Either I’m not searching this thread right or no one has mentioned Iona Iversons Rules For Commuting??
An easy delightful and heartwarming read. Drew me in right away!
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I believe I have recommended it on this thread. Love all of her books - try How to Age Disgracefully next.
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I think it’s been mentioned a few times - I know I have 
also enjoyed her others.
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I just finished Wild Dark Shore and it was one of those stay up half the night to finish books. Avoid spoilers if you can, but a terrific pace.
Family of 4 are the caretakers of a seed bank on a remote research island in a future time when the ocean is literally rising every day. A woman washes ashore and everyone has secrets, everyone has grief, everyone is changed.
For Nonfiction readers, I’m in the middle of Rot – study of the Irish potato famine as an example of failed policy, stereotyping, perception, and the limits of capitalism. Yes, the author (professor of industrial history and such) means us to take it as a cautionary tale for today.
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I read it, based on recommendations here, and really enjoyed it.
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“Your holds position: #390 on 80 copies” I’ll get it eventually 
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That’s a short queue at my library!
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#390 Is yuck but 80 copies, wow! Digital copies or hard copy?
I have a couple libraries attached to my Libby account, I can usually get most books within a couple weeks - or employ the “hold/suspend hold” option. But I’m doing digital checkouts.
Digital.
Just finished “What Kind of Paradise” by Janelle Brown on a friend’s recommendation. Enjoyed it.
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LOL - A friend just returned my copy. She reads more (quantity and quality) than me, but she said she enjoyed it. Trying to decide who to lend it to nexts.
This post got me thinking. Are you are giver or a loaner?
I’m a pass along a good book but I don’t expect it to be returned. My sister-in-law is a loaner who hounds you till you return it. I no longer take books from her as sometimes I have a stack of books or library books that I need to read first.
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Actually I am a usually a Giver, even though I said used the term loan. This friend happened to bring the book back. Sometimes I intentionally buy a real book (hardcover) rather than buying kindle (not much cheaper) so a tbd appopriate friend can read it for free. Often I’ll say, ‘then pass it on to somebody else who you think would enjoy it’. If I do happen to want a book back eventually, I put an address sticker on it but make a point to say NO RUSH.
Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting could be fun for a lot of people, but even more so for those who have been to London or plan to do so.
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I don’t often have books I own. Using the library or Kindle through Libby to read probably 90% of what I read. BUT I do sometimes buy a gently used book at a shop I frequent. Those I am happy to “give” if I know someone who wants it. Or I return back to the used book store! If I buy a book new I’m more likely to just loan.
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I’m a “ giver”. I use the library for most of my reading material, but I give away the books I buy. Less clutter. If one of my kids doesn’t want the book, I’ll try Buy Nothing or drop it into a Little Free Library.
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My rule for books (or anything else) is once I give something, no returns allowed.
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I hate clutter and I don’t think I’ve ever reread a book. I’m definitely a giver.
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I read a lot in retirement. So I get most of my books via library loan (book, kindle or audio) or their used book sales (a big sale annually plus ongoing smaller selection). But for book clubs, sometimes timing dictates a purchase.
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I really liked Iona’s Commuting. Quick read and the plot is entertaining.
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Just finished Wild Dark Shore. It was so devastating, sad and beautiful. This one has left me with many thoughts.
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Question for you- how do you attach other libraries? I only have a card for my local library- do you have multiple library cards?