I sometimes think I collect books, though not for the "collectable" aspect. I don't have a whole lot of time to read, but I love book stores and ALWAYS manage to find something I want to read, especially on those discount tables at Barnes and Noble. I currently have between 60-70 books in my bookshelf that I am working on, not all at once obviously.
However, amongst those I do have a few that I'll keep forever that have been signed by the author either in person while I was there or a family member was there and gave it to me as a gift. Otherwise, if it's not signed I donate it when I'm done so someone else can enjoy it instead of letting it sit there on my shelf.
However, amongst those I do have a few that I'll keep forever that have been signed by the author either in person while I was there or a family member was there and gave it to me as a gift. Otherwise, if it's not signed I donate it when I'm done so someone else can enjoy it instead of letting it sit there on my shelf.