Libraries in Ireland eliminated late fees for overdue books early this year[1]. I wouldn't say it has made any significant difference to me, since the borrowing

Libraries in Ireland eliminated late fees for overdue books early this year[1]. I wouldn't say it has made any significant difference to me, since the borrowing periods are already very generous. But if it does encourage more reading in this day and age of audio visual content, why not? Times are changing, just a couple of years ago, most new acquaintances and colleagues would ask me for book recommendations, these days most people ask me for podcast recommendations, and I don't listen to that many podcasts. [1]: https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2019/0102/1019973-library-fines/ https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2019/0102/1019973-library-fi...