I have no IDEA. What I'm doing!! LOL

Burgundy · 07-03-2010, 04:14 PM

Good afternoon!! This is, obviously my first time here and first time to this site. I got a new iPad the other day. Along with my apps I like, I'd also like to download some books!! I have a library full of "real" books...about 2800, but now want to build my iPad library.

Some of my favorites are Stephen King; James Patterson; Dean Koontz; Iris Johansen and many more.

So I'm really excited about this, but since I'm new, I have no idea what I'm doing!!!

MickeyC · 07-03-2010, 04:20 PM

Hi Burgundy and welcome to MobileRead.

happy_terd · 07-03-2010, 04:32 PM

Hello and welcome to MR!!!

neilmarr · 07-04-2010, 03:07 AM

Good to have your company, Burgundy. Building your virtual library will be cheaper and faster than building your impressive treebook collection. But it can't be done overnight or free if you're to do it properly. And it's as well to start off with a catalogue system already in mind and ready to apply. Good luck and best wishes. Neil

dreams · 07-04-2010, 03:33 AM

Welcome, Burgundy.

I don't have an iPad, but you may want to check out our Apple forum and the top two sticky threads at the top of that forum. The second sticky also has information for the iPad.

Also, check out the Stanza for iPad out!!! thread.

Those are just a few things to check out as you explore our forums.

Have fun and just ask, if you want to know anything.

GeoffC · 07-04-2010, 04:57 AM

Welcome to mobileread .....

Javed · 07-04-2010, 06:58 AM

Hello Burgundy and welcome to MobileRead. Great to see you here.

ImogenRose · 07-05-2010, 02:13 AM

Hi and welcome to MR!

Imogen

Lady Blue · 07-06-2010, 08:16 AM

Hello Burgundy, and

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Burgundy · 07-09-2010, 02:51 AM

Wow!! I'm surprised at the response my first post received!! Thanks everyone. My first, and next challenges will be to firgurea way to get my "treebook" collection (thanks for the new word Neilmarr) onto my iPad and how to create a list for my "virtual" books on my iPad!! Any ideas anyone?? Also is this JUST a forum. if not, then WHERE are the books!!?? Unless I'm blind cuz I looked and looked when I was here last and just saw the lists of those that everyone downloaded and who downloaded them.

Thanks for all the great tips!!

neilmarr · 07-09-2010, 03:18 AM

Hya Burgundy. Many of us here swear by the Calibre library software -- simple and darned effective. It's free (but the developer, Kovid Royal, is a member here and some of us volunteer a wee donation if and when we can afford it).

You'll find a whole heap of classics and other public domain books, carefully prepared and freely uploaded by MR members, if you go to the home page.

If you want two or three contemporary titles to kick start your collection, visit the book store section of my own publishing site (link below) and just drop me a line of whatever catches your eye. I'll be happy to send the books along in the format of your choice with our compliments.

Best wishes. Neil ... ntmarrATbewrite.net (but use the @ sign, of course)

07-03-2010, 04:14 PM	#1
Burgundy Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: iPad	I have no IDEA. What I'm doing!! LOL Good afternoon!! This is, obviously my first time here and first time to this site. I got a new iPad the other day. Along with my apps I like, I'd also like to download some books!! I have a library full of "real" books...about 2800, but now want to build my iPad library. Some of my favorites are Stephen King; James Patterson; Dean Koontz; Iris Johansen and many more. So I'm really excited about this, but since I'm new, I have no idea what I'm doing!!!

07-06-2010, 08:16 AM	#9
Lady Blue the snarky blue one Posts: 6,001 Karma: 3877825 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: deep in the heart Device: PRS500, 505 & 600, PRST1 & T2, Kindle PW, Moto Razr, Galaxy Tab 2-10"	Hello Burgundy, and to MR.

07-09-2010, 03:18 AM	#11
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Hya Burgundy. Many of us here swear by the Calibre library software -- simple and darned effective. It's free (but the developer, Kovid Royal, is a member here and some of us volunteer a wee donation if and when we can afford it). You'll find a whole heap of classics and other public domain books, carefully prepared and freely uploaded by MR members, if you go to the home page. If you want two or three contemporary titles to kick start your collection, visit the book store section of my own publishing site (link below) and just drop me a line of whatever catches your eye. I'll be happy to send the books along in the format of your choice with our compliments. Best wishes. Neil ... ntmarrATbewrite.net (but use the @ sign, of course) Attached Images

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neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Good to have your company, Burgundy. Building your virtual library will be cheaper and faster than building your impressive treebook collection. But it can't be done overnight or free if you're to do it properly. And it's as well to start off with a catalogue system already in mind and ready to apply. Good luck and best wishes. Neil

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dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,110 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Welcome, Burgundy. I don't have an iPad, but you may want to check out our Apple forum and the top two sticky threads at the top of that forum. The second sticky also has information for the iPad. Also, check out the Stanza for iPad out!!! thread. Those are just a few things to check out as you explore our forums. Have fun and just ask, if you want to know anything.

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07-09-2010, 02:51 AM	#10
Burgundy Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: iPad	Wow!! I'm surprised at the response my first post received!! Thanks everyone. My first, and next challenges will be to firgurea way to get my "treebook" collection (thanks for the new word Neilmarr) onto my iPad and how to create a list for my "virtual" books on my iPad!! Any ideas anyone?? Also is this JUST a forum. if not, then WHERE are the books!!?? Unless I'm blind cuz I looked and looked when I was here last and just saw the lists of those that everyone downloaded and who downloaded them. Thanks for all the great tips!!

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