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Forum: Reading Recommendations 01-15-2016, 03:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,374
Posted By mvo
The two best books I read this year (rated both...

The two best books I read this year (rated both 4.5/5)
The Hours Before Dawn, by Celia Fremlin
The Golden Age of Murder, by Martin Edwards

These were 4/5:
Through a glass, darkly, by Helen...
Forum: Reading Recommendations 09-30-2015, 12:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,418
Posted By mvo
Perhaps you mean The Danger Within ? UK title...

Perhaps you mean The Danger Within ? UK title Death in Captivity first published about 1952... Seems there is an ebook version (http://amzn.com/B00A6DDEGS) so have added it to my wishlist - thanks...
Forum: Sigil 07-16-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,652
Posted By mvo
Videos and template sound great. I think I am...

Videos and template sound great. I think I am progressing to intermediate level so am looking forward to some time-saving tips :)
Forum: Reading Recommendations 06-10-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,716
Posted By mvo
Not sure about public domain - I haven't looked...

Not sure about public domain - I haven't looked for a while - most of my Street books are paper books...

As a US resident, though, you can buy 4 John Rhode books on Amazon at a reasonable price...
Forum: Reading Recommendations 06-09-2015, 12:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,716
Posted By mvo
And if you like Street, you will probably like JJ...

And if you like Street, you will probably like JJ Connington - most of his books are now available as e-books - see http://gadetection.pbworks.com/w/page/7930246/Connington,%20JJ

and...
Forum: Reading Recommendations 06-08-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,716
Posted By mvo
I am a fan and have read quite a few. He was...

I am a fan and have read quite a few. He was quite prolific and the quality of his work does vary.

See
http://gadetection.pbworks.com/w/page/7931418/Rhode,%20John for a list of titles.

My...
Forum: Reading Recommendations 05-20-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,070
Posted By mvo
I agree - I first read The Tiger in the Smoke and...

I agree - I first read The Tiger in the Smoke and then started at the beginning of the series. The first couple of books could be described as "capers" and much like Dorothy Sayers' Lord Peter...
Forum: Reading Recommendations 01-05-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,579
Posted By mvo
I agree. I read very little non-fiction, but...

I agree. I read very little non-fiction, but really enjoyed this one a couple of years ago...

Boys in the Boat is on my TBR pile.
Forum: Reading Recommendations 01-04-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,579
Posted By mvo
I read 91 books this year the highest rated ones...

I read 91 books this year the highest rated ones were:

Six Against the Yard by The Detection Club - loved this, 4.5/5

4 out of 5:
Half-Mast Murder - Milward Kennedy
Jane and the Canterbury...
Forum: Bookeen 12-14-2014, 10:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,162
Posted By mvo
Mine is fine, no problems.

Mine is fine, no problems.
Forum: PocketBook 12-01-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,331
Posted By mvo
Great, thanks for that :)

Great, thanks for that :)
Forum: Bookeen 11-27-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,990
Posted By mvo
Mine is on its way. It has a little further to...

Mine is on its way. It has a little further to travel than most of your devices, so I expect it in a week or so :)
Forum: PocketBook 11-02-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,554
Posted By mvo
I ordered an InkPad 840 from...

I ordered an InkPad 840 from http://boutique.pocketbook.fr/index....duct&id_lang=3 on 25 October.

The auto email reply (after the order and payment confirmation came back as "out of stock" and...
Forum: PocketBook 10-26-2014, 01:12 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 226,898
Posted By mvo
Well, I guess, like me, you are not short of...

Well, I guess, like me, you are not short of e-ink devices :) I think I will order the Cybook Ocean as well, then cut back to two devices, with perhaps one spare...
Forum: PocketBook 10-25-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 226,898
Posted By mvo
I ordered an InkPad 840 from...

I ordered an InkPad 840 from http://boutique.pocketbook.fr/index.php?id_product=104&controller=product&id_lang=3 last night.

However, the auto email reply (after the order and payment confirmation...
Forum: PocketBook 10-23-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 226,898
Posted By mvo
I am also looking forward to your impressions......

I am also looking forward to your impressions... Did you order from this site?

http://boutique.pocketbook.fr/index.php?id_product=104&controller=product&id_lang=3

M
Forum: Bookeen 10-17-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,394
Posted By mvo
Yes, looks like new models have finally been...

Yes, looks like new models have finally been announced. i am keen to try the Cybook Ocean :)

Source:...
Forum: Bookeen 10-17-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,572
Posted By mvo
Looks like the Cybook Ocean is getting closer. ...

Looks like the Cybook Ocean is getting closer. Available for pre-order 5 November.

Source:...
Forum: Onyx Boox 10-14-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 913
Views: 368,763
Posted By mvo
Yes, please :)

Yes, please :)
Forum: General Discussions 09-25-2014, 06:10 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 15,828
Posted By mvo
Ooooh, thank you! Site bookmarked for later...

Ooooh, thank you! Site bookmarked for later investigation :)
Forum: General Discussions 09-25-2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 15,828
Posted By mvo
I am similar - I have found the best solution is...

I am similar - I have found the best solution is a smallish cross-body purse or bag. The key is to find one with a wide strap, so once the bag gets a bit heavy (usually because of an accumulation of...
Forum: PocketBook 09-21-2014, 06:33 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 226,898
Posted By mvo
A bit more news... ...

A bit more news...

http://the-digital-reader.com/2014/09/21/pocketboook-inkpad-840-delayed-end-september-least/
Forum: PocketBook 09-09-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 226,898
Posted By mvo
Thank you for the link - those early Russian...

Thank you for the link - those early Russian reviews had put me off a little... I
Forum: PocketBook 08-30-2014, 04:46 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 226,898
Posted By mvo
Yes, according to page 74 of the user manual -...

Yes, according to page 74 of the user manual - found here:
http://www.pocketbook-int.com/us/support/pocketbook-inkpad
Forum: Onyx Boox 08-23-2014, 03:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,125
Posted By mvo
I use a 32Gb card in my T68 - no problems, and it...

I use a 32Gb card in my T68 - no problems, and it didn't seem to take too long to index the files...
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