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King-of-New-York OP t1_izoigus wrote

Reply to comment by pixel_of_moral_decay in NYC public libraries say proposed budget cuts may 'push us over the edge' by King-of-New-York

A not often talked about aspect of having books ordered is a loss of serendipity. Finding a book by chance, whether in a library or bookstore, on subject matter or genre that you previously had no knowledge or interest in is one of the most fun ways to expand your imagination or world view.

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