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richard develyn · 12-17-2009, 08:04 AM

Hi there,

I'm an avid SF/Fantasy book reader and collector. It's currently costing me about £700 a year to keep my collection in storage !

So - I'm wondering whether I should move to e-books.

Of course, it would be a shame to get rid of a collection I've built up over the years - but, convenience and economics might force a decision.

Anyway - I shall start reading here to see what devices are like and what availability there is for replacing my collection.

All pointers / suggestions gratefully received.

All the best

Richard

netseeker · 12-17-2009, 08:28 AM

Hi Richard, welcome to MobileRead.

Some years ago i decided to move to eBooks based on very similiar reasons: too much books, too many bookshelves, too less free space left, never enough books in the luggage while travelling. But even after the move to ebooks i've kept all my "old" paperbooks (to the great displeasure of my wife

).

desertgrandma · 12-17-2009, 10:25 AM

Welcome to MobileRead, Richard.

Tell us who your favorite authors are. We might be able to point you to ebook availability.

Check out our ebook section for thousands of books already formatted and ready to go free for the downloading.....you don't even need a device to read them.

Good luck with your choice.

richard develyn · 12-17-2009, 11:06 AM

Thank you for the welcomes.

I guess the stuff that's on here is all public domain.

Where's a good place to start getting an idea about what's out there to read and what device I might need to read it?

Also - if I wanted to replace my library, would I effectively burn it all onto discs / DVDs?

Sorry if this isn't the right place to start asking questions.

Cheers

Richard

MickeyC · 12-17-2009, 12:58 PM

Hi Richard and welcome to MobileRead. I had way to many books around the place so switched to an ebook reader and have been very pleased. Really handy on travel

dreams · 12-17-2009, 02:24 PM

Welcome to MR, Richard

A couple of search sites: http://ebooks.addall.com/ and http://ebookprice.info/.

You can search for various authors and titles you like to get an idea of what is available, cost, and formats.

12-17-2009, 08:04 AM	#1
richard develyn Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: newcastle Device: none	Hello Hi there, I'm an avid SF/Fantasy book reader and collector. It's currently costing me about £700 a year to keep my collection in storage ! So - I'm wondering whether I should move to e-books. Of course, it would be a shame to get rid of a collection I've built up over the years - but, convenience and economics might force a decision. Anyway - I shall start reading here to see what devices are like and what availability there is for replacing my collection. All pointers / suggestions gratefully received. All the best Richard

12-17-2009, 08:28 AM	#2
netseeker sleepless reader Posts: 4,763 Karma: 615547 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany, near Stuttgart Device: Sony PRS-505, PB 360° & 302, nook wi-fi, Kindle 3	Hi Richard, welcome to MobileRead. Some years ago i decided to move to eBooks based on very similiar reasons: too much books, too many bookshelves, too less free space left, never enough books in the luggage while travelling. But even after the move to ebooks i've kept all my "old" paperbooks (to the great displeasure of my wife ).

12-17-2009, 10:25 AM	#3
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Welcome to MobileRead, Richard. Tell us who your favorite authors are. We might be able to point you to ebook availability. Check out our ebook section for thousands of books already formatted and ready to go free for the downloading.....you don't even need a device to read them. Good luck with your choice.

12-17-2009, 11:06 AM	#4
richard develyn Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: newcastle Device: none	Thank you for the welcomes. I guess the stuff that's on here is all public domain. Where's a good place to start getting an idea about what's out there to read and what device I might need to read it? Also - if I wanted to replace my library, would I effectively burn it all onto discs / DVDs? Sorry if this isn't the right place to start asking questions. Cheers Richard

12-17-2009, 12:58 PM	#5
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Richard and welcome to MobileRead. I had way to many books around the place so switched to an ebook reader and have been very pleased. Really handy on travel

12-17-2009, 02:24 PM	#6
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 to MR, Richard A couple of search sites: http://ebooks.addall.com/ and http://ebookprice.info/. You can search for various authors and titles you like to get an idea of what is available, cost, and formats.

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