Ebook Buying Addicts' Support Thread - Page 291

DrNefario · 10-05-2017, 08:40 AM

A lot of my freebies are from when I first joined MR, and downloaded all sorts of stuff from the Deals forum if I just thought it sounded vaguely like something I might like. And then there are a couple of hundred more from the Baen CDs. (Quite a few from the Baen Free Library, too, but at least I chose those.)

So it's not really Amazon. Although they did used to have a free chart that I checked regularly in the early days of my kindle ownership. It's been lost in their many terrible reorganizations since then, I think. Now they have some sort of self-promoting algorithmic chart which I hardly ever bother to look at. Although I still check the daily deals every day.

supermighty · 10-05-2017, 09:13 AM

I bought a book to read for work, but it's behind a novel and another non-fiction.

Tarana · 10-05-2017, 10:18 AM

oops... double post.

Tarana · 10-05-2017, 10:29 AM

Most of the emails about specials and freebees comes from non-amazon sources, but yes, you probably have less because of less temptation. FWIW, mobilereads members list discounted stuff from major authors over in the Deals section, so I don't really need to have any of these regular emails about that. Hard to resist though because I now enjoy some authors that I wouldn't have without knowing about the specials (i.e Harry Bosch, or Naomi Novak).

issybird · 10-17-2017, 04:00 PM

I'm currently on track to spend more this month than I'd spent in the entire year through September!

I'm not really worried as this reflects more my abstemiousness until now than unwonted profligacy this month, but the early warning signals are jingling.

Tarana · 10-22-2017, 10:08 AM

I will admit that I need a 12 step program for ereader\audiobook gadget addiction. Anyway, I continue to try to focus on books that I already own and not be distracted too much by free stuff, stuff from library and SALES. I am so weak about sales.

issybird · 12-01-2017, 06:58 PM

I didn't buy anything in November. Where's the "patting myself on the back" emotie? It's the third month this year I managed to pull that off.

In the interest of full disclosure, I admit that I waited until today to use the $5 coupon at Google Play so I could have bragging rights and that it's fortunate I don't count audiobooks. Just the same, this has been my best year in forever.

Fbone · 12-01-2017, 08:28 PM

I purchased one book in November using Google's $5 off promo. No regrets.

There is something that I'd like to improve. Of the nine books purchased this year I've read only three which makes me think they weren't must haves/reads. However, my current read was bought in 2012! So, maybe there is hope for me yet.

Katsunami · 12-01-2017, 10:56 PM

I've decided not to care too much as I don't buy a lot these days.

As I've said in the Vent and Rant Thread in the Lounge, I've never read anything by Agatha Christie; not a single story featuring Hercule Poirot, even though I love to read Sherlock Holmes.

Therefore I've bought the Complete Short Stories of Hercule Poirot, and every book featuring him, and I went all around the globe to get the best prices and coupons.

I bought most of my 900+ books between 2011 and 2014, and my purchases since then were limited. I just add to my library what interests me at the moment (which is mostly stuff I've heard of for a long time, but didn't get around to reading), and as I will probably keep this library the rest of my life (in EPUB or a future format I'll convert it to), I don't worry too much when I'll read what.

Jo69 · 12-03-2017, 03:51 AM

My name is Joe and I am an ebook addict.
I create a wish list and it increases daily lol
Just found a new author Jeff Shelby On book 6 already

issybird · 12-03-2017, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jo69

My name is Joe and I am an ebook addict.
I create a wish list and it increases daily lol
Just found a new author Jeff Shelby On book 6 already

Hi Joe, and welcome.

So long as you stick to wishlists and reading what you buy right away, it sounds as if you're in good shape! It's the accumulation of unread titles that is the issue for many of us. Just stay mindful.

pdurrant · 12-03-2017, 09:17 AM

I've reduced my buying, but a changing in my commuting has meant I'm still falling behind.

kyteflyer · 12-03-2017, 09:50 AM

I've gone through all those freebies I acquired from when I joined the forum and have reduced them to a half dozen (as opposed to the over 1000 I had) plus a few purchased. Alas, somehow, two which I purchased ended up deleted even though I did not actively delete them. Just as well it didnt matter hugely, they werent that good.

Tarana · 12-03-2017, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyteflyer

I've gone through all those freebies I acquired from when I joined the forum and have reduced them to a half dozen (as opposed to the over 1000 I had) plus a few purchased. Alas, somehow, two which I purchased ended up deleted even though I did not actively delete them. Just as well it didnt matter hugely, they werent that good.

If you bought it from Amazon, go to your digital orders and find the order number. Customer service will reactivate the book you accidentally deleted. I've done the same at least once with both Kobo and B&N as well, but finding the order number is much more time consuming on their sites.

kyteflyer · 12-04-2017, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarana

If you bought it from Amazon, go to your digital orders and find the order number. Customer service will reactivate the book you accidentally deleted. I've done the same at least once with both Kobo and B&N as well, but finding the order number is much more time consuming on their sites.

Oh good-o, I didnt realise you could do that... Thanks

10-05-2017, 10:18 AM	#4353
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,977 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	oops... double post. Last edited by Tarana; 10-05-2017 at 10:43 AM.

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10-05-2017, 08:40 AM	#4351
DrNefario Wizard Posts: 2,099 Karma: 11315768 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle, Kobo Touch, Nook SimpleTouch	A lot of my freebies are from when I first joined MR, and downloaded all sorts of stuff from the Deals forum if I just thought it sounded vaguely like something I might like. And then there are a couple of hundred more from the Baen CDs. (Quite a few from the Baen Free Library, too, but at least I chose those.) So it's not really Amazon. Although they did used to have a free chart that I checked regularly in the early days of my kindle ownership. It's been lost in their many terrible reorganizations since then, I think. Now they have some sort of self-promoting algorithmic chart which I hardly ever bother to look at. Although I still check the daily deals every day.

10-05-2017, 09:13 AM	#4352
supermighty Groupie Posts: 165 Karma: 6384806 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walled City Device: Kobo Libre 2	I bought a book to read for work, but it's behind a novel and another non-fiction.

10-05-2017, 10:29 AM	#4354
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,977 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	Most of the emails about specials and freebees comes from non-amazon sources, but yes, you probably have less because of less temptation. FWIW, mobilereads members list discounted stuff from major authors over in the Deals section, so I don't really need to have any of these regular emails about that. Hard to resist though because I now enjoy some authors that I wouldn't have without knowing about the specials (i.e Harry Bosch, or Naomi Novak).

10-17-2017, 04:00 PM	#4355
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 20,210 Karma: 222235366 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: H2O, Aura One, PW5	I'm currently on track to spend more this month than I'd spent in the entire year through September! I'm not really worried as this reflects more my abstemiousness until now than unwonted profligacy this month, but the early warning signals are jingling.

10-22-2017, 10:08 AM	#4356
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,977 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I will admit that I need a 12 step program for ereader\audiobook gadget addiction. Anyway, I continue to try to focus on books that I already own and not be distracted too much by free stuff, stuff from library and SALES. I am so weak about sales.

12-01-2017, 06:58 PM	#4357
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 20,210 Karma: 222235366 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: H2O, Aura One, PW5	I didn't buy anything in November. Where's the "patting myself on the back" emotie? It's the third month this year I managed to pull that off. In the interest of full disclosure, I admit that I waited until today to use the $5 coupon at Google Play so I could have bragging rights and that it's fortunate I don't count audiobooks. Just the same, this has been my best year in forever.

12-01-2017, 08:28 PM	#4358
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,189 Karma: 100500000 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I purchased one book in November using Google's $5 off promo. No regrets. There is something that I'd like to improve. Of the nine books purchased this year I've read only three which makes me think they weren't must haves/reads. However, my current read was bought in 2012! So, maybe there is hope for me yet.

12-01-2017, 10:56 PM	#4359
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	I've decided not to care too much as I don't buy a lot these days. As I've said in the Vent and Rant Thread in the Lounge, I've never read anything by Agatha Christie; not a single story featuring Hercule Poirot, even though I love to read Sherlock Holmes. Therefore I've bought the Complete Short Stories of Hercule Poirot, and every book featuring him, and I went all around the globe to get the best prices and coupons. I bought most of my 900+ books between 2011 and 2014, and my purchases since then were limited. I just add to my library what interests me at the moment (which is mostly stuff I've heard of for a long time, but didn't get around to reading), and as I will probably keep this library the rest of my life (in EPUB or a future format I'll convert it to), I don't worry too much when I'll read what.

12-03-2017, 03:51 AM	#4360
Jo69 Addict Posts: 204 Karma: 2070566 Join Date: Oct 2016 Device: Kobo. Samsung Galaxy Tab. Kindle 4 2011	My name is Joe and I am an ebook addict. I create a wish list and it increases daily lol Just found a new author Jeff Shelby On book 6 already

12-03-2017, 09:17 AM	#4362
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 71,495 Karma: 306214458 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Voyage	I've reduced my buying, but a changing in my commuting has meant I'm still falling behind.

12-03-2017, 09:50 AM	#4363
kyteflyer Wizard Posts: 1,841 Karma: 9547754 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Device: iPhone SE2020	I've gone through all those freebies I acquired from when I joined the forum and have reduced them to a half dozen (as opposed to the over 1000 I had) plus a few purchased. Alas, somehow, two which I purchased ended up deleted even though I did not actively delete them. Just as well it didnt matter hugely, they werent that good.