Ebook Buying Addicts' Support Thread - Page 14

Pomtroll · 06-14-2011, 11:16 AM

Darn! I should have not gone to B&N last night...though I had to becuase of my book club (see I was tempted beyond my ability to resist). While I was waiting I came across a book I'd been waiting for. Of course when I came home I had to buy & download it.

pdurrant · 06-14-2011, 11:32 AM

I've just found out that the Hornblower novels are available in nice omnibus versions in the Uk Kindle store. But I can resist. It's not like I haven't read them all already. Mind you, I suppose that means they wouldn't have to go on my TBR pile...

JSWolf · 06-14-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by anamardoll

I LOVE food related novels. Can we just keep this addiction thread going forever? Because this is awesome.

I've got a great recommendation for you...

The Hannah Swensen series. It's a series of murder mysteries. And it has recipes too.

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/f/joanne-fluke/

Quote:

Spunky Hannah Swensen is Lake Eden Minnesota's resident bakery owner - and amateur slueth! Somehow, in between baking delicious cookies, dealing with her family, and caring for a needy cat, Hannah keeps finding herself in the middle of murder mysteries. Armed with a talent for finding dead bodies and a nose for justice, Hannah sets out to set things right and restore order in her beloved hometown, time and time again. And, she does it all while still baking the best cookies around.

This delightful mystery novel series by Joanne Fluke serves up sweet suspense, along with recipes for Hannah's delectable desserts! You won't be able to get through one mystery without trying out one of the mouth-watering recipes for yourself!

JSWolf · 06-14-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovejedd

But, but... The PRS-350SC was my first ever e-ink reader.... and... and... uhm... I need two so I can keep one at home and one in my purse so I don't forget to carry it with me... and... and...

So what do you do when the book you really want to read is on the other reader and not the one you have with you when you are not at home?

JSWolf · 06-14-2011, 12:46 PM

With the recent 20% off coupon at Kobo and the fact that I have some Borders gift card money left, I bought an eBook at Kobo. Now I didn't go buying one just to buy one. I bought one I wanted and it isn't an agency eBook. So it's a win-win.

JSWolf · 06-14-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Joykins

I am Joy and I am an ebook addict.

I can no more resist an interesting-sounding free or cheap (99 cents! practically free!) ebook than I can resist breathing. Neither can I resist full-price books if they sound enticing enough (good author/reviews).

I have about 900 books on my nook (or archived). Probably 1/3 of them are unread as of yet.

My husband says I need to stop reading and talk to him sometime.

He'll thank you for reading if you ever stop and talk to him.

Poppaea · 06-14-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I've got a great recommendation for you...

The Hannah Swensen series. It's a series of murder mysteries. And it has recipes too.

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/f/joanne-fluke/

Ana, as this is a support group for ebook-buying-junkies and no "oh-you-gotta-get-this,too" group for the rich and reckless, I am happy to save your soul and let you know there are lots of books of this series at the free Singapore Library

JSWolf, you have to learn to better behave at our meetings! Seriously!

Pdurrant, is there a thing as a groupbeating for bad behaviour like this? If not, I herewith officially ask for voting/poll

wyndslash · 06-14-2011, 01:10 PM

i registered at the singapore library but my access is restricted

Poppaea · 06-14-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wyndslash

i registered at the singapore library but my access is restricted

HÄH???

What do you mean by restricted?

Anyway, JSWolf, you owe me! I was so agitated I had to buy an ebook! 99cents, but nonetheless

kiwipippa · 06-14-2011, 03:26 PM

My name is Pippa and I am only here because my family has forced me to come. They think I have a problem, but the problem actually lies with them.

My husband sometimes hides the router or my credit card so I can't buy ebooks, my 8 year old complains that there is no food in the cupboard, my 11 year old complains because I don't pick him up from soccer practice, my mother complains because I haven't rung her in over a week. Surely they are being unreasonable. It's not my fault that ebooks are so cheap or even free, that I can carry hundreds of books wherever I go, or that I get distracted whilst in the middle of a good book.

Anyway, I doubt I'll be back for a meeting as there is nothing wrong with me, I'm sorry that all of you are having to meet like this and I wish you luck in your recovery.

anamardoll · 06-14-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wyndslash

i registered at the singapore library but my access is restricted

https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/EBoo...ible_Libraries

Did you try Foreigner without FIN?

poohbear_nc · 06-14-2011, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwipippa

My name is Pippa and I am only here because my family has forced me to come. They think I have a problem, but the problem actually lies with them.

My husband sometimes hides the router or my credit card so I can't buy ebooks, my 8 year old complains that there is no food in the cupboard, my 11 year old complains because I don't pick him up from soccer practice, my mother complains because I haven't rung her in over a week. Surely they are being unreasonable. It's not my fault that ebooks are so cheap or even free, that I can carry hundreds of books wherever I go, or that I get distracted whilst in the middle of a good book.

Anyway, I doubt I'll be back for a meeting as there is nothing wrong with me, I'm sorry that all of you are having to meet like this and I wish you luck in your recovery.

You sound perfectly normal to me!

No problems that I can see.

Crusader · 06-14-2011, 04:23 PM

Would a pbook buyer also be welcome here? Since geographic restrictions have pretty much put a huge damper on my ebook purchasing I've resorted to pbook acquisition on a massive scale. Case in point - my latest book haul.

Poppaea · 06-14-2011, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crusader

Would a pbook buyer also be welcome here? Since geographic restrictions have pretty much put a huge damper on my ebook purchasing I've resorted to pbook acquisition on a massive scale. Case in point - my latest book haul.

Psst, over here *whispermode* There are ways to circumvent the georestrictions... would you like to meet me later at a bar and I tell you everything about it? We are not supposed to discuss those things during meetings.

*loud*

Hi there! Welcome! If it is a really bad habit, you should join us, regardless of your prefered poison

pdurrant · 06-14-2011, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crusader

Would a pbook buyer also be welcome here? Since geographic restrictions have pretty much put a huge damper on my ebook purchasing I've resorted to pbook acquisition on a massive scale. Case in point - my latest book haul.

I've commented above that pbook addictions have self-limiting features — storage space for one.

However, I'm reluctant to turn away someone in need. Make a pledge, and we'll support you when you're tempted.

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06-14-2011, 11:16 AM	#196
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	Darn! I should have not gone to B&N last night...though I had to becuase of my book club (see I was tempted beyond my ability to resist). While I was waiting I came across a book I'd been waiting for. Of course when I came home I had to buy & download it.

06-14-2011, 11:32 AM	#197
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 71,490 Karma: 306214458 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Voyage	I've just found out that the Hornblower novels are available in nice omnibus versions in the Uk Kindle store. But I can resist. It's not like I haven't read them all already. Mind you, I suppose that means they wouldn't have to go on my TBR pile...

06-14-2011, 12:46 PM	#200
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,866 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	With the recent 20% off coupon at Kobo and the fact that I have some Borders gift card money left, I bought an eBook at Kobo. Now I didn't go buying one just to buy one. I bought one I wanted and it isn't an agency eBook. So it's a win-win.

06-14-2011, 01:10 PM	#203
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	i registered at the singapore library but my access is restricted

06-14-2011, 03:26 PM	#205
kiwipippa Fanatic Posts: 578 Karma: 613022 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: kobo glo, kobo touch (dead), kindle touch, android phone	My name is Pippa and I am only here because my family has forced me to come. They think I have a problem, but the problem actually lies with them. My husband sometimes hides the router or my credit card so I can't buy ebooks, my 8 year old complains that there is no food in the cupboard, my 11 year old complains because I don't pick him up from soccer practice, my mother complains because I haven't rung her in over a week. Surely they are being unreasonable. It's not my fault that ebooks are so cheap or even free, that I can carry hundreds of books wherever I go, or that I get distracted whilst in the middle of a good book. Anyway, I doubt I'll be back for a meeting as there is nothing wrong with me, I'm sorry that all of you are having to meet like this and I wish you luck in your recovery.

06-14-2011, 04:23 PM	#208
Crusader Space Cadet Posts: 1,180 Karma: 4030536 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Sony PRS-T1, Cybook Opus, Kobo Glo	Would a pbook buyer also be welcome here? Since geographic restrictions have pretty much put a huge damper on my ebook purchasing I've resorted to pbook acquisition on a massive scale. Case in point - my latest book haul.