Confessions of a book nerd

goodmonster

...I totally was NOT on the whole eBook bandwagon at first- I love the feel of a book in my purse, the sound of the pages turning, the sight of a filled bookshelf..etc etc.
However my husband got me a Nook for Christmas due to the fact that I have now run out of room on our two bookshelves (he gets a bottom shelf on one. What? The dude doesn't read.) and I complain constantly about how expensive a book is now-a-days.
At first I was a bit hesitant... this little computer thing is going to let me read things without my eyes wanting to die? And the books are cheaper on here? Riiiight.

Two months later now I am all about my little Nook- it goes with me pretty much wherever I go.

Plus, now I can read all the dirty romance novels I want with nobody judging me... muhahahaha.

What are your favorite things to read on your eBook device (kindle, nook, tablet, etc)?

Missy8856

Love my kindle Fire and use it for everything. I love, love , love to read!

MalDunc2012

So obsessed with the e-reader on my Ipad. Perfect for traveling! I AT LEAST doubled my reading volume with that investment...LOOOOVE it! Reading "Left Neglected" right now by Lisa Genova...It's awesome, you should download it!

MyFeistyEvolution

Plus, now I can read all the dirty romance novels I want with nobody judging me... muhahahaha.

Haha..yes. This.

I got a Nook for Christmas and I had just bought a ton of books. At first I was "meh, cool" but now I love it. Fits in my purse, take it everywhere. I don't have to go to the store when I have a book in my mind that I want ten minutes ago.

Love it!

I'm currently reading Act of Valor by Tom Clancy...love it.

Chagama

I use my Kindle for everything now. I love it.

Miss♥Ivi

I have a Galaxy tab and I use the Kindle App on there to read and download ebooks! I LOVE it! I just downloaded the Hunger Games trilogy! Can't wait to start reading them. I also have a few textbooks on there for my nursing classes. It's pretty cool that most new textbooks are including a tablet app to go along with their reading material!

Qarol

I have a thing about buying books. The thing is, I don't do it. I'm such a library geek. I reserve the books I want to read online, and I get an email when they're ready.

I've looked at the prices of ebooks...not much different than paperbacks. And I just lurve turning pages and smelling the books. But it seems the longer I hold out, the more pointless it becomes.

Should I just get an ereader already? I wish I could try one out for a few days, see how I like it.

shanlynt

Oh yah, love my KOBO Touch. I too thought I would miss the smell/feel of a new book but so far I'm loving the e-reader. There are times, I'm sure that I will still buy books, ones that I want to read often or display. Apparently, now that e-readers are so popular the sales of women's trash novels have skyrocketed. I guess now women wouldn't have to feel embarassed taking them to the checkout. Currently on my reader I have Dreams of Pearl and The Happiness Project. Might read the Steve Jobs bio next.

ilookthetype

I love my kindle. However, I worry that it gets lonely in my purse so I always have a book in there, too.

I'm *that* girl.

jskaggs1971

I have a thing about buying books. The thing is, I don't do it. I'm such a library geek. I reserve the books I want to read online, and I get an email when they're ready.

I've looked at the prices of ebooks...not much different than paperbacks. And I just lurve turning pages and smelling the books. But it seems the longer I hold out, the more pointless it becomes.

Should I just get an ereader already? I wish I could try one out for a few days, see how I like it.

My library lends ebooks. Many of them do now, and mine is very receptive to title requests. I send them an email asking for the title, along with the ISBN, and usually within a few days, I gt an email back to inform me that the title is in and being reserved for me. Bing, bang, boom.

lor007

I only read books with paper pages.

cekeys

I got a Kindle for Christmas & I love it. I've gone through all 3 Hunger Games, the Time Machine and am halfway through Pride & Prejudice. A big seller was that Amazon has so many free books.

maab_connor

i got a kindle for xmas and i ADORE it!!! i read a lot of fanfic - now i can DL that to my kindle and basically have it full of free porn. Aww yeah!!!!

and i LOVE reading smut on it b/c there's no cover w/ two half naked guys staring longingly at each other. I happen to appriciate those pics, but i get judged in public.

maidentl

...I totally was NOT on the whole eBook bandwagon at first- I love the feel of a book in my purse, the sound of the pages turning, the sight of a filled bookshelf..etc etc.
However my husband got me a Nook for Christmas due to the fact that I have now run out of room on our two bookshelves (he gets a bottom shelf on one. What? The dude doesn't read.) and I complain constantly about how expensive a book is now-a-days.
At first I was a bit hesitant... this little computer thing is going to let me read things without my eyes wanting to die? And the books are cheaper on here? Riiiight.

Two months later now I am all about my little Nook- it goes with me pretty much wherever I go.

Plus, now I can read all the dirty romance novels I want with nobody judging me... muhahahaha.

What are your favorite things to read on your eBook device (kindle, nook, tablet, etc)?

You sound just like me! (minus the dirty romance novels! haha) I do still enjoy "real" books. If I can get them cheaper used, I will. I prefer hard copies of certain things. But I have grown to love my Nook so much! The instant gratification when you want a new book can't be beat! I just finished read the Hunger Games trilogy. It's great when you finish a book in a series and can just immediately get the next one.

synthetiquecindy

Love love LOVE my kindle app.

cardbucfan

I have a Kindle and love it! Never thought I would because I am totally a library girl-I can't afford to support my reading habit if I buy everything! But Kindle finally allows library lending so it's the best of all worlds. I still get the new releases in Hardback from the library (although, it would be really nice to have the ginormous Stephen King book on my Kindle!) and check out books on my Kindle as well. It's great for trips too-no more needing half a suitcase to bring my books!

Runs4Wine

I have a thing about buying books. The thing is, I don't do it. I'm such a library geek. I reserve the books I want to read online, and I get an email when they're ready.

I've looked at the prices of ebooks...not much different than paperbacks. And I just lurve turning pages and smelling the books. But it seems the longer I hold out, the more pointless it becomes.

Should I just get an ereader already? I wish I could try one out for a few days, see how I like it.

I'm the same way - I never bought books before why would I want to pay for an ereader + the cost of ebooks. Then nearly 2 years ago I learned I can borrow books from the library. I currently borrow books from the LA County Library because their selection is better (I live in NorCal). So if you know people in larger cities you can get their library card and borrow e-books for free! It doesn't go against their real book check-out and it's impossible for you to have a late-fee

I doubled the amount of books I read thanks to my Nook and library lending! I think I've bought maybe 7 books since I got my nook and I believe they were all thanks to GC that people gave me.

sarahgilmore

I bought one of the original Kobos a couple years ago.
Love it. Would never go back.

Lots of people here are jumping on the Kindle bandwagon (apparently they're better but I don't see the appeal personally) But all the library ebooks are epubs and not mobi so sucks to be them!

ETA: actually, I lie.
I won't use the ereader for textbooks. A non-fiction book I just want to read? Sure. Something that I'm referring backwards and forwards with? Nuh uh,

Runs4Wine

Lots of people here are jumping on the Kindle bandwagon (apparently they're better but I don't see the appeal personally) But all the library ebooks are epubs and not mobi so sucks to be them!

This isn't the case anymore - but is why I originally selected a Nook vs Kindle. As of I think October, Overdrive now offers Kindle or ePub formats for their books, so kindle users can enjoy the library too.

goodmonster

Apparently, now that e-readers are so popular the sales of women's trash novels have skyrocketed. I guess now women wouldn't have to feel embarassed taking them to the checkout.

*raises hand*

yep that's me.

Hey I can be classy though! I love how there are some free classics on the Nook- just got Dracula AND Alice in Wonderland. Eee.

ESVABelle

...this makes me wanna bite the bullet and go buy an e-reader

felice03

I haven't jumped on that bandwagon yet. I love books, real books with pages. For me, its all part of the enjoyment of reading. Many of my friends have tried to convert me but I can't seem to bring myself to do it.

JamCubeChi

Ditto here-been thinking of gettng one. Usually buy my books at book stores, garage sales, thrift stores, mostly at the library (my library has a section called "friends of hte library"where people donate used books) the lirbary then sells them for a nonimal charge 75 cents to $5. I figure I'm helping them with the monetary donation and saving a bundle at the same time . I'm not one that has to have the latest best seller- I just love to read whatever peaks my interest at the moment. But you all are sure mamking the e-reader sound good. Have had my eye on either the kindle or the nook!

ndriedger

I use my phone because it always on me. I love it! And I only ever read book once so its kinda meanless to be filling bookshelves. So, I'm also saving trees.

sarahgilmore

Lots of people here are jumping on the Kindle bandwagon (apparently they're better but I don't see the appeal personally) But all the library ebooks are epubs and not mobi so sucks to be them!

This isn't the case anymore - but is why I originally selected a Nook vs Kindle. As of I think October, Overdrive now offers Kindle or ePub formats for their books, so kindle users can enjoy the library too.

Hence why I said *here*

dragonbait0126

I haven't jumped on that bandwagon yet. I love books, real books with pages. For me, its all part of the enjoyment of reading. Many of my friends have tried to convert me but I can't seem to bring myself to do it.

This was totally me. In fact it was one of my top 2 reasons NOT to get an e-reader. The other being the fact that I stare at a computer all day and didn't want to stare at a back-lit screen while trying to read. Then I got a Kindle (which is not back-lit). I can prop it up against a wall and read while I'm doing something else. I've been known to prop it up between the mirror and the faucet of my bathroom sink so I can read while brushing my teeth. I've proped it up against my toaster while making dinner. It's not as heavy in my purse as a paper book. I'm also one of those who at times reads more than 1 book depending upon my mood. With a Kindle, I can take all the books I'm reading with me. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE paper books but the ease and portability of a Kindle has it's benefits. Not to mention the games that are available as well even on the basic Kindle.

goodmonster

This was totally me. In fact it was one of my top 2 reasons NOT to get an e-reader. The other being the fact that I stare at a computer all day and didn't want to stare at a back-lit screen while trying to read. Then I got a Kindle (which is not back-lit). I can prop it up against a wall and read while I'm doing something else. I've been known to prop it up between the mirror and the faucet of my bathroom sink so I can read while brushing my teeth. I've proped it up against my toaster while making dinner. It's not as heavy in my purse as a paper book. I'm also one of those who at times reads more than 1 book depending upon my mood. With a Kindle, I can take all the books I'm reading with me. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE paper books but the ease and portability of a Kindle has it's benefits. Not to mention the games that are available as well even on the basic Kindle.

^^ this!! all of this.

taunto

I think its different for everybody. I mean I have had so many books at one point that I was literally able to make a table out of books.

I'm a computer professional and yet I still prefer an actual book. I don't even like the paper books, I buy the hardcover whenever possible!

I can see a lot of benefits of nook and other devices though but dont think I would ever like it

scampbellx

I LOVE books, I just love the smell, the touch, seeing how far you've gotten, physically turning the page..however I have heard so many good things about kindles I am really tempted!! But I think I would miss actual books.

emawbey

Totally love my kindle although i also never thought I would, it is just so light to hold when you read in bed so your hands don't get too cold. Currently reading Sherlock Holmes and loving it!

zombilishious

My kindle is my best friend, and Pixel of Ink is my favorite website for finding FREE books!