Donna: That was a very, very well-written post. I too feel that 50 dollars a year is not excessive at all. We have access to ten thousand-plus books (know it is much more), and if there is a hardship in paying one can validate or scan to make access even better and get your subscription paid that way! For me, it has been just a joy knowing that I can give sometime to my fellow blind people and enjoy doing it. Reggie