My collection includes books given (in exchange or lieu of something, on my request) or gifted by my friends / family and the ones I bought. When I know someone is gifting me a book, I specifically (and shamelessly :-P) ask for the title I want to read. Chuck modesty! Why do I buy? I … Buying Books ಓದಲು ಮುಂದುವರೆಸಿ