Ebook Buying Addicts' Support Thread - Page 182

Rev. Bob · 04-20-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by benham

Any BookBub subscribers?

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

I haven't found an ebook subscription service I like yet. I doubt that I will. Although I don't often re-read, I do like to retain copies of books I've read.

BookBub's a deal-alert site, not a library site.

pdurrant · 04-21-2014, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rev. Bob

BookBub's a deal-alert site, not a library site.

Oh - I didn't know. I use luzme.com to alert me to price drops on books I want, just in case they appear in a kindle daily deal of similar.

Tarana · 04-21-2014, 11:39 AM

I'm doing pretty good for this month as far as purchases. Only 4 things purchased and still under $5. Have one more planned purchase for this month (audiobook). I too think I will be back in budget around July. I just have to keep reminding myself that my upper limit of actual reading is about 120 books a year. That's helping.

I have to admit that I also bought a new Kindle HDX (smaller one). Didn't NEED it, just wanted it, and it was a good deal. Yes, it is gadgetitis. I got a replacement Itouch last week for a really great deal. AND, now the old Itouch works again, after some suggestions from some folks online.

CRussel · 04-21-2014, 01:22 PM

Sigh. I succumbed. I'd had Imager on my Kindle for a bit, and just read it. (Actually a re-read, since I originally read the series as Audible books.) And when I finished, I bought the next without stopping to think. Now, it's true, its a favourite series, but it certainly could have waited. It's not like I don't have plenty to read.

I also just bought The Language of Power, by Rosemary Kirstein. But I'm OK with that, since it's a favourite series that I've been waiting for years to get in eBook format. I'd already factored that in to my budget for this month. I just hope Ms. Kirstein recovers enough to actually write more in the series.

pdurrant · 04-21-2014, 02:24 PM

I've just bought another of my Baen backlist. Someone posted a 90% off code (z7Vstm) in the Kobo Discount thread. It's not multi-use on a single account, but perhaps it can be used on more than one account?

CRussel · 04-21-2014, 02:36 PM

Darn. Nope. One shot. I'd like to get Grand Central Arena, but am going to need a coupon to justify it.

pdurrant · 04-21-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CRussel

Darn. Nope. One shot. I'd like to get Grand Central Arena, but am going to need a coupon to justify it.

I'm sure there'll be another competition along before the end of May. That is, if you want more than 50% off, and have already used the February and April codes.

gabby98 · 04-22-2014, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by benham

Any BookBub subscribers?

I do, they tend to get me in trouble....though I am sure I'd find trouble without them as well

Tarana · 04-22-2014, 12:42 PM

The worst part is that it appears that they removed the option to change countries. Dang it. Should have got the Caroline Graham ebooks during the last contest.

PurpleStar · 04-22-2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gabby98

I do, they tend to get me in trouble....though I am sure I'd find trouble without them as well

Bookbub gets me in trouble too. I bought a trilogy yesterday for 52 cents.

pdurrant · 04-22-2014, 04:01 PM

A Kindle Daily Deal got me - an autobiography. But one I will be reading next.

Fbone · 04-22-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

A Kindle Daily Deal got me - an autobiography. But one I will be reading next.

What is the title?

pdurrant · 04-23-2014, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fbone

What is the title?

For Richer For Poorer: A Love Affair with Poker by Victoria Coren.

DrNefario · 04-23-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

For Richer For Poorer: A Love Affair with Poker by Victoria Coren.

I really enjoyed that. I nearly came and recommended it on MR, but wasn't sure it would have much appeal.

I've just faltered with a storybundle. Their video game bundle 3.0 ends in 16 hours as I write this, and includes a book about Atari which was on my wishlist, and was over £8 at Amazon. Five dollars later and I have a couple of other interesting books to go with it.

pdurrant · 04-23-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DrNefario

I really enjoyed that. I nearly came and recommended it on MR, but wasn't sure it would have much appeal.

As a fan of "Only Connect" I couldn't resist. I think my wife will enjoy reading it too. I did put a link in the non-fiction bargains thread.

04-21-2014, 11:39 AM	#2718
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,041 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I'm doing pretty good for this month as far as purchases. Only 4 things purchased and still under $5. Have one more planned purchase for this month (audiobook). I too think I will be back in budget around July. I just have to keep reminding myself that my upper limit of actual reading is about 120 books a year. That's helping. I have to admit that I also bought a new Kindle HDX (smaller one). Didn't NEED it, just wanted it, and it was a good deal. Yes, it is gadgetitis. I got a replacement Itouch last week for a really great deal. AND, now the old Itouch works again, after some suggestions from some folks online. Last edited by Tarana; 04-21-2014 at 11:41 AM.

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04-21-2014, 01:22 PM	#2719
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,297 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Sigh. I succumbed. I'd had Imager on my Kindle for a bit, and just read it. (Actually a re-read, since I originally read the series as Audible books.) And when I finished, I bought the next without stopping to think. Now, it's true, its a favourite series, but it certainly could have waited. It's not like I don't have plenty to read. I also just bought The Language of Power, by Rosemary Kirstein. But I'm OK with that, since it's a favourite series that I've been waiting for years to get in eBook format. I'd already factored that in to my budget for this month. I just hope Ms. Kirstein recovers enough to actually write more in the series.

04-21-2014, 02:24 PM	#2720
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,082 Karma: 315558332 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	I've just bought another of my Baen backlist. Someone posted a 90% off code (z7Vstm) in the Kobo Discount thread. It's not multi-use on a single account, but perhaps it can be used on more than one account?

04-21-2014, 02:36 PM	#2721
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,297 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Darn. Nope. One shot. I'd like to get Grand Central Arena, but am going to need a coupon to justify it.

04-22-2014, 12:42 PM	#2724
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,041 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	The worst part is that it appears that they removed the option to change countries. Dang it. Should have got the Caroline Graham ebooks during the last contest.

04-22-2014, 04:01 PM	#2726
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,082 Karma: 315558332 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	A Kindle Daily Deal got me - an autobiography. But one I will be reading next.