11-22-2007, 12:10 PM | #16 |
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Right. I have the books to re-read, not to impress my friends.
Although, I do really enjoy being able to loan a book to a friend that I think they would like. It's an especially nice feeling to be able to introduce a friend to a new favorite, don't you think? And that's a lot harder with ebooks, sadly. |
11-22-2007, 12:36 PM | #17 |
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Baen have a great "buy one, give one as a gift" deal for their webscriptions bundles. But Baen do so many things right!
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11-22-2007, 12:45 PM | #18 |
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Well, theoretically, lending e-books should be easier. And once more people are used to e-books, it will be.
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11-22-2007, 12:48 PM | #19 |
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Actually the acronym idea might work.
Read and trash edition (RAT) Read and keep edition (RAK) Read and toss would work as well but that might confuse our UK friends. I agree that many people don't care if you can read it more then once. My mother doesn't understand why I buy books when you can get them for free at the library. I like to think I can read them again in the future but I'm realizing it's not likely to happen. Mainly I want to compensate the author. I would like to have the option when I buy the book though as to the life expectancy of it (paperback vs hardcover idea). Some reference books I'd like to keep for a long time. |
11-24-2007, 07:29 AM | #20 | |
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Read and Delete edition (RAD) Read and Save edition (RAS) To me, more accurate, and sounds a bit less caustic. |
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