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From: Lynn McGuire <lynnmcguire5@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Nebula Finalists 2015
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:35:10 -0600
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On 12/28/2024 1:21 AM, Default User wrote:
> Lynn McGuire wrote:
> 
>> On 12/24/2024 8:11 PM, Default User wrote:
>   
>>> 200 rejected books? You need a better pre-filter, especially as you
>>> are buying books. That's a significant waste of money. I'm not sure
>>> I would consider books you won't read to be a strategic book
>>> reserve.
> 
>> My tastes have changed over the last 30+ years. For instance, I have
>> given up on Clive Custler and there are 2 or 3 of his in my SBR.
> 
> Why aren't you reading your books when you get them? Keeping them so
> long your tastes change isn't very effective.
> 
> 
> Brian

You know, I have learned a few things in my 64 years of life, that if 
you want something and you have the funds, grab it.  You never know if 
that something will still be available in a year.  Plus, I like 
supporting authors, especially independent authors.

Lynn