Just got my 505 - Page 2

jj2me · 04-08-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by R34D3R

I don't read too much, but I'm a gadget guy and am thinking having something electronic to read on will encourage me to do so. :]

Maybe magazines or newspapers might pique your interest? Try Calibre for free ones. You can try to make your own, and being a gadget guy, you might like altering them with Python.

Xenophon · 04-08-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by R34D3R

I know a lot of people post these threads and many of you don't really care, but... I just got a Sony Reader, finally (I've been looking through these forums for about a year and a half now). It was $259.99+tax, and included the charger. I got it at BJ's (North East Wholesale store, like Sam's Club) but they only had silver ones.

I'm a 15 year old boy, I don't read too much, but I'm a gadget guy and am thinking having something electronic to read on will encourage me to do so. :]

Congrats on the new reader. May I suggest that you head off to the Baen Free Library, where you will find 80+ free science fiction and fantasy novels. There's lots of good stuff there. With no idea of what you like (beyond what is quoted above) I'll hazard a few suggestions:
For humorous adventure, try Pyramid Scheme (Fantasy) or Rats, Bats, and Vats (SF)
For a kick-ass coming-of-age tale, try The March Upcountry (SF)
For SF mystery, try The Mountains of Mourning

If you're after something else entirely, ping me for other recommendations.

Xenophon

P.S. Hey Kid! Want an eBook? First hit's free

Elsi · 04-08-2009, 05:46 PM

I think every teen should read Little Brother by Cory Doctorow. It's free from Doctorow's web site and also in our library here at MobileRead.

Of course, the companion book should be 1984 by George Orwell. Then, if I were a teacher -- of English or govenment or civics or whatever the high school is now called the class we knew as "Problems of Democracy" back in the 1960s -- I'd ask the students to think about why Doctorow chose his title. And how feasible either future seems to them. And how a society can balance the rights of the individual against the security of the many.

Oh my! I've kidnapped a nice thread about reading and opened it up to a serious discussion.

So, R34D3R. I'm really glad you have your Sony reader. I also have the silver one and I'm enjoying it. My hubby bought me the cover with the light-wedge in it and that makes the reader excellent for reading when travelling.

DixieGal · 04-08-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Elsi

I think every teen should read Little Brother by Cory Doctorow. It's free from Doctorow's web site and also in our library here at MobileRead.

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Elsi has a good suggestion here. Little Brother is nominated for this year's Hugo award, which is scifi's version of the Oscars.

Xenophon · 04-09-2009, 12:50 AM

What can I say? Elsi is right!

Xenophon

pilotbob · 04-09-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Elsi

I'd ask the students to think about why Doctorow chose his title. And how feasible either future seems to them. And how a society can balance the rights of the individual against the security of the many.

Really, I thought "Little Brother" was about our current society and government, not some supposed government of the future. I see it as a reaction to the patriot act.

BOb

Red Alert · 04-10-2009, 11:21 AM

Wow! To be 15 again and be able to carry hundreds of books in the palm of my hand.
About the color. When I get engrossed in the book, I can't tell you if it is day or night

But, like you, I prefer black.

Many folks have mentioned all the free books you can get. That makes it like sitting in a library and scanning through the stacks. Start reading; don't like it? Put it back and find something you do like. I bet you'll find some eye opening gems along the journey.

Enjoy reading; one of mankind's greatest gifts!

Ralph

HarryT · 04-10-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Elsi

Of course, the companion book should be 1984 by George Orwell.

If I wished to be a mindless pedant, I would note that the book is called "Nineteen Eighty-Four", not "1984"

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R34D3R · 04-10-2009, 06:23 PM

Thanks for the suggestion about Little Brother. It looks really good! I'll check out all the other recommendations as well.

Elsi · 04-10-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Really, I thought "Little Brother" was about our current society and government, not some supposed government of the future. I see it as a reaction to the patriot act.

Bob -- it definitely is a reaction to the PATRIOT Act, and is set in a contemporary or near future San Francisco. My recommendation to pair the two books in a single unit of study is due to the fact that both deal with an oppressive government.

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Originally Posted by HarryT

If I wished to be a mindless pedant, I would note that the book is called "Nineteen Eighty-Four", not "1984"

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You are welcome to be a pedant. The majority of the reprints hitting the market in the past two years show the title on the cover as "1984", regardless of the actual title. I even found this image of the 1985 Signet edition which has the numerals rather than words on the cover:

Darkr0nin · 04-11-2009, 01:25 AM

Congrats! I just got mine too in silver! Happy birthday to me! I already put about 50 books on it! This is probably the best device I have ever had! This, my netbook, my Blackberry, Pizza and herbal tea and I'm good for a weekend!

Fledchen · 04-14-2009, 06:56 AM

It may have originally been published as "Nineteen Eighty-Four, but The United States Library of Congress lists it as both "Nineteen Eighty-Four" and "1984." Titles do change sometimes throughout the life of a particular work.

R34D3R · 04-14-2009, 07:34 AM

Just wanna say, Little Brother was a great book. I was up until 12:45 last night reading it!

pilotbob · 04-14-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by R34D3R

Just wanna say, Little Brother was a great book. I was up until 12:45 last night reading it!

Agreed. Bite bite bite bite bite.

BOb

Evi1d33d · 04-16-2009, 12:30 AM

More kudos to you if you bought it with your own money.

04-11-2009, 01:25 AM	#26
Darkr0nin Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Sony PRS 505	Yeah! Congrats! I just got mine too in silver! Happy birthday to me! I already put about 50 books on it! This is probably the best device I have ever had! This, my netbook, my Blackberry, Pizza and herbal tea and I'm good for a weekend!

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04-08-2009, 05:46 PM	#18
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	I think every teen should read *Little Brother* by Cory Doctorow. It's free from Doctorow's web site and also in our library here at MobileRead. Of course, the companion book should be *1984* by George Orwell. Then, if I were a teacher -- of English or govenment or civics or whatever the high school is now called the class we knew as "Problems of Democracy" back in the 1960s -- I'd ask the students to think about why Doctorow chose his title. And how feasible either future seems to them. And how a society can balance the rights of the individual against the security of the many. Oh my! I've kidnapped a nice thread about reading and opened it up to a serious discussion. So, R34D3R. I'm really glad you have your Sony reader. I also have the silver one and I'm enjoying it. My hubby bought me the cover with the light-wedge in it and that makes the reader excellent for reading when travelling.

04-09-2009, 12:50 AM	#20
Xenophon curmudgeon Posts: 1,487 Karma: 5748190 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA USA Device: Kobo Aura HD, (ex)nook, (ex)PRS-700, (ex)PRS-500	What can I say? Elsi is right! Xenophon

04-10-2009, 11:21 AM	#22
Red Alert Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 1020754 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, Washington Device: NookColor & Nook Tablet. Sony PRS-505 loaned to brother.	Wow! To be 15 again and be able to carry hundreds of books in the palm of my hand. About the color. When I get engrossed in the book, I can't tell you if it is day or night But, like you, I prefer black. Many folks have mentioned all the free books you can get. That makes it like sitting in a library and scanning through the stacks. Start reading; don't like it? Put it back and find something you do like. I bet you'll find some eye opening gems along the journey. Enjoy reading; one of mankind's greatest gifts! Ralph

04-10-2009, 06:23 PM	#24
R34D3R Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony 505 or 700	Thanks for the suggestion about Little Brother. It looks really good! I'll check out all the other recommendations as well.

04-14-2009, 06:56 AM	#27
Fledchen Guru Posts: 663 Karma: 84658 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Device: PB360+, Sony950, VR Stream, iPod Touch, iPad	It may have originally been published as "Nineteen Eighty-Four, but The United States Library of Congress lists it as both "Nineteen Eighty-Four" and "1984." Titles do change sometimes throughout the life of a particular work.

04-14-2009, 07:34 AM	#28
R34D3R Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony 505 or 700	Just wanna say, Little Brother was a great book. I was up until 12:45 last night reading it!

04-16-2009, 12:30 AM	#30
Evi1d33d Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 14 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: Red PRS-505	More kudos to you if you bought it with your own money.

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