10-08-2012, 11:38 AM | #61 |
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Yeah, the main point of my opinion was that it was just my personal experience and I can see how others' opinions would vary. And my main point was about stumbling across something you didn't know you wanted until you saw it -- online search is great if you already know what you want. (It's kind of like arguing over whether chocolate or vanilla ice cream is better -- depends on your taste. And chocolate, obviously. Unless you have apple pie...) And actually, my experience is kind of the opposite of your theory -- the nearest decent bookstore is two hours away, so a trip to the book store takes on a cherished, quest atmosphere--"we're going to the...bookstore!!! Huzzah!!!". I still believe online bookstores have a ways to go with discoverability, but I see every reason why that should improve in time. |
10-08-2012, 11:45 AM | #62 |
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10-08-2012, 11:49 AM | #63 |
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When I got my first Kindle I went to book stores for ebook ideas. Since discovering MR and the KDD I have stumbled over more great books than ever in a shop.
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10-08-2012, 01:40 PM | #64 |
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I grew up in a small town, the nearest bookstore was a B. Dalton's 60 miles away. An e-reader is ideal in such a situation. Of course, we didn't have e-readers back then. But there are advantages to the way books are arranged in a store. When I search for books on my Kindle, I get a lot of results that have nothing to do with what I really wanted. In a bookstore, it's much easier to search by type of book, I can stand in the science fiction section, and I'm surrounded by science fiction books.
I don't usually just look at random, I have certain authors that I will consider, and I value recommendations from people I know well enough to know their tastes. If someone wants to search the shelves at the bookstore, but buy them on an e-reader, the Nook might make sense. It's all personal preference. Some people really hate getting in their car and going shopping. I like getting out of the house. |
10-08-2012, 02:24 PM | #65 |
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E-books aren't an either/or for me. I am still capable of browsing bookstores and libraries. And I still do. I still buy new paperbacks, used paperbacks and...I read ebooks. It's just another avenue. I don't always have time to go to the bookstore. It's GREAT to have the option of downloading two or three books to read. It's great to find a book and GRAB it RIGHT then without ever moving from my armchair.
For travel? Nothing beats an e-reader with 15 books freshly loaded to choose from all in one little gizmo that doesn't take up much luggage space. It's merely another form; a convenience. I never had to give up the other experiences. |
10-08-2012, 02:59 PM | #66 |
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I don't get it, dude. It's way more confortable to browse online bookstores and find out other people opinions on books than ever before with physical bookstores. Preview sample chapters etc...
I'm never back to pbooks. |
10-08-2012, 06:03 PM | #67 |
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This guy hasn't been back since he asked the question, which tells me he is just yanking our collective chain. He is going on my favorite list.
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10-08-2012, 09:21 PM | #68 | |
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As to the continued questions about why the OP uses mobile read, what business is it of mine? Maybe he wants to be convinced or likes reading recommendations. Perhaps the OP is not responding because of the not do small amount of vaguely hostile feelings expressed by the what are you doing on mobilereads questions. What exactly did the OP say that was so awful? Helen |
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10-08-2012, 09:28 PM | #69 | |
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But you know, back when I was a student and didn't have much money for books, my method of discovery was to go to the library and browse the shelves. What they had was what I could get. I still do that for real books. And I do the exact same thing for ebooks now on Overdrive, too. |
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10-08-2012, 09:33 PM | #70 | |
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10-08-2012, 09:41 PM | #71 |
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Goodreads, btw, is an excellent tool for book discovery. There are a lot of lists, top books of genre, groups for various fandoms, etc. It could be even superior to bookstores for discovery, if it weren't for the people who give 5 star reviews to 2 star books
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10-08-2012, 10:16 PM | #72 |
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10-09-2012, 04:37 AM | #73 | |
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I am kind of missing the pleasure when visiting new cities to explore all the bookshops. Now it is no fun to do that since I have stopped buying paper books. |
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10-09-2012, 04:45 AM | #74 |
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Not "awful" (and I did give the OP a serious answer - not a hostile one), but "trollish" in an amusing way. It can give off the appearance of posting just to stir up a rousing conversation for fun.
I enjoyed reading the thread. Sometimes I actually like quasi-"troll" posts. Some forums have a usual cycle of real "troll posts" designed only to stir up the pot, and many people easily bite the bait. |
10-09-2012, 05:06 AM | #75 |
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I once got spoken to by a mod for calling someone a troll.
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