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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Feb 24, 2011 8:43:32 GMT
I've always loved books too, but I have got a kindle & I must say there is one huge advantage. I tend to read a lot of fantasy & historical stuff & by there very nature they tend to be big books, usually about 700 pages of more  I also love reading in bed, but with a big book I find it really hard to get comfortable (especially with hardbacks). My kindle's got all my favourites on it, but it's as light & small as a tiny paperback & it's got a built in light too that hangs over the top, so I can get really comfy. Jillyx One reason I didn't bother with a kindle was because I didn't think that my sort of book would be available...I read mostly fantasy and science-fiction...so, they're available are they? I get through about a book a week and usually buy 4-5 books every month... |
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Post by Jilly on Feb 24, 2011 10:21:41 GMT
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Post by Dr Bill on Feb 24, 2011 13:51:44 GMT
I don't pretend to know much about this Cheery, I leave the technical stuff to OH, but I believe that the kindle accepts any books available to download on-line not just from Amazon. Something about having to convert files into different formats  I've got the whole of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time on mine & you wouldn't want to cart that lot around in book format  Jillyx You can e-mail books in other formats to your kindle account. They are then converted to Kindle format and downloaded onto your Kindle. Some of the books on Gutenberg are already in Kindle format. I downloaded what I wanted to my computer then cut and pasted them onto my Kindle via USB. |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Feb 24, 2011 14:37:49 GMT
I don't pretend to know much about this Cheery, I leave the technical stuff to OH, but I believe that the kindle accepts any books available to download on-line not just from Amazon. Something about having to convert files into different formats I've got the whole of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time on mine & you wouldn't want to cart that lot around in book format Jillyx I've just started reading those....only on book 1... |
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Post by Jilly on Feb 24, 2011 16:06:59 GMT
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Post by Auricula on Mar 6, 2011 10:55:34 GMT
I love reading and get through several books a week. I could never read in bed - don't know how anyone does it...sooo uncomfortable. I don't have a Kindle, but don't rule out ever getting one....these things tend to creep up on us  I love crime novels and belong to a book group called "Coffee and Crime" run by St Ives library. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 6, 2011 12:17:40 GMT
Crime stories/ thrillers are my favourite too or any lawer ones.It depends on my mood.I've often thougth ot being part of a book group or club. Jenny is and writes reviews. I would'nt hesitate to buy a hardback if one came out and I just could'nt wait until it comes into paperback. The thing nowadays is not to actually have a hard back but they're still big heavy books. I also buy quite a few books from charity shops, it does save a good bit of money and I like a little browse.  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 6, 2011 16:57:44 GMT
Anyone watched the Book Fest programmes on BBC 2 yesterday
They are giving away millions to books to encourage people to read books
Not a Kindle in sight ;D
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Mar 6, 2011 17:15:13 GMT
I almost wished I had access to a Kindle when I bought Patrick Rothfuss' latest book...it weighs a ton.... |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 6, 2011 17:23:29 GMT
They are so heavy arent they - hard backs - I dont think tho that there is the same excitement as with a paperback - not the same smell ;D
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Mar 6, 2011 17:27:00 GMT
Yes...this one is being treated with love, even tho when I'm reading it in bed it keeps slipping and bashing me on the nose...  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 6, 2011 17:52:18 GMT
And your hands get cold and your arms - ;D
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Post by Amber on Mar 7, 2011 7:51:45 GMT
The only time I get to read books is in bed...for about an hour before I start nodding off. I prefer hard backs as they lie on the pillow better than paperbacks.....never buy 'em....we have a decent local library ;D
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I love crime novels and belong to a book group called "Coffee and Crime" run by St Ives library.
