The Twelve Posts of Christmas - Day Five: Marshmallow or Book? What Would You Prefer to Buy?

 A while back, someone posted the image below on Twitter X. It speaks for itself.

We live in a world where you can buy a book, new, for a few pounds or less. Self-published are often offered for free. Buying a book could well be one of the cheapest forms of entertainment around at the moment. All you need is your imagination. 

You can spend £5 to £10 on a magazine these days. By comparison, books are cheap.

Then I came across this picture.

A marshmallow for £3.95? That has got to be London prices, surely? Who would pay £3.95 for one tiny marshmallow?

I'd rather buy a book, or maybe two for that. 

Then there is the bargain-basement, or charity shops, car boot sales, flea markets… Cheap or even free books are everywhere. How is the wannabe writer going to make a living? Most don't.

Merry Christmas!