I am one that can't stand all my Sims sitting around reading instead of interacting so I hope the 'reading' obsession is squashed in TS4.

However, if a new library is going to be in TS4 please add the ability for the Sim to check out the book, and pay a fine if they forget it.

And no popup that says 'return book, now!' and it goes poof like the bills do. They should have to walk or drive back and turn it in. No short cuts.

I know many love Ereaders but no me..I love old books and have a fine collection myself, there is just something very special about a first edition in your hands, and not online.

You would never dream of eating and drinking while reading it, and or turning down the corners of the pages..you know?

Also, where I live there are many book marts and or swap shops to exchange books you no longer want for 'credit' and then you spend that credit back for the store's inventory it has.

And or if you no longer want DVDs, CDs, and or videos games you turn those end for credit and get the game you do want and depending on the condition of your game and the one you do want you either have to pay a few extra or get credit.

I think this resembles the Thrift Store in TS3 but it needs to be expanded to include Sims games the Sim has played and wants to swap...like Bustin' Out for TS3 etc.

But my real point is this, if there is a Library this time, please make it real and have to check out the books and have to return them in person.