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This article presents Google Books in a very favorable way.
Personally, I use Google Books almost everyday. I have always loved reading and books, but back in 2007 I downsized everything in my life, because I took a trip across the USA in an RV!! Books are heavy and take up space....2 things not needed in an RV, especially if you are crossing the Rockies!
I was very distressed about giving up so many of my books. I started another collection as we crossed the country. I had to mail them back home to my daughter for safe keeping. Books are not cheap to mail!
Now....I have Google Books! I have all the shelf space I need. I can take my books with me everywhere! I can search all my books for a specific subject and find out exactly what page the information is on.
There are some books with limited views, which means all the information is not included in Google Books, Now I have a chance to review it. If I MUST have the hard copy, the best prices and locations for purchases are listed on my Google Books library page.
Another function I use my library to track who I have LOANED my hard copy books to! Have you ever loaned a book and lost track of it? Book$ are expen$ive! Now when I loan a book, I add the book to my Google Books Loaned Book Shelf and add a note about who I loaned it to. When it is returned I remove the check on my Loaned bookshelf.
Can you tell? I am passionate about books, Google and Google Books!!
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