Elizabeth Yuko writes: “A lot of people find online shopping therapeutic: A way to zone out and de-stress at the end of a long day. However, in most situations, buying things you don’t need isn’t a great idea. In 2019, we suggested browsing Airbnb listings (but not actually booking them) as a way to avoid stress shopping. Now we’re back with something better: Requesting books and other items from your local library as a way to curb impulse shopping. Here’s what to know.”