How many E-books have you read from your device(s)? - Page 3

slayda · 08-20-2007, 09:08 AM

Who's counting. I spend my time reading.

mogui · 08-20-2007, 09:25 AM

I keep promising myself to keep notes on my readings -- who I am reading -- which book -- what were my feelings about it. Years ago I read a lot of sf. I would write notes inside the front cover and then give the book to a friend. Usually I got a book in return. But it is like taking notes on what I eat. I am much too appetitive and much too eager to get to the next experience to stop and reflect. Not very mindful, huh?

DMcCunney · 08-20-2007, 10:57 AM

I have about 2,800 ebooks on my PalmOS PDA. I've read hundreds of them, but haven't actually been counting.

In my case, I grab HTML content from Project Gutenberg, the Baen Free Library, and elsewhere, and convert to content viewable with the Plucker offline HTML viewer for PalmOS.

I have eReader, MobiReader, a PDF viewer, and several Palm "doc" viewers installed as well for content not available in HTML, but Plucker is the main viewer and ebook reading is the single biggest use of my device.

I have several thousand "dead tree" editions as well, and have bought paper editions of books I discovered electronically.

Essentially, I have a large library in my pocket, available at all times, and never lack for reading material.
______
Dennis

yvanleterrible · 08-20-2007, 11:41 AM

I have a reading plan that I keep updated with newer stuff or titles I plan to acquire. So my book count is accurate to +-5. Paper's an other thing, once read it tops a pile of giveaway to an adult literacy campain. Books to keep are about 20% of what I've read.

astra · 08-20-2007, 01:34 PM

I have a notebook that I started at school in 1980...

(Well I have re-written it twice over 27 years)

I few months ago I photocopied all pages in Russian (till 1999) then saved them on my pc and typed all books in English in doc file (starting from 1999

), so I have pretty clear picture

I also have a rough waiting list of the books I want to read.

Unfortunatelly, I am very slow reader, so the list is not too long.

nooming · 09-04-2007, 05:21 AM

I can't remember how many I read it.
I make many e-book by myself and read, after finish reading I delete all.

Azayzel · 09-04-2007, 11:01 AM

Man, we have some power readers in here! I can't believe that many people have read over 100 books already... I think that averages out to ~10 books a month (if they picked it up when it was available back in October/November) or about 2-3 books a week! Sheesh, not sure how you can maintain that kind of steam, though I'm duly impressed.

I haven't really kept a running total, but I usually take about a week or two to kill a novel (and that's if it doesn't stink) so I've only knocked over about 25-ish. My wife, on the other hand, just received hers back after the huge TigerDirect 4th of July deal and is rapidly gaining on my count... I think she's up to at least 15 in about a month and a half (course she's cleaning up in the Romance genre).

Edit: Since this is for all mobile devices, it still doesn't really ratchet up my count too much since I couldn't really get into reading on my small PDA screen. You guys/gals are still the bomb for reading all that you have. I usually only read in the evening just before I go to sleep, so that's anywhere from 20 minutes to 4 hours (depending on how good the book is, not how early I have to get up

).

nekokami · 09-04-2007, 11:10 AM

Yes, I read 2-3 books per week (fiction). Non-fiction typically takes me longer, but I don't have much non-fiction in ebooks at present.

MrFinch · 09-09-2007, 04:47 AM

Must say, I find this to be a really interesting thread...

So, lets see. I read 1-3 novels a week. I havent kept count, so lets just say 1.5 per week.

I bought my first ebook reader (a Franklin eBookman) when my son was born, so thats seven years ago. Ergo, I guess I'd be looking at between 500-600 or so books. In that time, I've upgraded twice-second hand iPaq 3630 from eBay, and a Nokia 770 Internet Tablet two weeks ago.

Over that timeframe, the only books I have read on paper have been the Harry Potters (its a long story). I'm certainly getting my moneys worth, if nothing else! And yes, before you ask-my eyes are just fine.

yvanleterrible · 09-09-2007, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekokami

Yes, I read 2-3 books per week (fiction). Non-fiction typically takes me longer, but I don't have much non-fiction in ebooks at present.

You bring up an interesting point Neko.

At first glance there isn't that much non fiction available in ebook formats compared to fiction; leaving free classics out of the equation of course. Fiction has notoriously been categorized as an ephemeral type of work and only true fans would buy to collect. After reading most copies end up resold or discarded.

My remark is this. Is there an association of sorts with fiction and ebook format? Meaning that ebooks are also meant to be discarded?

nekokami · 09-09-2007, 08:40 PM

I have more fiction in ebooks because most fiction I like to read is SF, which is rather well represented in available ebooks. I would say this is probably partly because SF readers have been more technically capable and inclined toward converting (or reading) ebooks to this point. I'm given to understand that romance may have overtaken SF in terms of availability by now, but I have no data on this as I don't read romance.

The non-fiction I have tends to be about linguistics or education, both of which have been somewhat slow to adapt, though I do have some physics ebooks. Math uptake seems to be slow as well. I do have a bunch of computer science books in paper that would probably be available as ebooks, but I haven't even looked to see if they are, because if I'm looking at a computer reference book, there's a good chance something is wrong with my hardware and I might not be able to access an ebook. Also, even if the hardware is working correctly, I tend to be using my screen for something else at the same time that I'm trying to look something up. I'll use online references if I have them, but I don't go out of my way to acquire CS books in ebook form.

mogui · 09-09-2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekokami

I have more fiction in ebooks because most fiction I like to read is SF, which is rather well represented in available ebooks. I would say this is probably partly because SF readers have been more technically capable and inclined toward converting (or reading) ebooks to this point. I'm given to understand that romance may have overtaken SF in terms of availability by now, but I have no data on this as I don't read romance.

Yes, neko. From time to time romance overtakes reading.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekokami

The non-fiction I have tends to be about linguistics or education, both of which have been somewhat slow to adapt, though I do have some physics ebooks. Math uptake seems to be slow as well. I do have a bunch of computer science books in paper that would probably be available as ebooks, but I haven't even looked to see if they are, because if I'm looking at a computer reference book, there's a good chance something is wrong with my hardware and I might not be able to access an ebook. Also, even if the hardware is working correctly, I tend to be using my screen for something else at the same time that I'm trying to look something up. I'll use online references if I have them, but I don't go out of my way to acquire CS books in ebook form.

I found when I was doing an engineering project I would have anywhere from several to many dog-eared hardware and software manuals open on my desk at the same time. If I were to attempt that with eBooks, I would have to have a very user-friendly bookmarking system. I am not sure it wouldn't slow me down.

JSWolf · 09-09-2007, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekokami

I have more fiction in ebooks because most fiction I like to read is SF, which is rather well represented in available ebooks. I would say this is probably partly because SF readers have been more technically capable and inclined toward converting (or reading) ebooks to this point. I'm given to understand that romance may have overtaken SF in terms of availability by now, but I have no data on this as I don't read romance.

It turns out that romance novels are selling really well. They are mostly purchased by housewives.

nekokami · 09-10-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mogui

Yes, neko. From time to time romance overtakes reading.

Yes, even in my case, romance can overtake reading.

I like them both, just not at the same time!

JSWolf · 09-10-2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekokami

Yes, even in my case, romance can overtake reading.

I like them both, just not at the same time!

I've told my wife that I could easily read a books during sex. She told me not to bother. I havn't bothered proving to her. I think I'll give into this one.

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08-20-2007, 09:25 AM	#32
mogui eNigma Posts: 503 Karma: 1335 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Philippines Device: HTC G1 Android FBReader	I keep promising myself to keep notes on my readings -- who I am reading -- which book -- what were my feelings about it. Years ago I read a lot of sf. I would write notes inside the front cover and then give the book to a friend. Usually I got a book in return. But it is like taking notes on what I eat. I am much too appetitive and much too eager to get to the next experience to stop and reflect. Not very mindful, huh? Last edited by mogui; 10-09-2008 at 04:40 AM.

09-04-2007, 11:01 AM	#37
Azayzel Cache Ninja! Posts: 643 Karma: 1002300 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: PRS-500, HTC Shift, iPod Touch, iPaq 4150, TC1100, Panasonic WordsGear	Man, we have some power readers in here! I can't believe that many people have read over 100 books already... I think that averages out to ~10 books a month (if they picked it up when it was available back in October/November) or about 2-3 books a week! Sheesh, not sure how you can maintain that kind of steam, though I'm duly impressed. I haven't really kept a running total, but I usually take about a week or two to kill a novel (and that's if it doesn't stink) so I've only knocked over about 25-ish. My wife, on the other hand, just received hers back after the huge TigerDirect 4th of July deal and is rapidly gaining on my count... I think she's up to at least 15 in about a month and a half (course she's cleaning up in the Romance genre). Edit: Since this is for all mobile devices, it still doesn't really ratchet up my count too much since I couldn't really get into reading on my small PDA screen. You guys/gals are still the bomb for reading all that you have. I usually only read in the evening just before I go to sleep, so that's anywhere from 20 minutes to 4 hours (depending on how good the book is, not how early I have to get up ). Last edited by Azayzel; 09-04-2007 at 11:13 AM. Reason: Ooops, didn't notice this was for all devices...

09-09-2007, 08:40 PM	#41
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	I have more fiction in ebooks because most fiction I like to read is SF, which is rather well represented in available ebooks. I would say this is probably partly because SF readers have been more technically capable and inclined toward converting (or reading) ebooks to this point. I'm given to understand that romance may have overtaken SF in terms of availability by now, but I have no data on this as I don't read romance. The non-fiction I have tends to be about linguistics or education, both of which have been somewhat slow to adapt, though I do have some physics ebooks. Math uptake seems to be slow as well. I do have a bunch of computer science books in paper that would probably be available as ebooks, but I haven't even looked to see if they are, because if I'm looking at a computer reference book, there's a good chance something is wrong with my hardware and I might not be able to access an ebook. Also, even if the hardware is working correctly, I tend to be using my screen for something else at the same time that I'm trying to look something up. I'll use online references if I have them, but I don't go out of my way to acquire CS books in ebook form. Last edited by nekokami; 09-09-2007 at 08:43 PM.

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08-20-2007, 09:08 AM	#31
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Who's counting. I spend my time reading.

08-20-2007, 10:57 AM	#33
DMcCunney New York Editor Posts: 6,384 Karma: 16540415 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: PalmTX, Pocket eDGe, Alcatel Fierce 4, RCA Viking Pro 10, Nexus 7	I have about 2,800 ebooks on my PalmOS PDA. I've read hundreds of them, but haven't actually been counting. In my case, I grab HTML content from Project Gutenberg, the Baen Free Library, and elsewhere, and convert to content viewable with the Plucker offline HTML viewer for PalmOS. I have eReader, MobiReader, a PDF viewer, and several Palm "doc" viewers installed as well for content not available in HTML, but Plucker is the main viewer and ebook reading is the single biggest use of my device. I have several thousand "dead tree" editions as well, and have bought paper editions of books I discovered electronically. Essentially, I have a large library in my pocket, available at all times, and never lack for reading material. ______ Dennis

08-20-2007, 11:41 AM	#34
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	I have a reading plan that I keep updated with newer stuff or titles I plan to acquire. So my book count is accurate to +-5. Paper's an other thing, once read it tops a pile of giveaway to an adult literacy campain. Books to keep are about 20% of what I've read.

08-20-2007, 01:34 PM	#35
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	I have a notebook that I started at school in 1980... (Well I have re-written it twice over 27 years) I few months ago I photocopied all pages in Russian (till 1999) then saved them on my pc and typed all books in English in doc file (starting from 1999 ), so I have pretty clear picture I also have a rough waiting list of the books I want to read. Unfortunatelly, I am very slow reader, so the list is not too long.

09-04-2007, 05:21 AM	#36
nooming Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: Asus P525	I can't remember how many I read it. I make many e-book by myself and read, after finish reading I delete all.

09-04-2007, 11:10 AM	#38
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	Yes, I read 2-3 books per week (fiction). Non-fiction typically takes me longer, but I don't have much non-fiction in ebooks at present.

09-09-2007, 04:47 AM	#39
MrFinch Collector Posts: 34 Karma: 88 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Nokia 770	Must say, I find this to be a really interesting thread... So, lets see. I read 1-3 novels a week. I havent kept count, so lets just say 1.5 per week. I bought my first ebook reader (a Franklin eBookman) when my son was born, so thats seven years ago. Ergo, I guess I'd be looking at between 500-600 or so books. In that time, I've upgraded twice-second hand iPaq 3630 from eBay, and a Nokia 770 Internet Tablet two weeks ago. Over that timeframe, the only books I have read on paper have been the Harry Potters (its a long story). I'm certainly getting my moneys worth, if nothing else! And yes, before you ask-my eyes are just fine.

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