A large selection of Faber and Faber titles free at Kobo - Page 2

RareBird · 06-07-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by koland

Did anyone manage to get "The Somme Stations"? I would love to read it, but it seems to be quite stubborn in giving out error messages.

I managed to get it fine as well as every other one in the Jim Stringer series that was available.

Synamon · 06-07-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by koland

Did anyone manage to get "The Somme Stations"? I would love to read it, but it seems to be quite stubborn in giving out error messages.

Worked for me when I clicked on the title to get to the book's description and then clicked the Add to Library button on that page.

koland · 06-07-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Fbone

The Somme Stations is priced at $5.99 for me.

I was seeing it free in searches, but at about 4.79 on the detail page, but now just getting errors completely.

Oh well, I have plenty of other stuff to read, now.... back to downloading!

ATDrake · 06-07-2012, 04:05 PM

Incidentally, Faber & Faber have over a dozen low-cost ($2.69 CAD or less) discounted childrens' and adult mystery/thriller titles which are couponable via Kobo.

I think I'll go have a look at the samples later when I'm at home and pick out a few things to buy. The St. Petersburg mysteries look interesting, and so does that other Russian historical detective one.

After this bonanza and at those prices, I'm more than willing to throw a few dollars in Kobo and Faber & Faber's direction even though I'm highly unlikely to ever bother reading much of this stuff.

pdurrant · 06-07-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by piperclassique

Pdurrant, you _were_ joking about emailing the publishers, I hope?

No, not joking. I have emailed Kobo, but they don't seem very concerned at the moment, although it has got escalated to a level 2 support person and I've now sent along half a dozen sample titles.

Spoiler:

koland · 06-07-2012, 10:02 PM

I don't think many there actually speak/read English. At least, they don't appear to do so, from the responses I've usually received on email queries and voice calls.

Often, their solution to an "issue" is to yank the book from your library (even if that isn't what you wanted and the price had gone up in the meantime).

melmac · 06-07-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by koland

I don't think many there actually speak/read English. At least, they don't appear to do so, from the responses I've usually received on email queries and voice calls.

Often, their solution to an "issue" is to yank the book from your library (even if that isn't what you wanted and the price had gone up in the meantime).

Well someone must of understood as the link in the OP is now dead.

SensualPoet · 06-07-2012, 10:58 PM

In Canada, at least, Faber and Faber titles are discountable with Kobo codes; I have this publisher on my browse list.

They also have legitimate bargains on some titles such as:

A Vengeful Longing by R N Norris - $2.69
In the heat of the St Petersburg summer of 1868, a doctor"s wife and son are found dead, victims of a suspected poisoning. The doctor is arrested, but when further bodies are discovered it sets investigator Porfiry Petrovich on a thrilling and dangerous chase through the dark heart of the city, encountering aristocrats, soldiers, beggars and prostitutes as he hunts down a ruthless and elusive killer.

The Black Monastery by Stav Sherez - $2.69
People used to come to the small Greek island of Palassos for the historic ruins. Now they come to take drugs and party all night. But the horrific ritual murder of a boy in the grounds of an old monastery brings back memories of two similar deaths in the mid-1970s, and of a mysterious cult who once dwelt in the island"s interior, memories the island has tried hard to forget. As Nikos, the police chief who has been persuaded back to his home island for the final years of his career, begins his investigation, two Brits arrive on the island: the bestselling crime writer Kitty Carson, on a break from the pressures of work and her strained marriage, and Jason, an aspiring writer with a secret of his own. When a second body is discovered - further endangering the island"s lucrative tourist trade - these three characters are thrown together, as the gruesome secrets of the past begin to emerge.Brilliantly paced, and featuring a memorable cast of characters, The Black Monastery is a blistering portrait of paradise gone wrong.

There are other titles by Michael Dibdin, Sam Eastland , KO Dahl and Andrew Martin price similarly.

slex · 06-08-2012, 12:35 AM

Let us know what Kobo's answer is. I want to know if I should delete the books I downloaded.

pdurrant · 06-08-2012, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by melmac

Well someone must of understood as the link in the OP is now dead.

That may be unrelated. The entire kobobooks site is down at the moment.

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Originally Posted by slex

Let us know what Kobo's answer is. I want to know if I should delete the books I downloaded.

No further response so far.

mbovenka · 06-08-2012, 04:47 AM

They are gone now. The site is back up and the original link gives no results. So it probably was a mistake after all.

HarryT · 06-08-2012, 04:53 AM

I think it was pretty blooming obvious that it was a mistake

. That's why I didn't download any of them.

pdurrant · 06-08-2012, 05:02 AM

Yes, the site's back up and the books are no longer free. As HarryT says, a pricing mistake.

But I'd disagree that it was obviously a pricing mistake. It could well have been some kind of special promotion.

plib · 06-08-2012, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I think it was pretty blooming obvious that it was a mistake

. That's why I didn't download any of them.

Your concern for a multimillion dollar multinational company fills me with awe! (if that's the word I'm looking for)

HarryT · 06-08-2012, 06:18 AM

Not a matter of "concern", but a simple matter of right and wrong, as far as I'm concerned. If someone's made a mistake which is going to cost them money, the right thing to do is to inform them about it (as Paul very properly did), not take advantage of them. Just my personal opinion. I'd do the same if it were my next door neighbour, or a large company.

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06-07-2012, 04:05 PM	#19
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	Incidentally, Faber & Faber have over a dozen low-cost ($2.69 CAD or less) discounted childrens' and adult mystery/thriller titles which are couponable via Kobo. I think I'll go have a look at the samples later when I'm at home and pick out a few things to buy. The St. Petersburg mysteries look interesting, and so does that other Russian historical detective one. After this bonanza and at those prices, I'm more than willing to throw a few dollars in Kobo and Faber & Faber's direction even though I'm highly unlikely to ever bother reading much of this stuff.

06-07-2012, 10:02 PM	#21
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,563 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	I don't think many there actually speak/read English. At least, they don't appear to do so, from the responses I've usually received on email queries and voice calls. Often, their solution to an "issue" is to yank the book from your library (even if that isn't what you wanted and the price had gone up in the meantime).

06-07-2012, 10:58 PM	#23
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	In Canada, at least, Faber and Faber titles are discountable with Kobo codes; I have this publisher on my browse list. They also have legitimate bargains on some titles such as: A Vengeful Longing by R N Norris - $2.69 In the heat of the St Petersburg summer of 1868, a doctor"s wife and son are found dead, victims of a suspected poisoning. The doctor is arrested, but when further bodies are discovered it sets investigator Porfiry Petrovich on a thrilling and dangerous chase through the dark heart of the city, encountering aristocrats, soldiers, beggars and prostitutes as he hunts down a ruthless and elusive killer. The Black Monastery by Stav Sherez - $2.69 People used to come to the small Greek island of Palassos for the historic ruins. Now they come to take drugs and party all night. But the horrific ritual murder of a boy in the grounds of an old monastery brings back memories of two similar deaths in the mid-1970s, and of a mysterious cult who once dwelt in the island"s interior, memories the island has tried hard to forget. As Nikos, the police chief who has been persuaded back to his home island for the final years of his career, begins his investigation, two Brits arrive on the island: the bestselling crime writer Kitty Carson, on a break from the pressures of work and her strained marriage, and Jason, an aspiring writer with a secret of his own. When a second body is discovered - further endangering the island"s lucrative tourist trade - these three characters are thrown together, as the gruesome secrets of the past begin to emerge.Brilliantly paced, and featuring a memorable cast of characters, The Black Monastery is a blistering portrait of paradise gone wrong. There are other titles by Michael Dibdin, Sam Eastland , KO Dahl and Andrew Martin price similarly.

06-08-2012, 12:35 AM	#24
slex Addict Posts: 294 Karma: 1196776 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bulgaria Device: Kindle 4 NT, Onyx Boox M92	Let us know what Kobo's answer is. I want to know if I should delete the books I downloaded.

06-08-2012, 04:47 AM	#26
mbovenka Wizard Posts: 2,085 Karma: 14079267 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Almere, The Netherlands Device: Kobo Sage	They are gone now. The site is back up and the original link gives no results. So it probably was a mistake after all.

06-08-2012, 04:53 AM	#27
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,557 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I think it was pretty blooming obvious that it was a mistake . That's why I didn't download any of them.

06-08-2012, 05:02 AM	#28
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,257 Karma: 317184274 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	Yes, the site's back up and the books are no longer free. As HarryT says, a pricing mistake. But I'd disagree that it was obviously a pricing mistake. It could well have been some kind of special promotion.

06-08-2012, 06:18 AM	#30
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,557 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Not a matter of "concern", but a simple matter of right and wrong, as far as I'm concerned. If someone's made a mistake which is going to cost them money, the right thing to do is to inform them about it (as Paul very properly did), not take advantage of them. Just my personal opinion. I'd do the same if it were my next door neighbour, or a large company.