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www.bookswim.com
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 may be better.
BookSwim offers a new option: a book-rental service, along the lines of Netflix . The idea, in concept, sounds great, but for many casual readers, it probably isn’t worth it.
The problem? The lowest-level subscription, called “Casual Reader,” is three books at a time. It’s advertised 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 three books every month ……
