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The author reflects on a lifelong compulsion to amass reading material, tracing a shift from physical books to vast digital libraries of e‑books and audiobooks. Describing the habit as rooted in an ADHD‑related need for completeness, they admit to hoarding entire series, such as all James Bond titles, across formats. While acknowledging the environmental and financial costs of this accumulation, the writer argues that digital collections are more portable yet still costly. They note that most books are read once and discarded, contrasting with their occasional re‑reads. To curb escalating subscription expenses, the author previously detailed a budgeting plan and, in June, took a decisive step by canceling a 20‑year Audible membership, deeming it redundant given the existing backlog of content.