pensnest: bright-eyed baby me (So many books)
pensnest ([personal profile] pensnest) wrote2009-01-12 05:46 pm
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Am astonished to learn (via browsing at Smart Bitches, Trashy Books) that authors in the USA whose books are lent from public libraries receive *no* compensation.

Weird.

My cat is snoring. It is quite melodious.

UK popslashers - who among you is interested in visiting my Nest at the end of the month for a sparkly weekend?
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[identity profile] raynedanser.livejournal.com 2009-01-12 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Nope, which is why I generally do not borrow from libraries. If possible, I prefer to buy my books.
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[personal profile] pensnest 2009-01-12 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Interesting. I hardly ever use the library nowadays, because I can afford to buy books that look interesting. But I know the authors get compensation when their books are read from the library, and that seems only fair.

[identity profile] raynedanser.livejournal.com 2009-01-13 01:56 pm (UTC)(link)
It does, but I don't think it's even crossed their minds over on this side of the puddle. Everyone I know is all "get it at your library!" and while libraries are great, I have enough writers on my list that I'm like "No.... I'll buy it, thanks" since the ones I do know get monies from the sales.
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