New member/ereader owner

ShooterMcGee · 03-09-2011, 02:42 PM

Well, I will be an ereader owner by the end of the day as the unit is out for delivery with UPS!

I have been considering an ereader for sometime, and in my research found this site. And it is awesome! The information and helpful, friendly members is refreshing.

I don't know how much I will use the ereader or whether I will fall into the backlit vs. non camp, so I went with the basic Sony PRS-350SC. I really wanted the library option, and was all set to get a NYPL non-resident card...which is no longer available

My local library lists over 60k titles, but searching for a few of my favorite authors brought up zero results. So I'm off to read some more posts here and find some other library options!

I'm an avid reader, and have a few favorite series that I read over and over:

Oulander series by Gabaldan
A Song of Fire and Ice by Martin (ADWD is pre-ordered!!)
Sookie Stackhouse by Harris
Riftwar Saga (and all that followed) by Feist

Having a teenaged daughter, I've read just about every Vampire/Witch/Supernatural series as well...hey, some of them are good reads!

But I'm always open to new authors/genres/series.

Looking forward to being a part of a great forum!

jbcohen · 03-09-2011, 03:29 PM

Most of the electronic reader screens fall into two groups: LCD and eink. Personally I preferr the LCD but thats a matter of taste. I have personally read some interesting series in the fantasy genre like you however i have a rather distate for the $10 cost of novels that seems to predominate these days, would rather pay less then that for books. Used to like Terry Goodkind until he got discovered and the costs of his novels went from $8 to $10, personally I would rather pay the $8.

There is a different Outlander series that I think of when I talk about Outlanders, its from Golden Eagle Library, a unit of Harlequin books. Its labled as written by James Axler but it really isn't.

Could never seem to like Gregory Martin, his switching of points of view seemed to be too confusing to me.

I might try out riftwar, however right now I am working on Harry Turledove, Southern Victory volume 2, American Front.

MickeyC · 03-09-2011, 06:55 PM

Hi ShooterMcGee and welcome to MobileRead

Phalgirl · 03-09-2011, 06:59 PM

I too an jumping into the eReader pool with both feet! I am not a techno person so I hope some kind soul will give me guidance. I grow orchids in a stand in my apartment and although its not nearly as good growing this way as opposed to a sun room; I don't do all that badly

Kindest Regards, m

hughes · 03-09-2011, 11:59 PM

Hi ShooterMcGee, welcome to MobilRead.

GeoffC · 03-10-2011, 04:20 AM

ShooterMcGee

Welcome to Mobileread .... I am assuming you mean Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series .... Culloden is nearby, and an eerie place to visit ....

Phalgirl

Welcome to Mobileread .... Orchids - wonderful ....

Valmore Daniels · 03-10-2011, 08:56 AM

welcome

ShooterMcGee · 03-10-2011, 02:30 PM

[QUOTE=GeoffC;1437129]

ShooterMcGee

Welcome to Mobileread .... I am assuming you mean Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series .... Culloden is nearby, and an eerie place to visit .... /QUOTE]

Yes, that is the series I was referring to. I have some Scottish blood in me and would love to visit someday.

ShooterMcGee · 03-10-2011, 02:32 PM

I appreciate the welcomes.

I found out the next county over from me participates with Overboard and they reciprocate with my county's library system. So I am eligible for a card! W00T!

03-09-2011, 02:42 PM	#1
ShooterMcGee Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 452 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington, DC metro area Device: Sony PRS-350SC	New member/ereader owner Well, I will be an ereader owner by the end of the day as the unit is out for delivery with UPS! I have been considering an ereader for sometime, and in my research found this site. And it is awesome! The information and helpful, friendly members is refreshing. I don't know how much I will use the ereader or whether I will fall into the backlit vs. non camp, so I went with the basic Sony PRS-350SC. I really wanted the library option, and was all set to get a NYPL non-resident card...which is no longer available My local library lists over 60k titles, but searching for a few of my favorite authors brought up zero results. So I'm off to read some more posts here and find some other library options! I'm an avid reader, and have a few favorite series that I read over and over: Oulander series by Gabaldan A Song of Fire and Ice by Martin (ADWD is pre-ordered!!) Sookie Stackhouse by Harris Riftwar Saga (and all that followed) by Feist Having a teenaged daughter, I've read just about every Vampire/Witch/Supernatural series as well...hey, some of them are good reads! But I'm always open to new authors/genres/series. Looking forward to being a part of a great forum!

03-09-2011, 06:59 PM	#4
Phalgirl Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kobo	Another Newby! I too an jumping into the eReader pool with both feet! I am not a techno person so I hope some kind soul will give me guidance. I grow orchids in a stand in my apartment and although its not nearly as good growing this way as opposed to a sun room; I don't do all that badly Kindest Regards, m

03-10-2011, 02:32 PM	#9
ShooterMcGee Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 452 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington, DC metro area Device: Sony PRS-350SC	Thanks for the welcomes! I appreciate the welcomes. I found out the next county over from me participates with Overboard and they reciprocate with my county's library system. So I am eligible for a card! W00T!

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03-09-2011, 03:29 PM	#2
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,032 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	Most of the electronic reader screens fall into two groups: LCD and eink. Personally I preferr the LCD but thats a matter of taste. I have personally read some interesting series in the fantasy genre like you however i have a rather distate for the $10 cost of novels that seems to predominate these days, would rather pay less then that for books. Used to like Terry Goodkind until he got discovered and the costs of his novels went from $8 to $10, personally I would rather pay the $8. There is a different Outlander series that I think of when I talk about Outlanders, its from Golden Eagle Library, a unit of Harlequin books. Its labled as written by James Axler but it really isn't. Could never seem to like Gregory Martin, his switching of points of view seemed to be too confusing to me. I might try out riftwar, however right now I am working on Harry Turledove, Southern Victory volume 2, American Front.

03-09-2011, 06:55 PM	#3
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi ShooterMcGee and welcome to MobileRead

03-09-2011, 11:59 PM	#5
hughes Addict Posts: 223 Karma: 1006020 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Akron, OH USA Device: Kindle PW, Galaxy Nexus, iPad 1	Hi ShooterMcGee, welcome to MobilRead.

03-10-2011, 04:20 AM	#6
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	ShooterMcGee Welcome to Mobileread .... I am assuming you mean Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series .... Culloden is nearby, and an eerie place to visit .... Phalgirl Welcome to Mobileread .... Orchids - wonderful ....

03-10-2011, 08:56 AM	#7
Valmore Daniels Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,592 Karma: 2822668 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle	welcome

03-10-2011, 02:30 PM	#8
ShooterMcGee Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 452 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington, DC metro area Device: Sony PRS-350SC	[QUOTE=GeoffC;1437129] ShooterMcGee Welcome to Mobileread .... I am assuming you mean Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series .... Culloden is nearby, and an eerie place to visit .... /QUOTE] Yes, that is the series I was referring to. I have some Scottish blood in me and would love to visit someday.

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