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LoveReading · 09-29-2010, 11:33 PM

Hi,
Seems this is my second attempt (think I forgot to hit the "submit" button)! Anyways, my name is Pamela and I live in Boston Ma. This is my first time on any internet forum. I signed on for three reasons: one - I had found a book that I wanted to recommend; two; my love of reading and three - my son said it was high time that I joined a forum that I had an interest in.

My favorite book is "The World According to Garp" by John Irving. I have read all of his books. When I'm in the mood to read something less intense I read the books by Maeve Binchy. I love the classics and this summer re-read "The Great Gatsby" (good summertime reading). I listen occasionally to audio books, but I'd much rather curl up in bed and read from a paper back or e-reader (love some suggestions on a good e-reader).

I must admit that I am also a casual game player (yes). I find games and reading great distractions from the stresses of life. On a personal note, I find laughter the key to enduring life and often laugh at myself. I am excited to be part of this forum for information and good conversation; so hello to all!

desertgrandma · 09-29-2010, 11:45 PM

Welcome to MobileRead, LoveReading.

Good for you to keep trying....be sure to check out all the free books available here......click on any of my links for more help, and don't hesitate to ask questions.

neilmarr · 09-30-2010, 03:38 AM

Good to have your company, Pamela. Best wishes. Neil

GeoffC · 09-30-2010, 05:04 AM

Welcome to mobileread ....

Are you looking to get yourself a reader ?

ImogenRose · 09-30-2010, 09:11 AM

Hi and welcome to MR!

Imogen

LoveReading · 09-30-2010, 11:38 AM

Thanks to all for welcoming me!
Geoffc: yes, I am looking for a mobilereader. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

GeoffC · 09-30-2010, 11:41 AM

yikes - as they say - take your pick!

readers galore abound, have a look at "Which One Should I Buy?"

&

"Ereader Matrix" in our Wiki ....

and then browse through and see what we've all got to say about them ... Enjoy the journey ....

LoveReading · 09-30-2010, 11:58 AM

Yikes is correct; there are too many to pick from! I like the ereader matrix from wiki.... I'll browse around today. Thanks again.

GeoffC · 09-30-2010, 12:03 PM

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thinkpad · 09-30-2010, 12:31 PM

Hi and Welcome to Mobileread Pamela. Good to have your company.

If you want some suggestions on e-readers you need to be more specific.

Quote:

(love some suggestions on a good e-reader).

Pretty much cover every reader out there

Do you like it to be small or portable or is it more important with a big screen?
Do you want to be able to lend books from the library?
Do you find it important that the device supports an external memory card?
Do you prefer touch screen or physical buttons?
Is it important that you can buy books directly from the device?
Is the different formats supported by the device important?

As you see there's a lot of decisions to factor in when deciding which e-reader to get. Good luck with the hunting

LoveReading · 09-30-2010, 01:27 PM

Hi David,
Thanks for welcoming me and your list of questions is very helpful. Since I do most of my reading in bed (between 12 and 2 am in the morning), I don't want something too small or too heavy, (I don't even like hard back books because of that reason). I see that you have more than one device listed. What do you like the best if you don't mind me asking and why? Thanks - Pamela

thinkpad · 09-30-2010, 01:39 PM

I find the Kindle 2 size to be the perfect size for reading regular books. The screen is big enough and it keeps the reader light and it can easily be held during longer periods with just one hand. I only read on my phone when in cramped places and for me the screen is too small to be any good for longer reading.

If you're a night reader you might want to consider that devices with physical buttons will have a click sound when turning pages. This can be annoying for a partner trying to sleep. I've heard users here at MR saying that the click sound from the Kindle 3 is less obtrusive.
For me the click sound on the K2 is hardly noticeable.

LoveReading · 09-30-2010, 02:03 PM

Thanks - that really helps... I'll go browsing around today!

CaraM · 09-30-2010, 03:18 PM

Welcome, Pamela. We're glad to have you. We all love books on this forum.

Sandra Edwards · 09-30-2010, 03:22 PM

Welcome to MR!

Sandy

09-29-2010, 11:33 PM	#1
LoveReading Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 14 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	New Member Hi, Seems this is my second attempt (think I forgot to hit the "submit" button)! Anyways, my name is Pamela and I live in Boston Ma. This is my first time on any internet forum. I signed on for three reasons: one - I had found a book that I wanted to recommend; two; my love of reading and three - my son said it was high time that I joined a forum that I had an interest in. My favorite book is "The World According to Garp" by John Irving. I have read all of his books. When I'm in the mood to read something less intense I read the books by Maeve Binchy. I love the classics and this summer re-read "The Great Gatsby" (good summertime reading). I listen occasionally to audio books, but I'd much rather curl up in bed and read from a paper back or e-reader (love some suggestions on a good e-reader). I must admit that I am also a casual game player (yes). I find games and reading great distractions from the stresses of life. On a personal note, I find laughter the key to enduring life and often laugh at myself. I am excited to be part of this forum for information and good conversation; so hello to all!

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LoveReading Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 14 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	Thanks to all for welcoming me! Geoffc: yes, I am looking for a mobilereader. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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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	yikes - as they say - take your pick! readers galore abound, have a look at "Which One Should I Buy?" & "Ereader Matrix" in our Wiki .... and then browse through and see what we've all got to say about them ... Enjoy the journey ....

09-30-2010, 11:58 AM	#8
LoveReading Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 14 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	Yikes is correct; there are too many to pick from! I like the ereader matrix from wiki.... I'll browse around today. Thanks again.

09-30-2010, 12:03 PM	#9
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	Deleted

09-30-2010, 01:27 PM	#11
LoveReading Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 14 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	Hi David, Thanks for welcoming me and your list of questions is very helpful. Since I do most of my reading in bed (between 12 and 2 am in the morning), I don't want something too small or too heavy, (I don't even like hard back books because of that reason). I see that you have more than one device listed. What do you like the best if you don't mind me asking and why? Thanks - Pamela

09-30-2010, 01:39 PM	#12
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	I find the Kindle 2 size to be the perfect size for reading regular books. The screen is big enough and it keeps the reader light and it can easily be held during longer periods with just one hand. I only read on my phone when in cramped places and for me the screen is too small to be any good for longer reading. If you're a night reader you might want to consider that devices with physical buttons will have a click sound when turning pages. This can be annoying for a partner trying to sleep. I've heard users here at MR saying that the click sound from the Kindle 3 is less obtrusive. For me the click sound on the K2 is hardly noticeable.

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09-30-2010, 02:03 PM	#13
LoveReading Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 14 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	Thanks - that really helps... I'll go browsing around today!

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CaraM Guru Posts: 924 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	Welcome, Pamela. We're glad to have you. We all love books on this forum.

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