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If you’re a book-lover, going to the library obviously is the most affordable option. But if you don’t have time to go and have the money to spend, buying or renting could be a better deal.
Book Swim (bookswim.com) offers a new book-rental service, along the lines of Netflix, that may be worth a try. The idea, in concept, sounds great, but for the casual reader, based on their current plans, it probably isn’t worth it.
The problem? The lowest level subscription, called a “Casual Reader,” is three books at a time. They advertise this as being $9.95, but note that’s just for the first month. Then it goes up to $19.98 a month (shipping is included both ways, just like Netflix). If you’re buying …