Things to Consider Before Lending Out your Books

Have you ever been asked to lend out one of your books and been unsure about how to respond? Me too, but I’ve learned that as a reader, it’s best to be prepared for this question if it comes your way.

Many Book lovers, for good reason, refuse to lend out their books. This is usually due to either bad past experiences or personal preferences, and there is nothing wrong with making this choice. Even friends can disrespect your belongings, so it’s no surprise that most book lovers advise against trusting anyone with your precious books. Even if you think you’re okay with other people temporarily possessing your books, chances are you may still be shocked by the result.

3 Reasons to Lend Books to Friends (and 3 Reason Not to)

Picture this: you’ve just finished a life-changing book, given it a 5-star rating and rush to sing its praises to your friends without spoiling it because they just have to read it. One of your friends seems really into your glowing review, so much so that you can see what’s coming before it happens. When everyone else has moved on, they’re still wondering about that book, questioning you about it… Then they ask to borrow it.