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to the original point, i myself am near exclusive to my nook these days... my "old dude eyes" being what they have become, it's just easier on me after spending a day at the computer for work.
Add to the fact the nooks (and kindles, etc) are perfect for traveling and the tablet versions also allow for games, web, movies as well as reading, i gave in to technology and have been reading more the past couple years on my nook then i did the years before when it was bound books only.
I'm sorry it took so long for me to get back here but I won't bore you with the details.
Thanks so much to everyone for the humorous and informative responses - they're great.
I think that what I'm seeing as a general trend here is that readers will read in whatever form is available/convenient/enjoyable for them and changing technology won't stop them. Am I right?
Printed books feel good and I imagine that tradition will continue.
On the plus side for e-readers and tablets, the ability to adjust type size and the overall cleanliness etc. (no more musty, dusty, books) is alluring.
In the process of moving for the second time in 8 years. The first time I packed around 40 boxes of books. Post Kindle, I packed around 16. That is a lot of load that I am NOT lifting this time around.
Amazon has a new program that I have benefited from as well - if you have purchased a paper book, and the publisher has agreed to the program (they are always reluctant to go along with Amazon's ideas at first, like the Kindle Lend feature), you can purchase the ebook for a sharply discounted price.
ETA: at 40-50 pounds a book box, that is about 1,000 pounds.
I was wondering if the bulk of the readers of this forum are die hard printed book fans or if many or most have migrated to the ipad (or other similar internet connected pads) for reading?
Where are you situated in this modern (good or maybe not) era?
I used to have a ton of books, but have downsized just 2 books now (coffee table art) These two books that I did keep the Kindle would simply never do justice to. Other books I have are on Kindle and I couldn't be happier. I enjoy the portability and it's also easier on my eyes. When we did our last move, I realized the amount of books I had was staggering and enough was enough. To add to what a poster above about packing 40 boxes of books..I agree. large quantities of books can make a move even more difficult.
I swore I would never go to Kindle, but then again, I said the same about the cell phone years back. I know some die-hard book lover who will never touch a Kindle, but it's all in personal preference. Both methods/meduims have their pros and cons. I also don't think the hardcover will go the way of the dinosaur, especially since there is still a big market for rare and antiquarian books.
I love my kindle! I breeze through books much faster than I do in paperback form. But I read a lot, and some books are somewhat expensive on amazon so I read used paperbacks instead.
One thing I miss on an e reader, is the summary about the book on the back. On the e reader, you just start in the book, I sort of like having a context about the story when I start reading it.
One thing I miss on an e reader, is the summary about the book on the back. On the e reader, you just start in the book, I sort of like having a context about the story when I start reading it.
true, though i guess until now i never really thought about it since that info can likely be found on the sites the books are purchased from (Amazon, BN, Smashwords) or even searched sites like Goodreads.
good point though.
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