i remember back in early 90's, brand new paperbacks from MPH, Popular, and other major bookstores were only RM18.90. that was without discount. i think the tax on books is still the same now as it was then. just that the currency exchange rate has changed. i agree that brand new books are expensive.

my resort is to buy used books or during book sales. sometimes i do buy brand new books without discounts; rare books or if i can't wait to read particular titles.

i usually read two books at a time. one i leave it in my office, to be read during lunch break, and another one i bring with me everywhere i go. even when i go out on a date. my gf has given up lecturing me for not giving full attention to her. 50% to books, 50% to her. especially handy when i'm forced to accompany her shopping. i'm still waiting for someone from readKL to catch me reading in public places. hehehehe check this out readKL

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Feb 7 2010, 08:45 PM