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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Because I love books


I love books, I do, I'm a voracious reader.  I'll read anything, if I'm bored I'll read instruction manuals...it's just what I do.  Books are sacred, you don't write in them, you don't throw them away, you don't mistreat them, you just don't.  I held out on this whole e-reader revolution for a long time, I love my books they way they are.  I don't have to charge them, I can read them anywhere, I don't need wi-fi, just a trip to the library and the book world is at my fingertips.  I didn't want an e-reader, in fact I told my husband, "whatever you do, don't ever buy me one of those things."

   UNTIL, the Nook tablet came out.  Of course first I heard about the Kindle Fire, and I was intrigued and then while doing research (because I have to know ALL the pros, cons and specs before I buy anything) I found the Nook Tablet.  After MUCH deliberation, I got my oldest son one for Christmas thinking he can use it for college textbooks next fall.  He loved it, and showed me all the cool stuff it can do.  I wanted one.  So I decided that I would save up my Christmas money and buy myself one.  Shortly after the first of the year, I purchased mine.



  I love it, I do, here's the thing... I don't understand why the ebooks are so expensive?  If you buy a paperback book instead of a hard cover it's cheaper, so why isn't an ebook cheaper than a paperback?  Seems logical to me.  I don't care if I own it forever, I own a physical book forever, unless I get rid of it, so what's the difference?  It's not anymore portable than a real book and it doesn't cost anything to print, there's nothing to ship, so  in buying it you're really just paying royalties.  Do authors get higher royalties for ebooks? I know I can still use the library it just seems like more of a hassle to use than to just drive to the library run in and grab a book, that I can renew over and over if I want.  The e-library seems so complicated, and I still love the feel of a physical book, the smell of the paper, the feel of the paper, the weight of the book.  I suppose I'll just be torn between the two worlds until physical books are totally obsolete.

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  1. Everybody around me has ereaders of some type. I just won't do it. I love my books, and I hate to spend money. I have a great library system. There are 20 different libraries interconnected and I just go online, find the book I want and put it on hold. Whichever library has it available first ships it to my library then they call me and I go pick it up. There are a few books I buy, if I love them (yup, I own the entire Twilight Saga) but for the most part I don't pay to read cause if I did I would go broke.

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    1. Heather, I have the same situation at my disposal. I bought the Twilight Saga also, but I don't usually buy the books either, because I can get them when I want them from the library and like you, place a hold, get a notification and just go pick them up. I like my Nook, but I think I'll stick to the free books unless someone wants to buy them for me(giftcards). Seems like such a waste to own a bunch of books I'll probably read once and then what do I do w/ it. The Nook does have the option to "lend" a book to or from a friend (Nook friends, free app) so that's nice, but I still prefer the library.

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    2. Just curious, any book suggestions for me? I am eagerly awaiting Hunger Games from the library, but other than that I am dry on ideas. I did just pick up a book but haven't started it (it is from the young adult section, lol, I love teen angst)but am always looking for suggestions. Thanks

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    3. I'm also waiting on the Hunger Games, have you read The Help? GREAT book. The Outlander series by Diana Galdon is REALLY good too, but LONG. I just read a short one today called Children of the Mist...it's pretty good and suspenseful, quick read though. I haven't had much time to read lately, sometimes the short ones are good for that.

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    4. The Outlander series is one of my favorites. Can't wait for the next one to come out. Tried to read the Lord John books but couldn't get into them. I will have to try The Help, and Children of the Mist. Thanks!

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