When Was The Last Time You Bought A Book? - Page 4

drofgnal · 10-23-2010, 08:11 AM

I bought the Steig Larson books for my dad about a month ago. As far as pbooks for myself, I haven't bought one is well over a year, the time I've had my Kindle.

I'm considering buying Follet's new Fall of Giants in hardback. Its cheaper than the ebook. Its my act of disobedience to protest the ebook price. I'll make sure it gets as many free reads as possible, lending it to as many as I can, then I'll donate it to the public library.

Lady Fitzgerald · 10-23-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by drofgnal

I bought the Steig Larson books for my dad about a month ago. As far as pbooks for myself, I haven't bought one is well over a year, the time I've had my Kindle.

I'm considering buying Follet's new Fall of Giants in hardback. Its cheaper than the ebook. Its my act of disobedience to protest the ebook price. I'll make sure it gets as many free reads as possible, lending it to as many as I can, then I'll donate it to the public library.

What civil disobedience? What you propose is perfectly legal. Be sure to let the publisher know what you are doing and why.

SeaBookGuy · 10-23-2010, 11:25 AM

I bought a couple of items during the recent 50% off coupon offer at Fictionwise; print book ... back in June as a gift for my mom.

markstani · 10-23-2010, 11:36 AM

Hi. I bought a Kindle a few months ago and haven't even been in my local indy bookshop since, which I feel a little guilty about. This morning I had to get up early with the kids and had found, bought and started reading a brilliant book of short stories* before sunrise! I can't imagine buying any more fiction in print, but I'll do my best to help the bookshop by buying things like cookbooks etc at Xmas!

* - 'Miracle Boy' by Pinckney Benedict - tough and gritty but great stuff.

Mark

author of free e-book 'Fryupdale' - fryupdale.blogspot.com

Solitaire1 · 10-23-2010, 12:21 PM

I just purchased two this week:

- "Legion Of 3 Worlds" by Geoff Johns, George Perez, and Scott Koblish.

- "Tangent Comics - Volume 1" by various writers and artists.

Both are trade paperbacks that collect several issues of two different comic book series. I still regularly purchase pbooks in the form of comic books, and trade paperbacks, and I also occasionally purchase some monthly magazines.

carld · 10-23-2010, 01:04 PM

Not counting freebies...

ebooks: Pre-ordered Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files, by Jim Butcher. Purchased The Valley, and The Invasion by William Meikle, and The Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook by Dr. Neal Barnard. I also picked up a few things from Smashwords and Fictionwise that I can't recall atm. That's for September and October.

Paper: Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes on 9/25. I tried the ebook but it was in Topaz format

so I returned it to Amazon. The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure, back in march.

And yes, I'm feeling much better these days, I'm down almost 60 pounds, and the Dr. took me off my last diabetes med on Monday

TallMomof2 · 10-23-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by foreverjuly

The books are so good. You should read them as well!

I'm sure I'll read them, too. Just need to get in the mood for post apocalyptic survival literature. Of course I'll read the dead electron version.

RDaneel54 · 10-23-2010, 06:44 PM

I bought 16 e-books in September- 2 from Amazon and 14 from Baen; and another book from Baen this month.

Also downloaded some free books.

I'll probably be reading awhile before purchasing again, but I have 7 more books on my Baen wishlist.

Dean

tennoel · 10-23-2010, 06:57 PM

I bought a "real" book for book club recently. I couldn't find it online in a compatible format for a decent price. It was cheaper to pick up a paperback at Borders.

SidneyW · 10-23-2010, 07:01 PM

Bought Draculas this week. Prior to that, The Donzerly Light, early this month. I have nabbed several freebies. Building up my Kindle inventory slowly.

Victoria · 10-23-2010, 07:26 PM

I bought 4 paper books (art related) from Amazon last week. I much prefer ebooks. However I'm forced to buy physical art books because most aren't available as ebooks yet, even though an iPad displays them beautifully.

The art books that I have purchased are wonderful. The backlighting makes the paintings come alive, and you can tap on the pictures to zoom in. So I really hope the publishers catch on soon.

crc · 10-23-2010, 09:13 PM

I've purchased six books from Kobo, one from SmashWords, and one from Baen over the last two weeks. The most recent purchases were on Thursday. Last month I purchased 13 books. All ebooks.

I plan to purchase between four and eight more books next week.

Joebill · 10-23-2010, 09:27 PM

I buy about a thousand dollars worth of books a year. About 5-8 books last month.

Wasabihound · 10-24-2010, 06:08 AM

I bought one (a paper and ink one) about 2 months ago.

If it was available on Kindle in Australia I would probably have bought it on a Kindle (of course I didn't own one at the time so it is all academic).

BTW I rarely buy books from Australian bookstores - most of mine are bought from the UK (Bookdepository - free postage) (found using Booko) or I grab them from that big building full of books - aka the library.

Note I use Booko, I don't own or run it (I wish I did

excellent site)

GlenBarrington · 10-24-2010, 10:50 AM

sometimes 'e', sometimes 'p'. I tell my wife it is still cheaper than smoking or drinking.

10-23-2010, 01:04 PM	#51
carld Wizard Posts: 2,698 Karma: 4748723 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Not counting freebies... ebooks: Pre-ordered Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files, by Jim Butcher. Purchased The Valley, and The Invasion by William Meikle, and The Get Healthy, Go Vegan Cookbook by Dr. Neal Barnard. I also picked up a few things from Smashwords and Fictionwise that I can't recall atm. That's for September and October. Paper: Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes on 9/25. I tried the ebook but it was in Topaz format so I returned it to Amazon. The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure, back in march. And yes, I'm feeling much better these days, I'm down almost 60 pounds, and the Dr. took me off my last diabetes med on Monday Last edited by carld; 10-23-2010 at 01:09 PM.

10-23-2010, 07:26 PM	#56
Victoria Wizard Posts: 1,017 Karma: 19767610 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Device: ipad, Kindle PW, Kobo Clara; iphone 7	I bought 4 paper books (art related) from Amazon last week. I much prefer ebooks. However I'm forced to buy physical art books because most aren't available as ebooks yet, even though an iPad displays them beautifully. The art books that I have purchased are wonderful. The backlighting makes the paintings come alive, and you can tap on the pictures to zoom in. So I really hope the publishers catch on soon. Last edited by Victoria; 10-23-2010 at 07:30 PM.

10-24-2010, 10:50 AM	#60
GlenBarrington Cheese Whiz Posts: 1,986 Karma: 11677147 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Springfield, Illinois Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Tab A 10.1(2019), Pixel 6a.	I buy 3-4 books a month sometimes 'e', sometimes 'p'. I tell my wife it is still cheaper than smoking or drinking.

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10-23-2010, 08:11 AM	#46
drofgnal Wizard Posts: 1,400 Karma: 10519918 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Ipad Pro/Kindle Oasis 3/iPhone 13 Pro Max	I bought the Steig Larson books for my dad about a month ago. As far as pbooks for myself, I haven't bought one is well over a year, the time I've had my Kindle. I'm considering buying Follet's new Fall of Giants in hardback. Its cheaper than the ebook. Its my act of disobedience to protest the ebook price. I'll make sure it gets as many free reads as possible, lending it to as many as I can, then I'll donate it to the public library.

10-23-2010, 11:25 AM	#48
SeaBookGuy Can one read too much? Posts: 2,029 Karma: 2487799 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Naples, FL Device: Kindle PW 3, Sony 350 and 650	I bought a couple of items during the recent 50% off coupon offer at Fictionwise; print book ... back in June as a gift for my mom.

10-23-2010, 11:36 AM	#49
markstani Member Posts: 15 Karma: 495358 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle	Hi. I bought a Kindle a few months ago and haven't even been in my local indy bookshop since, which I feel a little guilty about. This morning I had to get up early with the kids and had found, bought and started reading a brilliant book of short stories* before sunrise! I can't imagine buying any more fiction in print, but I'll do my best to help the bookshop by buying things like cookbooks etc at Xmas! * - 'Miracle Boy' by Pinckney Benedict - tough and gritty but great stuff. Mark author of free e-book 'Fryupdale' - fryupdale.blogspot.com

10-23-2010, 12:21 PM	#50
Solitaire1 Samurai Lizard Posts: 14,924 Karma: 69500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: NookColor, Nook Glowlight 4	I just purchased two this week: - "Legion Of 3 Worlds" by Geoff Johns, George Perez, and Scott Koblish. - "Tangent Comics - Volume 1" by various writers and artists. Both are trade paperbacks that collect several issues of two different comic book series. I still regularly purchase pbooks in the form of comic books, and trade paperbacks, and I also occasionally purchase some monthly magazines.

10-23-2010, 06:44 PM	#53
RDaneel54 Aging Positronic Brain Posts: 633 Karma: 2155452 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Aurora (when off-Earth) Device: Amazon Oasis; iPhone, iPad Mini	I bought 16 e-books in September- 2 from Amazon and 14 from Baen; and another book from Baen this month. Also downloaded some free books. I'll probably be reading awhile before purchasing again, but I have 7 more books on my Baen wishlist. Dean

10-23-2010, 06:57 PM	#54
tennoel Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 498696 Join Date: May 2010 Device: sony prs-300	I bought a "real" book for book club recently. I couldn't find it online in a compatible format for a decent price. It was cheaper to pick up a paperback at Borders.

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SidneyW Zealot Posts: 117 Karma: 852542 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Device: Kindle	Bought Draculas this week. Prior to that, The Donzerly Light, early this month. I have nabbed several freebies. Building up my Kindle inventory slowly.

10-23-2010, 09:13 PM	#57
crc unknown Posts: 57 Karma: 38 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oakford, PA, USA Device: Kindle Voyage	I've purchased six books from Kobo, one from SmashWords, and one from Baen over the last two weeks. The most recent purchases were on Thursday. Last month I purchased 13 books. All ebooks. I plan to purchase between four and eight more books next week.

10-23-2010, 09:27 PM	#58
Joebill Fanatic Posts: 517 Karma: 459442 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alpha Centauri's Library of Alexandria Device: Pandigital Novel	I buy about a thousand dollars worth of books a year. About 5-8 books last month.

10-24-2010, 06:08 AM	#59
Wasabihound Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 158 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sydney Device: Kindle 3 3G and WIFI, MacBook, iPhone 3G	I bought one (a paper and ink one) about 2 months ago. If it was available on Kindle in Australia I would probably have bought it on a Kindle (of course I didn't own one at the time so it is all academic). BTW I rarely buy books from Australian bookstores - most of mine are bought from the UK (Bookdepository - free postage) (found using Booko) or I grab them from that big building full of books - aka the library. Note I use Booko, I don't own or run it (I wish I did excellent site)

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