I have always enjoyed reading and recently started buying and reading books again after a break. I purchased books in both English and my native language (translated versions), but I am feeling somewhat conflicted about it. On one hand, I want my library to be consistent, and I think buying and reading books only in their original language would achieve that. On the other hand, I sometimes think, “Who cares? It doesn’t matter in what language I read books, as long as they are true to the original, and I enjoy the process.” Nevertheless, I need some opinions. What languages do you prefer? The original or the translated versions? Do you have books in multiple languages? Does the language in which you read a book make a difference?
Doesn’t matter. Whatever you enjoy more. Whatever suits your purpose more.
I read in English for International books because the translations for most books are good. I doubt I’ll get a good translation for my native language.
For authors in my native language, I read what I get my hands on. Ideally my native language, the expression is better preserved.