Will you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited? - Page 10

Catlady · 07-26-2014, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

Hmm, I guess I will need to decide if I am willing to buy a kindle fire.

I am doing a lot of thinking about this subject.

Seems like it would be easier to just sign up and try it out for the free month.

soondai · 07-26-2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rguion

I signed up for KU when I heard about the 3 free audible credits, see link below. After signing up for KU, I still don't see a new credit on my audible page. Is there another step to claim the 1st credit or did you guys just see it added right away?

http://www.audible.com/mt/KUTerms

I had to click thru the link in one of monkey's posts

click here:
http://www.audible.com/promo/offer/1..._1818?p=KUGIFT

rguion · 07-26-2014, 02:43 PM

Seems like Kindle Unlimited is having initial growing pains. I subscribed when I heard about the audible credit, not a bad deal there. I wanted to read Marcus Sakey's Brilliance novel - got that on my Kindle right away after joining KU. Disappointed that the audible edition wasn't included - but days later I checked the book page and indeed it said "Kindle Unlimited with Narration". I refreshed my audible app but the audiobook version never appeared! Finally I contacted Audible customer service and they added it for me.

I bet you many other titles will have narration added as time goes by and they straighten out the system.

Jessica Lares · 07-26-2014, 02:57 PM

I found some GREAT reference books that I'm currently going over! One is $16, another $17, and then another $13. Almost $50 worth of books right there that cost more than the subscription.

The most exciting thing about Kindle Unlimited I have come across so far!!

eschwartz · 07-26-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

No it is not the same link. You are talking about amzn.com/ku ? That does have the search, but not the categories. I want both, the categories and the search. Go from amzn.com/ku to "browse all titles in unlimited" - that is what I want and what I posted.

Ah, now I see what you wanted! But according to my browser at least, your link ALSO goes to the KU feature page...

(And no, I'm not upset about dragging this out.

Just a friendly conversation, right? Finding out new stuff is always good.)

shanghaichica · 07-27-2014, 08:07 AM

No. I prefer to *own my books outright. I don't like the idea of borrowing. Also I like to buy my books in bulk and then come back and read them at a later date so using a subscription service wouldn't work.

Bookworm_Girl · 07-27-2014, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

I found some GREAT reference books that I'm currently going over! One is $16, another $17, and then another $13. Almost $50 worth of books right there that cost more than the subscription.

The most exciting thing about Kindle Unlimited I have come across so far!!

This is an excellent point! I use my current subscription service for exploring reference books on many subjects. Those can be more expensive, and you don't want to buy without knowing they have the right information you need. Sometimes you just need a little bit of info but don't need permanent access to the whole book.

A similar example is I use my subscription service for exploring cookbooks.

I also just discovered that KU has Lonely Planet travel guides!

Jessica Lares · 07-27-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl

This is an excellent point! I use my current subscription service for exploring reference books on many subjects. Those can be more expensive, and you don't want to buy without knowing they have the right information you need. Sometimes you just need a little bit of info but don't need permanent access to the whole book.

A similar example is I use my subscription service for exploring cookbooks.

I also just discovered that KU has Lonely Planet travel guides!

Yeah, I saw those Lonely Planet guides aswell! There's some of the Dummies too.

Just looking around some more now, there's some stuff on Scrivener, Evernote, and Dropbox for anyone interested.

Bookworm_Girl · 07-27-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

Yeah, I saw those Lonely Planet guides aswell! There's some of the Dummies too.

Just looking around some more now, there's some stuff on Scrivener, Evernote, and Dropbox for anyone interested.

Looks like they have many of The Everything Guides too.

Sydney's Mom · 07-27-2014, 05:52 PM

I don't intend to subscribe beyond the 30-day free trial. I was thrilled when I saw main stream knitting books, and 34 pages, but after page 17 it is all single pattern stuff. Like I need 100 patterns for boot toppers. In terms of fiction, I picked up a couple books, but even if I don't read them before the month is up, I won't subscribe. Not Ready for Prime Time.

jbcohen · 07-28-2014, 08:05 AM

Look at the amount of dollars that you spend on ebook on a monthly basis and compare, do you spend more than $10 per month on ebooks. I typically spend any where from $12 to $32 per month depending on the type of ebooks that I am reading that month.So the unlimited program is a good idea, it will alow me to put a cap on the book buying. And before you ask, yes i do borrow from the library, however tha tssumes that the library has something for me, which they frequently do not.

tubemonkey · 07-28-2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

Look at the amount of dollars that you spend on ebook on a monthly basis and compare, do you spend more than $10 per month on ebooks. I typically spend any where from $12 to $32 per month depending on the type of ebooks that I am reading that month.So the unlimited program is a good idea, it will alow me to put a cap on the book buying. And before you ask, yes i do borrow from the library, however tha tssumes that the library has something for me, which they frequently do not.

I spend $0 per month on ebooks, so a subscription is definitely not for me. I get my books from the library, public domain, and free Kindle offers. There's always something for me to read; always.

fjtorres · 07-28-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I spend $0 per month on ebooks, so a subscription is definitely not for me. I get my books from the library, public domain, and free Kindle offers. There's always something for me to read; always.

A lot of free Kindle offers might be going away if KU does well by the authors.

tubemonkey · 07-28-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by fjtorres

A lot of free Kindle offers might be going away if KU does well by the authors.

No big deal for me. I'll shift that loss over to library and public domain books. When it comes to reading, I'll happily take whatever is at hand. I'm very easy to please.

Sydney's Mom · 07-28-2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

No big deal for me. I'll shift that loss over to library and public domain books. When it comes to reading, I'll happily take whatever is at hand. I'm very easy to please.

I bet you read cereal boxes!

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07-26-2014, 02:43 PM	#138
rguion Zealot Posts: 121 Karma: 623810 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Device: Kindle Oasis	Seems like Kindle Unlimited is having initial growing pains. I subscribed when I heard about the audible credit, not a bad deal there. I wanted to read Marcus Sakey's Brilliance novel - got that on my Kindle right away after joining KU. Disappointed that the audible edition wasn't included - but days later I checked the book page and indeed it said "Kindle Unlimited with Narration". I refreshed my audible app but the audiobook version never appeared! Finally I contacted Audible customer service and they added it for me. I bet you many other titles will have narration added as time goes by and they straighten out the system.

07-26-2014, 02:57 PM	#139
Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	I found some GREAT reference books that I'm currently going over! One is $16, another $17, and then another $13. Almost $50 worth of books right there that cost more than the subscription. The most exciting thing about Kindle Unlimited I have come across so far!!

07-27-2014, 08:07 AM	#141
shanghaichica Guru Posts: 989 Karma: 5782970 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Scribe,Kindle Oasis 3, iPad Pro 11, iPhone 13 Pro Max,iPad mini 6, PW5	No. I prefer to *own my books outright. I don't like the idea of borrowing. Also I like to buy my books in bulk and then come back and read them at a later date so using a subscription service wouldn't work.

07-27-2014, 05:52 PM	#145
Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,895 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	I don't intend to subscribe beyond the 30-day free trial. I was thrilled when I saw main stream knitting books, and 34 pages, but after page 17 it is all single pattern stuff. Like I need 100 patterns for boot toppers. In terms of fiction, I picked up a couple books, but even if I don't read them before the month is up, I won't subscribe. Not Ready for Prime Time.

07-28-2014, 08:05 AM	#146
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	Look at the amount of dollars that you spend on ebook on a monthly basis and compare, do you spend more than $10 per month on ebooks. I typically spend any where from $12 to $32 per month depending on the type of ebooks that I am reading that month.So the unlimited program is a good idea, it will alow me to put a cap on the book buying. And before you ask, yes i do borrow from the library, however tha tssumes that the library has something for me, which they frequently do not.