New here, and to regular reading

kelsoanim · 01-08-2011, 05:07 PM

Hi everyone. I recently bought a Nook Color e-reader over holiday break. I partially got it because I love gadgets and I think the idea of having a library of books in the palm of your hand pretty appealing. I historically am not an avid reader. I probably average 8-10 books a year, including audiobooks.

After I got my Nook I started looking for online communities and such. I found goodreads and MobileRead which both have a 100 books challenge. Something clicked in me and I found myself very excited to join in. I am now inexplicably excited about reading. For some reason I used to think it is boring and time consuming but now that I have challenged myself and made a habit out of it my perception has completely changed. I look forward to reading when I get home from work and was excited at the beginning of this weekend at the prospect of starting, and possibly finishing a new book.

When I started my personal challenge to read 100 books this year I didn't really think I would make 100. I figured I'd be happy to hit at least 50. But now that am just under 1 week in with 3 books under my belt already, I'm starting to think I could actually make it, or at least get close.

So anyway, I wanted to say thanks to communities like you for helping to motivate a sub-casual reader into a readaholic. It's very motivating to have a large group of happy social readers. Hopefully one day I can help inspire others to enjoy reading in the same way.

- K

Sandra Edwards · 01-08-2011, 09:49 PM

Welcome to MR! Happy reading on the new Nook. Sounds like you've found a new friend :-)

Sandy

GraceKrispy · 01-08-2011, 10:46 PM

Welcome to MobileRead! It's good to challenge yourself

GeoffC · 01-09-2011, 04:17 AM

welcome to mobileread ...

neilmarr · 01-09-2011, 06:25 AM

Good to have your company, K. Something reported here over and again is how a reading device inspires more reading even in confirmed bookworms, but there are also many instances like your own where a device actually kick starts the passion for books.

Good luck with the challenge, but remember that reading isn't really a question of how many books you get through but how many books get through to you. Choose your titles wisely so you'll never be disheartened. Very best wishes. Neil

Iridal · 01-09-2011, 06:40 AM

Welcome to mobileread !

MickeyC · 01-09-2011, 07:54 AM

Hi K and welcome to MobileRead. Sounds like you've gotten addicted but, don't worry, you are among a lot of friendly fellow addicts here!

desertblues · 01-09-2011, 10:15 AM

Hi, welcome to MR from the Netherlands. Be sure to check out the excellent formatted free classic books on MR.

CaraM · 01-09-2011, 07:54 PM

Welcome,and happy reading.

kelsoanim · 01-15-2011, 09:04 PM

Thanks for all the kind words everyone!

01-08-2011, 05:07 PM	#1
kelsoanim Member Posts: 19 Karma: 11840 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle, WA, US Device: Nook Simple Touch, Nook Color and Motorola Xoom	New here, and new to regular reading Hi everyone. I recently bought a Nook Color e-reader over holiday break. I partially got it because I love gadgets and I think the idea of having a library of books in the palm of your hand pretty appealing. I historically am not an avid reader. I probably average 8-10 books a year, including audiobooks. After I got my Nook I started looking for online communities and such. I found goodreads and MobileRead which both have a 100 books challenge. Something clicked in me and I found myself very excited to join in. I am now inexplicably excited about reading. For some reason I used to think it is boring and time consuming but now that I have challenged myself and made a habit out of it my perception has completely changed. I look forward to reading when I get home from work and was excited at the beginning of this weekend at the prospect of starting, and possibly finishing a new book. When I started my personal challenge to read 100 books this year I didn't really think I would make 100. I figured I'd be happy to hit at least 50. But now that am just under 1 week in with 3 books under my belt already, I'm starting to think I could actually make it, or at least get close. So anyway, I wanted to say thanks to communities like you for helping to motivate a sub-casual reader into a readaholic. It's very motivating to have a large group of happy social readers. Hopefully one day I can help inspire others to enjoy reading in the same way. - K Last edited by kelsoanim; 01-08-2011 at 05:16 PM.

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01-08-2011, 09:49 PM	#2
Sandra Edwards Queen of Procrastination Posts: 1,884 Karma: 1802 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nevada Device: K2, K3, Fire	Welcome to MR! Happy reading on the new Nook. Sounds like you've found a new friend :-) Sandy

01-08-2011, 10:46 PM	#3
GraceKrispy It's Dr. Penguin now! Posts: 3,909 Karma: 4705733 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)	Welcome to MobileRead! It's good to challenge yourself

01-09-2011, 04:17 AM	#4
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	welcome to mobileread ...

01-09-2011, 06:25 AM	#5
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Good to have your company, K. Something reported here over and again is how a reading device inspires more reading even in confirmed bookworms, but there are also many instances like your own where a device actually kick starts the passion for books. Good luck with the challenge, but remember that reading isn't really a question of how many books you get through but how many books get through to you. Choose your titles wisely so you'll never be disheartened. Very best wishes. Neil

01-09-2011, 06:40 AM	#6
Iridal Mysteriarch Posts: 1,422 Karma: 26606984 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The land of impossible deadlines Device: iPhone 4, Kindle 3	Welcome to mobileread !

01-09-2011, 07:54 AM	#7
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi K and welcome to MobileRead. Sounds like you've gotten addicted but, don't worry, you are among a lot of friendly fellow addicts here!

01-09-2011, 10:15 AM	#8
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	Hi, welcome to MR from the Netherlands. Be sure to check out the excellent formatted free classic books on MR.

01-09-2011, 07:54 PM	#9
CaraM Guru Posts: 924 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	Welcome,and happy reading.

01-15-2011, 09:04 PM	#10
kelsoanim Member Posts: 19 Karma: 11840 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle, WA, US Device: Nook Simple Touch, Nook Color and Motorola Xoom	Thanks for all the kind words everyone!

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