During tough economic times when U.S. consumers are trying to cut back the indulgence they can’t seem to live without is books.

Three-quarters of adults questioned in an online poll said they would sacrifice holidays, dining out, going to the movies and even shopping sprees but they could not resist buying books.

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That’s sure comforting to know. Me? I’d sacrifice holidays if I had to but it seems that’s where the biggest amount of spending goes. How about you?

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