tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post5050237830335220409..comments2023-10-25T02:08:18.827-07:00Comments on Shut Up! I'm Reading.: Book Condition?Jessica Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050376800900424519noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post-32976539456470158432010-12-03T16:59:22.448-08:002010-12-03T16:59:22.448-08:00I love old bad condition books they have character...I love old bad condition books they have character I have extremes I either want a mint condition book or a really dirty bad condition book, Do you know any websites that offer any bad booksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06712372062094527575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post-23114478516860199592010-05-31T18:35:04.016-07:002010-05-31T18:35:04.016-07:00I'm not super fussy about the condition of boo...I'm not super fussy about the condition of books. I sort of like when they look loved. So a little creasing here and there is fine, but actual damage drives me insane.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471888892825724116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post-37048911261292301852010-05-31T12:31:36.558-07:002010-05-31T12:31:36.558-07:00Creased pages, spines or even dogeared pages do no...Creased pages, spines or even dogeared pages do not really bother me. They give the book character. If a book has a lot of wear, then I consider it a well read book. <br /><br />Now, food stains or even finding a half eaten sandwich, I pass on.Tandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348343384847265494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post-31710440608670310832010-05-30T18:12:48.345-07:002010-05-30T18:12:48.345-07:00Personally, I don't mind creased pages/dogeare...Personally, I don't mind creased pages/dogeared pages or a creased spine. I dogear all my books, I think it shows that they're well loved!<br /><br />But for me, I cannot STAND writing, highlighting and MOST OF ALL- food stains. If I see a greasy fingerprint or something like that, I cringe away from the book. It takes all of my willpower not to be distracted by that stain the entire time I'm on the page. So gross.Hopeless Romantichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08393121078845700853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post-90028254133242575292010-05-27T16:59:25.478-07:002010-05-27T16:59:25.478-07:00For me it really depends on the book and whether o...For me it really depends on the book and whether or not it was used before I bought it. <br />I will buy a used book with little to moderate damage, but if it's a book that I've been searching for forever, I'll go with a really damaged copy until a better one is found.<br />If they're new, I like to keep them in as new of condition as possible. <br />But, like you, I also love investing in really old books. I have a copy of Alcott's Little Men that has writing all in it and the front cover torn off but I love the book.-khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300379143519006957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post-23302789974943278672010-05-26T19:09:44.742-07:002010-05-26T19:09:44.742-07:00If I can read it, I love it. :) I've been read...If I can read it, I love it. :) I've been reading your blog for a while and I love it! We were in ATC swaps for a while. :DToriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957600681472001149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post-36407476085752802812010-05-26T12:21:10.303-07:002010-05-26T12:21:10.303-07:00Funny, my Twilight copy (the original, I have two,...Funny, my Twilight copy (the original, I have two, one that i keep and one is the "lend") is so beat up it is taped together and has a rubber band around it. If a book is that worn, I wouldn't hesitate to buy itadriennenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post-53164351938357177452010-05-26T11:50:30.458-07:002010-05-26T11:50:30.458-07:00I am one of those that will read/re-read/re-read a...I am one of those that will read/re-read/re-read a book. I keep it till it falls apart and then buy it again. The books I collect go on a shelf and are never touched. So I have books in both conditions :)Felicia the Geeky Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960623537536038059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post-9401094353889806252010-05-26T06:04:41.210-07:002010-05-26T06:04:41.210-07:00I like a book that's in good condition. Crease...I like a book that's in good condition. Creased edges don't bother me too much because I can press them straight again. Highlighting and writing is a total no no for me.Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post-59785462380657910932010-05-25T23:39:32.028-07:002010-05-25T23:39:32.028-07:00I keep all of my new books (within the last year) ...I keep all of my new books (within the last year) in great condition. I even dust my bookcase one a week. I always remove the jacket from a hardcover when I read it so it won't get messed up.<br /><br />However, I LOVE old books in bad condition. When a book's pages are all crispy and make a lot of noise when you turn them - that's my favorite! I'll even get the book just for looks and the feel of it - with no intention of reading it!Elaine Granthttp://iliveinafictionalworld.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post-67450608524097991922010-05-25T21:35:29.949-07:002010-05-25T21:35:29.949-07:00I have to say I am pretty anal about book conditio...I have to say I am pretty anal about book condition. I love them in PERFECT condition. So exemple I read Fallen in PB but it's really thick and I damaged the spine while reading even though I was careful, so I went out and bought a HC fo it would stay pretty. Told you, I'm a nutjob.<br />I don't lend my books to anyone unless I have doubles, but none of them are as careful as I am.<br />And I'm really sad when my books are damaged in the shipping =(Tyngahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464564461040990907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post-70097753608262438562010-05-25T19:54:01.449-07:002010-05-25T19:54:01.449-07:00In general, I like to keep my books in pretty good...In general, I like to keep my books in pretty good condition. However, I love used books that are a little worn and feel like they have some history to them, but I'm not a fan of dogeared pages. I don't mind some wear or wrinkling on the spine, though; that makes it feel well-loved. <br /><br />I like to write and highlight my books, but I don't like when I buy them and they are marked up already (unless there are some particularly insightful notes). I guess when I write in the book, I appreciate it because I know the meaning and intentionality behind it, but I rarely understand the reasons for other peoples' notation. <br /><br />I'll pick up pretty junky looking books from a library booksale or something like that if they are cheap. If I really love the book, I might purchase a new, clean copy. When I get books from contests, I expect them to be in pretty good condition, but I don't mind if there is some sign that they have been read already.Melaniehttp://reclusivebibliophile.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-428577181594967935.post-24404413774147911642010-05-25T19:35:52.362-07:002010-05-25T19:35:52.362-07:00I like to keep my books in great condition. The ot...I like to keep my books in great condition. The other day I was fixing my bookcase and I accidentally moved one book so that it bent a little of the hardcover jacket and now that it's creased, it's kind of driving me crazy lol. But I'm like this with all of my possessions. I like to take good care of my things or try to at least. That's cool that you collect worn in books though. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com