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[pensnest]

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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[pensnest]

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.

[raynedanser.livejournal.com]

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.