Eh. I started buying books when I was busted broke. I just ended up keeping them, and never ceasing. I read them to death and bought more as I discovered more. I had wine boxes packed full that I had to haul everywhere. It was worth it.

I've just had to pack up my collection again as we're moving out of the city. Happy to do it and I won't be downsizing for the sake of downsizing—ever, if I can help it.

I love wandering through and re-reading things I'd put aside for some time. Poetry, in particular, is good for that.

I don’t think it’s about money - books can be cheap or free, and/or money might not matter in the equation for an individual.

I think it’s more that people have more interests than they ultimately have time to concentrate on.

My wife has money and time. It's an aspirational purchase for her but she never gets motivated to read the things.

Me, I have a kindle and have read everything on it.