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Old 05-27-2012, 08:25 PM   #31
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On public transport or in cafes I prefer to see what other people are reading, but don't like others to see what I am reading.
I have no desire to rationalize these preferences.
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Old 05-27-2012, 08:38 PM   #32
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Not erotica, but I was glad no one could see a 50+ year old man reading "Jane Eyre"
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Old 05-27-2012, 09:42 PM   #33
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I'm a guy. I watch porn, I don't READ it.

Wait, what are we talking about?

(perhaps I've said too much)
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Old 05-27-2012, 10:53 PM   #34
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I just knew someone would say that sooner or later.

I never did care what anyone thought about what I was reading, so I have no problem if anyone sees. I always have a book in the car, one of my devices in my bag, and my Clip with an audiobook with me. My bedroom & bath has speakers so I just plug in the Clip and listen while getting ready to go out or to bed. Most people have just given up asking me what I am reading, as I jump around genres a lot and I don't happen to be reading the "new, best, fantastic, every-one-is-reading-it" book.
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Old 05-27-2012, 10:59 PM   #35
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I have actually wished I could have the cover of the book I am currently reading [mainly scifi or fantasy] BE on the cover of my ereader. Oh well...
Get a T1 and when the T1 is in sleep mode, the cover can be displayed.
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Old 05-27-2012, 11:13 PM   #36
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No, I don't use my Kindle to hide what I read.
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Old 05-27-2012, 11:18 PM   #37
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Nope! In fact, I just last night posted pictures of my screen onto facebook to show others how I've organised it, and to ask for further book recommendations! I am all too happy to show off what I'm reading.

Unless I'm on public transport - in which case I prefer a reader to hide that I'm reading because people seem far too comfortable with touching my books and asking about them if I'm reading from paper.
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Old 05-27-2012, 11:44 PM   #38
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Most people have just given up asking me what I am reading, as I jump around genres a lot and I don't happen to be reading the "new, best, fantastic, every-one-is-reading-it" book.
my sister once asked me what i was reading, and i hesitated a bit (i was reading a gay erotica at the time) so i decided to just fling a genre at her and said i was reading bdsm. i don't think she asked again, though when i brought up the topic of 50 shades and bdsm, she finally asked what bdsm was.
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Old 05-28-2012, 04:08 AM   #39
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My in-laws were surprised to see a lot of so-called YA Fiction on my e-reader instead of the latest Wilbur Smith or whatever. I'm 40+. So, I'm not in that "book club"! I'm not really bothered about it though. I was ever so thrilled to finally be abled to purchase Tad Williams Tailchaser's Song in e-book form recently. This is one of the classics for me, including Harry Potter & David Eddings collections among them.
Seriously, there are some really good YA Fiction, cropping up lately. I'm currently reading Jennifer Nielsen's The False Prince. So, am I using the e-reader to "hide" my reading habit? Kind of
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Old 05-28-2012, 05:01 AM   #40
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I'm a guy. I watch porn, I don't READ it.
That's what tablets are for!

(Checking Barty's device listing... OK, K3, you're off the hook )
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Old 05-28-2012, 07:52 AM   #41
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I'm a guy. I watch porn, I don't READ it.

Wait, what are we talking about?

(perhaps I've said too much)
There's stuff that's much better when read.
Of course reading erotica as ebooks has advantages: you can read one-handed
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Old 05-28-2012, 08:04 AM   #42
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While I don't use my e-reader to "hide" what I am reading, I am kind of glad for the extra privacy. Kind of like I am glad people text (mostly) on buses rather than verbally subjecting all the passengers to their drama on cell phones.

I kind of like to stick to my own business in a public setting but I am well aware that not everyone is the same way.
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Old 05-28-2012, 09:49 AM   #43
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The most "embarrassing" thing I have on mine is an erotic novel and a book by VI Lenin.
I wouldn't want my colleagues to know I am reading it, or the majority of my friends, but I couldn't say I am massively embarrased about it either.
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Old 05-28-2012, 10:05 AM   #44
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I prefer that the cover of the book I'm reading is hidden and I put the reader to sleep before setting it down - not to "hide" what I'm reading, but sometimes the images and language aren't appropriate for the eyes of curious kids.
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Old 05-28-2012, 11:38 AM   #45
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Get a T1 and when the T1 is in sleep mode, the cover can be displayed.
Well, I meant something on the OUTSIDE of the reader. I put my readers inside covers to protect them from me...
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