards issue comes as no surprise to me! Who would have thought :).

    Your reviews are also so on pint as to be amazing I have to say. Lola was a good read so I’m glad you finally managed to get a copy to read. Your summary of Brideshead Revisited was totally perfect, I couldn’t have said it any better but I’m glad I read it!

    Sorry for my lateness in reading WOYBS posts but I finally made it!

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  31. That is so interesting about the libraries..I live out of the city limits in my town so I actually already have to pay for my library card so I probably wouldn’t buy from another one too. I just learn to be patient. I’m thinking I may have already commented, but lol, I can’t remember.

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    1. Hi, Kristin – Thank you for reading and commenting. You don’t have a free local library system? That would be frustrating. As I often read for book clubs, time frequently is of the essense in securing a book. So the additional library cards seem to be a good idea for me. Still, it’s only been a little over a month since I’ve had them. Time will tell. ❤

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  32. Hi Donna – that’s a great workaround. I added the Free Library of Philadelphia to my Libby account. They have a lot more eBooks in their catalog. Thanks for sharing this and Happy Reading!

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      1. Oh yes, that’s true. I had no idea you could buy library card memberships from libraries out of your region. It’s a great resource for readers – now all we need is more time to read!

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  33. This is great information, Donna. I love my Toronto Public Library (TPL) card and have not had to wait long for the e-books I request. The TPL also has a “skip-the-line” feature that lets readers borrow the highly wanted book(s) for 7 days instead of the usual 21 days. I think it’s an automated offer to avid readers. I was away and am catching up on blog reading. My recent read was “Never Looking Back”, a crime thriller by Tim Weaver. Happy reading!

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    1. Thanks for sharing your recent reads. I am a bit of a fraidy-cat about most crime thrillers but I have heard good things about that one.
      A good friend of mine on Vancouver Island has a out-of-town card for TPL and absolutely loves it. Our local library system also offers ‘Skip the Line’ holds on some popular books – but those go very, very fast! ❤

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  34. Thanks, Natalie – WordPress has been doing that ‘Anonymous’ thing more and more. Thank you for letting me know that this was your comment. Of course, you already knew that I am a big fraidy-cat when it comes to reading.

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  35. I am so chuffed that SIngapore National Library made it to your list! They are an invaluable source for my reading needs. Do you use their magazine service? They have some pretty good ones on offer.

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  36. Hi Donna – I’m only a month behind with this comment to your post … such is life … I have to write up some of my books sometime (soon) … libraries – our Sussex one has some – but I’m hopeless at reading in the time … and often end up buying them (sometimes twice!?!)- means I’ve got them. Also I tend not to buy quick reads … I intend to get back into blogging shortly – cheers Hilary

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    1. Hi, HIlary – Thank you so much for stopping by. I always find your comments, and your posts, incredibly thought-provoking. And there’s never a time-crunch to comment here, I always leave my comments open. I am off to try to get into your sight now. Fingers crossed! ❤

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