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Old 12-07-2009, 08:43 PM   #1
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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
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Old 12-07-2009, 09:47 PM   #2
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Welcome to MobileRead, Gary.

You'll find lots of interesting people here, and lots of books to download as well. Formatted by our own members, making them a pleasure to read.

For myself, I read the likes of Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Joseph Wambaugh, Ray Bradbury, Heinlein, the list goes on and on. I don't care for Fantasy, Romance or True life novels.

One great thing about this board........I've been introduced to many author I 've never read before.....thru suggestion, book uploads, and rave reviews.

Enjoy and don't hesitate to jump in on threads that interest you.
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Welcome, socprof. I actually have Slaughterhouse Five on my reading list. My favorites are Ayn Rand and Dostoyevsky. I also love popular nonfiction (e.g. The Family, SuperFreakonomics, The Caged Virgin, etc.). Check out our book club and the Reading Recommendations forum.
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Old 12-08-2009, 12:45 PM   #4
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Hi Gary and welcome to MobileRead
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