Confessions of a book nerd

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  • Pookylou
    Pookylou Posts: 988 Member
    i have an iPad and have downloaded a couple of book on it, never read them! Much prefer real books (even though I have a billion), I miss the smell
    I used to work in a bookshop so have a bit of an issue with ereaders in general :grumble:
  • felice03
    felice03 Posts: 2,644 Member
    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

    <gasp> I would LOVE to make a table out of books! i feel a weekend project coming on...
  • grmpy1
    grmpy1 Posts: 462 Member
    I love my kindle. I just finished "The Next Always" from Nora Roberts and I had gotten it from my library.

    I use a website called Pixel of Ink to get all my books (other than my library books). Most of these are free books and I get an e-mail every day telling me about new ones available. I have had my Kindle over a year and have yet to pay for a book.
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    I felt the same way. I do feel guilty that I'm putting people out of jobs. Paper manufactures, Printers,, Truck Drivers, Store associates, Distributation Centers .......
    I read 2-4 books a month.
    I broke down and go a Kindle and love, love, love it. When I finish one I just click on another.
    I am so happy I don't have to store or find somewhere to donate my books.
  • binariiangel
    binariiangel Posts: 146 Member
    I had my original e-book reader for 3+ years, though I just also recently got a Nook Tablet, I love it even more than my old Sony E-book reader. I also rooted :D, but it's great that I can find a lot of the books that I've read, but have 'misplaced' over the years. It also is saving me money in the long run, because I can always backup my e-books on my external hard drive, and not have to worry about getting them again & again! While I still love regular books, I love ebooks as well!
  • amybrauch
    amybrauch Posts: 250 Member
    I have my Kindle Fire w/ me all the time. I love getting all the free books on Amazon and I have discovered that I can read it while doing the elliptical, so it has really made my workout so much better!!

    I still LOVE real books. I always will. In fact, I went and bought a hard back after I got my Kindle, but I love to share some of my books w/ my mom and grandma, so I will not stop buying the real thing just because I have Kindle now.
  • MsPetuniaPig
    MsPetuniaPig Posts: 74 Member
    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.

    Great books! Get them read before March 23rd. I hope the movie can live up to my expectations!
  • FaeryBaby
    FaeryBaby Posts: 104 Member
    I have a Kobo, but I don't really use it for reading. The main reason I wanted it is because most of my knitting pattern downloads are pdf files, so I can put them on my ereader and tuck it in my knitting bag. No magazines or loose sheets of paper to carry around!
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    I use a Kindle Keyboard. I rec'd it for my B-day in December and I read everything on it. I have downloaded and bought countless books. :) I read all kinds of books... Recently I discovered 'The Hunger Games'. I love the series. It may be young adult but I think the character is easy to relate to for all ages.

    As for the Kindle....I love it.... So convenient...easier to carry aroudn then some books too! And, you never have to worry about book marking your page! haha
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    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.

    Great books! Get them read before March 23rd. I hope the movie can live up to my expectations!

    LOVE! The first 2 books are especially amazing. Can't wait for the movie in March!!!!!
  • lostsanity137
    lostsanity137 Posts: 298 Member
    I LOVE my Nook! I had so many books overflowing off of bookshelves that I desperately needed something to save space. It does just that and more! I always have plenty of books on me, and can buy more instantly, and I just love it!

    I can also set it up on my desk at work and read while I am working! Just don't tell my boss! XD

    I don't know what I would do without it now!
  • LoriBarefoot
    LoriBarefoot Posts: 218 Member
    OMG!!! I am soooo addicted to my kindle AND the dirty romance novels!!... I could hide it at first but now my husband has found me out. So now he knows why I'm reading all the time and grinning like a opossum! He laughs but he reaps the benefits. haha



    I've read about 15 since Christmas! :o)
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