Ebook Buying Addicts' Support Thread - Page 261

Cinisajoy · 06-30-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by geekmaster

I have about 10K paper books in storage and none of them have a "delete" button, and tossing them into a recycling bin seems such a waste (but needing to sort them is what keeps them in storage). Bits and bytes are less expensive than physical storage, but time to sort these books (paper and ebook) is the real hidden cost. We pay for our addictions one way or another. Posting to social networks is another addiction many of us face as well.

Whatever you do, do NOT donate them to my local thrift stores. That would be bad for my house.

DrNefario · 07-01-2016, 09:15 AM

I only made 1 purchase in June. I think I might be cured.

I mean, sure, it was an omnibus, so under my system it counted as two books, and I have no idea when I'm going to read them, but that one purchase plus my Kindle Lending Library loan were my only gains last month. I didn't even bother with a Kindle First.

I still have about a hundred books on my wishlists, but if I really think about it, there are probably fewer than five that I'm really keen to read. Most of them are just bookmarks for the next book in a series, which I'll pick up when I'm ready.

issybird · 07-06-2016, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Fbone

Just when you think it's safe to go outside, Kobo unleashes a destructive unlimited promo code.

Today, it's a $2.99 sale on Robertson Davies titles at Kobo Canada.

On the one hand, they're kinda sorta wishlist titles (as in, I wish I owned them!) and they'll never be cheaper. However, the $64 question is, will I actually reread them? I'm over buying ebooks for the sake of having them.

Well, I have today to think about it.

Greendevel · 07-06-2016, 10:08 AM

Hello,

I would like to buy books from Amazon.nl but the shop is not listed in the shops list. Is there a way that I can do it or could someone do this for me ?

Manny tanks in advance,

Guido

pdurrant · 07-06-2016, 10:10 AM

You might be better off posting that in the Kindle forum, and making it clear what list of shops you're referring to.

In general, it's difficult to buy from Amazon Kindle stores in a different country to your credit card address.

yennhikorea · 07-06-2016, 11:01 AM

Im an addict of both the books and the machines . Im adding to it almost everyday.

ATDrake · 07-06-2016, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

Well, I have today to think about it.

I'm just going to warn you that Kobo has a nasty habit of occasionally expiring their promo pricing and bonus points deals earlier than expected, so whatever you might want to pick up out of the 13 or so Robertson Davies books in the sale, try to do it preferably before 4 pm Pacific Time, or 8pm at the latest.

issybird · 07-06-2016, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATDrake

I'm just going to warn you that Kobo has a nasty habit of occasionally expiring their promo pricing and bonus points deals earlier than expected, so whatever you might want to pick up out of the 13 or so Robertson Davies books in the sale, try to do it preferably before 4 pm Pacific Time, or 8pm at the latest.

Thanks for the warning! I suspect I'm in.

CRussel · 07-06-2016, 12:58 PM

OK, I am completely unfamiliar with this author. If I were going to buy ONE Robertson Davies, to see what I thought, which should it be?

CRussel · 07-06-2016, 01:00 PM

Oh, and by the way, several of the audio books of his books are available from the library (overdrive), at least here in Canada.

issybird · 07-06-2016, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

OK, I am completely unfamiliar with this author. If I were going to buy ONE Robertson Davies, to see what I thought, which should it be?

Fifth Business, IMO.*

I think Davies is the greatest Canadian author.

*Others might disagree and have another favorite, of course.

CRussel · 07-06-2016, 02:09 PM

Oh, definitely others would have different opinions. Margaret Atwood, for one. Though my personal favourite is Farley Mowat.

issybird · 07-06-2016, 04:28 PM

Ah! Farley Mowat has been on my radar for a long time, but I haven't got to him. And I like that kind of book, too. Must remedy.

Tarana · 07-08-2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yennhikorea

Im an addict of both the books and the machines . Im adding to it almost everyday.

Welcome yennhikorea! I have the same problem. Lots of ebook buying that could be delayed and lots of machines with which to read and listen to them.

CRussel · 07-08-2016, 01:04 PM

Arrgghhh. I was having a really bad week, and I just succumbed to Retail Therapy and bought the new Oasis. I know I don't need a new Kindle, but I _wanted it_. And no, I don't really have buyer's remorse, but I do feel like I let down the side a bit and succumbed to my (undoubted) addiction.

07-06-2016, 10:08 AM	#3904
Greendevel Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: Kindle touch	E-book shops Hello, I would like to buy books from Amazon.nl but the shop is not listed in the shops list. Is there a way that I can do it or could someone do this for me ? Manny tanks in advance, Guido

07-06-2016, 11:01 AM	#3906
yennhikorea Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2016 Device: none	Ebook Buying Addicts' Support Thread Im an addict of both the books and the machines . Im adding to it almost everyday.

07-06-2016, 04:28 PM	#3913
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,341 Karma: 234636059 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One, PW4, PW5	Ah! Farley Mowat has been on my radar for a long time, but I haven't got to him. And I like that kind of book, too. Must remedy. Last edited by issybird; 07-06-2016 at 04:36 PM.

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07-01-2016, 09:15 AM	#3902
DrNefario Wizard Posts: 2,207 Karma: 12029046 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle, Kobo Touch, Nook SimpleTouch	I only made 1 purchase in June. I think I might be cured. I mean, sure, it was an omnibus, so under my system it counted as two books, and I have no idea when I'm going to read them, but that one purchase plus my Kindle Lending Library loan were my only gains last month. I didn't even bother with a Kindle First. I still have about a hundred books on my wishlists, but if I really think about it, there are probably fewer than five that I'm really keen to read. Most of them are just bookmarks for the next book in a series, which I'll pick up when I'm ready.

07-06-2016, 10:10 AM	#3905
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,081 Karma: 315558332 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	You might be better off posting that in the Kindle forum, and making it clear what list of shops you're referring to. In general, it's difficult to buy from Amazon Kindle stores in a different country to your credit card address.

07-06-2016, 12:58 PM	#3909
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	OK, I am completely unfamiliar with this author. If I were going to buy ONE Robertson Davies, to see what I thought, which should it be?

07-06-2016, 01:00 PM	#3910
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Oh, and by the way, several of the audio books of his books are available from the library (overdrive), at least here in Canada.

07-06-2016, 02:09 PM	#3912
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Oh, definitely others would have different opinions. Margaret Atwood, for one. Though my personal favourite is Farley Mowat.

07-08-2016, 01:04 PM	#3915
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,296 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Arrgghhh. I was having a really bad week, and I just succumbed to Retail Therapy and bought the new Oasis. I know I don't need a new Kindle, but I _wanted it_. And no, I don't really have buyer's remorse, but I do feel like I let down the side a bit and succumbed to my (undoubted) addiction.

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