03-09-2009, 01:33 PM | #1 |
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Is it hard to part with your books (REAL books)
I have loads of books, mostly hardcover. I've been wanting a Kindle or other reader for awhile now. My wife is the same way, but reads more than I do. We are running out of room for books, and have them allover the house.
The thought of getting an e-book reader seems like a good idea. I love gadgets, and the idea of saving all that space is tempting. For people that are now using a reader for most reading, is it hard to get used to giving up the way you used to read? Along the same lines, do you feel like not buying a book that you normally would because it's not available in e-book format? I enjoy going to the book store. The wife and I hang out in there checking everything out. I think I might miss doing that. |
03-09-2009, 01:36 PM | #2 |
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For me no. For my wife... well, I clean almost all of the (my) books off the book shelf with the plan to donate or trash. But, they are still sitting in boxes in the garage. She seems to have a problem with me getting rid of them.
She would not let me get rid of any of "her" books. She is not reading on a reader yet. Though I keep trying. Recently she said she wanted to go out and get a book. I told her I could just but the ebook version for he and she could use my Sony reader... her response was... "That is a waste. Then I can't give the book away to the school after I am done with it." BOb |
03-09-2009, 01:39 PM | #3 |
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I have been passing old books on to Libraries and Goodwill for a number of years because I've never had enough room to keep them and I know I won't re-read most of them. I only keep hardcover copies of my favorite writers (mostly Stephen King).
I hate having to buy a paper book but if I do, I try to find the best deal (eBay). If you love hanging out in books stores, take your Kindle with you and download any interesting books you find (if available as ebooks) and buy paper copies of those that aren't or that you just want in paper. It's not an all or nothing proposition, you can have both. Last edited by daffy4u; 03-09-2009 at 02:17 PM. |
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Too bad you can't get your wife to convert. Maybe she will someday. I've been thinking along the same lines as I do for music. I haven't bought a physical CD in ages. I have 2 iPods and an iPhone and I don't miss the music store at all. I did get my wife hooked on mp3s, and she has an iPod as well. Maybe we won't miss real books and going to the bookstore as much as we think. |
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Just as an aside, e-books ARE real books.
I believe you meant to say "paper books" Some authors for me are 'shelf worthy', such as Agatha Christie, Ray Bradbury, and others. The rest, I donate. I still enjoy going to Barnes and Noble, they have lots of childrens books, and titles I can't get on the K. Not every title is available for e-books, regardless of which brand you choose. Reading on the Kindle1 is a very enjoyable experience, especially when you are out and about.......having all your books at your fingertips gives you the ability to read WHAT you want WHEN you want. Enjoy! |
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That made me seriously consider not reading any more Stephen King. I then spotted Duma Key at a used book store for $3 and grabbed it. It's great so far, and the reviews for it seem to be pretty good so hopefully he will have some sort of ending that doesn't leave you feeling cheated. tDuma Key in hardcover is a prettyhick book. Every time I get tired of holding it I'm one step closer to getting a Kindle. |
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03-09-2009, 01:48 PM | #7 |
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Yeah, that's right. I'll have to get used to that concept.
I'm a web developer, and have loads of technical books. I'd love to get some of the O'Reilly books in e-book format but from what I read they don't translate very well. I may wait for the rumored larger format Kindle for that reason before making the plunge. |
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Here is a link to our infamous e-book matrix......The Ilrex especially looks good....... https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_devices |
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03-09-2009, 01:51 PM | #9 | |
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Interesting how there is not (yet) a clearly defined way to distinguish medium and content because of the lack of need / ability to differentiate though. I don't think I could get rid of my paper books. Ever. I feel a lot more cofortable in rooms with lots of books, usually. I will probably continue buying most my books in the paper medium, too - the e-book reader is (at least for now I think so) mostly a traveling convenience to me, that I'll mostly use for copyright free books. |
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I read "Duma Key" in hardcover and yes it is a big book. I always take the cover off so that it doesn't get torn being toted around in my backpack. The cover goes back on when I've finished the book. I bought "Just After Sunset" in hardcover, a Kindle book and an audiobook. I ended up using the audiobook to keep me company in Los Angeles traffic for a few days (couldn't finish the last story though, it was just too gross for me ). |
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Well, if you have an ebook device, you defintely think of the books loaded as "real books". What else could you be reading? I won't get getting rid of my paper books either. They are a joy and comfort. However, I have discovered having as many books on my reader as possible makes reading even more enjoyable. While waiting in doctors offices or hospital, or anywhere ! While eating......(you can eat with one hand and turn pages with another......try doing that with with a paper back! Lying in bed with a read is way more comfortable. Large books are cumbersome, and even smaller ones keep flapping closed. Being able to look up words without getting out the dictionary is fun. And reading what you want, when you want, is the best of all. |
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03-09-2009, 02:16 PM | #15 |
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No I've been boxing up and storing them in my parents basement, or donating, the vast majority of books I've bought for years anyway. I seldom re-read, and a move a lot and hate dealing with lugging boxes of books around.
So the main reason I bought an eReader was to not have to buy real books anymore. Other than academic books and those I keep in the office and they get moved by hired movers if I have to switch offices or move to a different university etc. But ideally when I move again this summer I won't even have a bookshelf at home. Just my kindle with all my real books on the shelves in my office. |
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