I think it’s sensible to spend money on things that last a long time. I sometimes regret spending money on shoes, especially boots, because I tend to wear them out really quickly, so they don’t last. What was the last thing you bought and was it good value for money? I bought a memoir by Simone de Beauvoir and while I haven’t yet started reading it, I feel pretty certain that it will be good value for money. I’m of the view that books are almost always good value, once you can pair the right person with the right book.

Source: The Irish Times January 26, 2026 06:02 UTC