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socprof · 12-07-2009, 08:43 PM

Hi everyone. I just 'discovered' MobileRead.

My name is Gary. I am a retired sociology professor and have been an avid reader all my life. I have been reading online for many years -- mostly academic articles but now a lot of ebooks. I have been using B&N reader on my laptop and more recently on my Blackberry. I just bought an Aluratek Libre pocket reader.

I'm catching up on some classic fiction and nonfiction like Jane Austen and Charles Darwin. My favorite author is Kurt Vonnegut. I've purchased a few novels from Barnes and Noble ebooks. I think we're on the cusp of e-reading in college courses. I do some part time teaching over the internet and use digital articles and research exclusively. It takes a little getting used to by students who are so used to textbooks. The future is here.

I'd be interested in what you are reading, and I have some learning to do on formats, sharing conventions, and the like. Your suggestions are most welcome.

Happy holidays and good reading.

Gary

12-07-2009, 08:43 PM	#1
socprof Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: aluratek	Greetings to all. Hi everyone. I just 'discovered' MobileRead. My name is Gary. I am a retired sociology professor and have been an avid reader all my life. I have been reading online for many years -- mostly academic articles but now a lot of ebooks. I have been using B&N reader on my laptop and more recently on my Blackberry. I just bought an Aluratek Libre pocket reader. I'm catching up on some classic fiction and nonfiction like Jane Austen and Charles Darwin. My favorite author is Kurt Vonnegut. I've purchased a few novels from Barnes and Noble ebooks. I think we're on the cusp of e-reading in college courses. I do some part time teaching over the internet and use digital articles and research exclusively. It takes a little getting used to by students who are so used to textbooks. The future is here. I'd be interested in what you are reading, and I have some learning to do on formats, sharing conventions, and the like. Your suggestions are most welcome. Happy holidays and good reading. Gary Last edited by socprof; 12-07-2009 at 08:46 PM.