The Kindle has re-sparked my interest in reading

CrayWolf · 01-18-2011, 09:41 PM

Hey there everyone!

I used to read a lot, but that tapered off and eventually stopped over the past 10-or-so years. I've been thinking I should pick up a book or two again, but I didn't know what to look for or what was out there, and I just never made it to the book store or library.

Then I was gifted a Kindle for Christmas, and it's re-sparked my interest in reading. I'm re-reading the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and I have a to-read list that's already 13 books long (visit my GoodReads profile if you want to see what I'm up to).

I'm also getting into learning about the technology - I love to learn how things work. I've been poking around with creating eBooks using Sigil and converting/managing them with Calibre. I immediately installed the screensaver hack to my Kindle as soon as I saw it. And I'm absorbing as much of the "how it works" kind of detail from this forum as I can. The Kindle is a largely closed piece of hardware, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to learn about it.

I am a huge proponent of removing DRM, for personal use, from books you've purchased. People who pirate ebooks will never have their copy deleted remotely, will never be told they aren't authorized to read it, and can convert and transfer the files to any new device they care to read on. Why should you, as a paying customer, get an inferior product?

As for what I like to read, I'm a fan of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, and generally prefer fiction over non-fiction. I like the occasional thriller as a change of pace. But like I said, I haven't read much in a long time, so I'm going to explore a few genres and see what sticks. I'm also going after some of the classics, or at least what I consider classics -- those stories that everyone knows, or at least knows of. My first was Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and I feel good that now I actually know the story!

And in case my avatar doesn't make it obvious, yup, I'm a Furry. Doesn't really matter as far as reading is concerned, except that it'll show in some of the things on my reading list. It's come to be how I present myself online, though, so there you go.

captkjaneway · 01-18-2011, 11:16 PM

Welcome! I always loved reading but what the Kindle did for me was allowed me to revisit some of the freebie classics that bored me rigid at school, and helped cultivate a renewed interest in them.

And whatever a Furry is - it got blocked at work...........so sounds exciting!

CrayWolf · 01-18-2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by captkjaneway

And whatever a Furry is - it got blocked at work...........so sounds exciting!

Yeah, that article I linked to is fine, but there are a small handful of NSFW entries on that wiki so I'm not too surprised.

At its simplest explanation, Furries like media (books, cartoons, movies, whatever) with anthropomorphic animals (animals with human traits). So, like, Fantastic Mister Fox? Pure gold.

captkjaneway · 01-19-2011, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrayWolf

Yeah, that article I linked to is fine, but there are a small handful of NSFW entries on that wiki so I'm not too surprised.

At its simplest explanation, Furries like media (books, cartoons, movies, whatever) with anthropomorphic animals (animals with human traits). So, like, Fantastic Mister Fox? Pure gold.

Ah I do recall seeing an episode of CSI about this -' Fur and Loathing' plushpiles, scritching , yipping......whatever floats your boat!

GeoffC · 01-19-2011, 05:35 AM

Welcome to Mobileread....

maianhvk · 01-19-2011, 07:34 AM

er... Welcome to MobileRead forums, CrayWolf! hope you have good time posting in MR

Valmore Daniels · 01-19-2011, 09:06 AM

welcome

CrayWolf · 01-19-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captkjaneway

Ah I do recall seeing an episode of CSI about this -' Fur and Loathing' plushpiles, scritching , yipping......whatever floats your boat!

Haha, yeah...that was so sensationalized and inaccurate. I could rant, but I won't, this isn't the right forum for it. Let's just say that if you come to a furry convention, it'll be nothing like that.

CrayWolf · 01-19-2011, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maianhvk

er... Welcome to MobileRead forums, CrayWolf! hope you have good time posting in MR

Thank you! I've already been enjoying it, and I'm sure that I'll keep enjoying it as long as I post here. Everyone's so friendly.

neilmarr · 01-19-2011, 03:53 PM

Good toi have your company, CrayWolf. Happy Kindling and best wishes. Neil

pdurrant · 01-19-2011, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrayWolf

As for what I like to read, I'm a fan of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, and generally prefer fiction over non-fiction. I like the occasional thriller as a change of pace.

I suggest you take a look at http://www.webscription.net/, especially

http://www.webscription.net/c-1-free-library.aspx

Lots of good SF/Fantasy, new authors and classics, all DRM free and available in Kindle-friendly formats.

Latinandgreek · 01-19-2011, 05:41 PM

Welcome to MR! I love your avatar. Enjoy your new Kindle!

CrayWolf · 01-19-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

I suggest you take a look at http://www.webscription.net/, especially

http://www.webscription.net/c-1-free-library.aspx

Lots of good SF/Fantasy, new authors and classics, all DRM free and available in Kindle-friendly formats.

Wow, thank you for the link! I'm always cautious of checking out new authors but you really can't argue with free, so I'll probably a fair bit of use from that!

CaraM · 01-19-2011, 09:07 PM

Welcome, Craywolf. So glad you're enjoying your Kindle.

happy_terd · 01-20-2011, 12:11 PM

Hello and welcome to MR!!!

01-18-2011, 09:41 PM	#1
CrayWolf Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 2654 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Device: Kindle3 Wifi	The Kindle has re-sparked my interest in reading Hey there everyone! I used to read a lot, but that tapered off and eventually stopped over the past 10-or-so years. I've been thinking I should pick up a book or two again, but I didn't know what to look for or what was out there, and I just never made it to the book store or library. Then I was gifted a Kindle for Christmas, and it's re-sparked my interest in reading. I'm re-reading the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and I have a to-read list that's already 13 books long (visit my GoodReads profile if you want to see what I'm up to). I'm also getting into learning about the technology - I love to learn how things work. I've been poking around with creating eBooks using Sigil and converting/managing them with Calibre. I immediately installed the screensaver hack to my Kindle as soon as I saw it. And I'm absorbing as much of the "how it works" kind of detail from this forum as I can. The Kindle is a largely closed piece of hardware, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to learn about it. I am a huge proponent of removing DRM, for personal use, from books you've purchased. People who pirate ebooks will never have their copy deleted remotely, will never be told they aren't authorized to read it, and can convert and transfer the files to any new device they care to read on. Why should you, as a paying customer, get an inferior product? As for what I like to read, I'm a fan of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, and generally prefer fiction over non-fiction. I like the occasional thriller as a change of pace. But like I said, I haven't read much in a long time, so I'm going to explore a few genres and see what sticks. I'm also going after some of the classics, or at least what I consider classics -- those stories that everyone knows, or at least knows of. My first was Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and I feel good that now I actually know the story! And in case my avatar doesn't make it obvious, yup, I'm a Furry. Doesn't really matter as far as reading is concerned, except that it'll show in some of the things on my reading list. It's come to be how I present myself online, though, so there you go.

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captkjaneway Cockney Sci-Fi Geek! Posts: 472 Karma: 1463094 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wan Chai, Hong Kong Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Samsung Tab S 8.4", Samsung S6 Edge	Welcome! I always loved reading but what the Kindle did for me was allowed me to revisit some of the freebie classics that bored me rigid at school, and helped cultivate a renewed interest in them. And whatever a Furry is - it got blocked at work...........so sounds exciting!

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