Is reading a book just once good enough?

No, it is the opposite. I don't care much for new books unless they pick my interest. From my perspective, the libraries are stuffed with works that only waste paper they were printed on.

People write a lot, but they fail to deliver content I would appreciate. Not that the very same content cannot satisfy the other readers.

I guess I became too picky in this regard. In the end, I rather read the book I liked because it is safer choice. The try-fail cycle is too much time-consuming endeavor in my age.

Furthermore, I am skimming through text a lot so second time reading might be still rewarding experience.

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