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How do you like to read?
Josen wrote: "So have you eReaders heard of Bookbub.com? You pick your genres you like, then everyday they email you picks of the day from different sites (Amazon, Nook, etc) and all the books are usually under..."I've subscribed since they started. They're awesome!
What's the selection like? Is it mostly indie stuff?
Justin wrote: "What's the selection like? Is it mostly indie stuff?"No, there's a lot of very popular stuff. You can also choose your favorite authors and they send you notice when one of their ebooks are cheap. I chose Stephen King, Amy Tan, Colleen McCullough, Michael Chrichton and a few others. It's an exciting to get those because you know it's something you will want.
Look at their books. You don't have to sign up to see some of their offers, just click...https://www.bookbub.com/home/
Awesome. I'm all signed up now! Thanks!!
Be careful, the books are so cheap you may end up getting quite a bit. :)
Josen wrote: "Be careful, the books are so cheap you may end up getting quite a bit. :)"Totally realistic pitfall! Those $.99, $1.99 and $2.99 purchases add up quickly!
Thanks for the info on it tho'. I hadn't really looked too deep into it because they were eBooks but I didn't know you could pick authors. Uh-oh looks like I got do more research into it.
Josen wrote: "So have you eReaders heard of Bookbub.com? You pick your genres you like, then everyday they email you picks of the day from different sites (Amazon, Nook, etc) and all the books are usually under..."Yes... have found many new authors that way. I look forward to my daily email!
That moment when you go to the library to pick up the 3 books you have on hold, and two more showed up under your name so you end up going home with 5 ^_^
Our library has a section where books are for sale. Donated books or old library books and I am such a sucker for it! I'll go in and only pick up the 2 or 3 I have on hold, but ALSO pick up 2 or 3 used books I bought.
My library has that too but I've actually controlled myself and not gone to buy any. BUT I purposely won't hold put any books on hold just so I can go and peruse the shelves. Lol
I love putting books on hold due to pure laziness. It's like shopping. I know what I want and I just want to walk in and grab it. If I perused the shelves, I'll end up bringing home more than I could ever read.
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But, since I can check out up to 100 books, why not check out a few each time I go!?
Also, since I am now fully accepting e-readers, it is kind of therapeutic to log on to the online library and paruse the new releases while adding some to my wish list. That is exactly how I have gotten in line early for the last couple Stephen King titles. Also, it is kind of like browsing the library anywhere, anytime and I can check out something right away if I need literary therapy.
Geez I would love to read outside in the evenings but it isntoo cold at the moment and when it does start to warm up there are too many mozzies!!!
Lol yeah I wondered what mozzies meant.
Kandice wrote: "Our library has a section where books are for sale. Donated books or old library books and I am such a sucker for it! I'll go in and only pick up the 2 or 3 I have on hold, but ALSO pick up 2 or 3 ..."
My library has that also, and it's like a hidden cart so it's usually pretty full when I get there because everyone thinks it's just a regular cart full of books. I take advantage of the discounts all the time! :)
My library has that also, and it's like a hidden cart so it's usually pretty full when I get there because everyone thinks it's just a regular cart full of books. I take advantage of the discounts all the time! :)
Mine has the books on two oak bookshelves as you walk in the door so they are easily missed! I once found an autographed copy of Dead Until Dark on there and all the hardbacks are a dollar regardless and paperbacks are $0.50. What a find!!!!
Kandice wrote: "Mine has the books on two oak bookshelves as you walk in the door so they are easily missed! I once found an autographed copy of Dead Until Dark on there and all the hardbacks are a d..."
That is a great find!!! :)
That is a great find!!! :)
haha yes sorry mosquitos they are horrible!
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Kandice wrote: "Mine has the books on two oak bookshelves as you walk in the door so they are easily missed! I once found an autographed copy of Dead Until Dark on there and all the hardbacks are a d..."Aw geez, see..... now the next time I go to the library (which will be in a few days) I'm gonna have to check out the books on sale. lol
Matthew wrote: "I might stay using mozzies - it is a cool word that might make them seem less annoying!"Yes mozzies sounds much better. :)
But a big mozzie problem down here, but the flizzies are pretty out of control!
The snozzberries taste like snozzberries!
Lol! okay I think you lost me on that one. :)
Ooooh! Lol!! It's been forever and a day since I saw that movie. And honestly the Oompa Loompas freaked me out. hahaha!
I use the word "wonky" all the time and my kids all thought it had something to do with that book until they re-read it as adults.Our neighbors have a pond that they don't care for so we occasionally get mozzies (love it!) but it's not normal to have them where I am.
As far as that book bin goes...you never know where you will find treasure so look everywhere is my motto! ;)
I can't even imagine what that is like! They are everywhere! haha
Sorry for hijacking this thread, but will we be reading a new book in September? Follow up question... what will it be?
Lol you have got to keep up :) Next book is Vurt by Jeff Noon. I picked it up today.
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FYI: September Book-a-Book Club Pick: Vurt
When I lived in Russia, it was all about the Kindle. Great for reading on the Metro or bus. When we moved to Indiana, the library's bookmobile makes stops at our apartment twice a month so I put books on hold and get them delivered practically to my door.The weird thing about living here though and regularly passing the main library while I run errands is how sometimes I'll just randomly find myself at the library. Then, the next thing I know, I'm standing at the checkout with a pile of books in my arms. It's like a time warp or something. XD When I come home and tell my husband he just laughs.
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Abigail wrote: "When I lived in Russia, it was all about the Kindle. Great for reading on the Metro or bus. When we moved to Indiana, the library's bookmobile makes stops at our apartment twice a month so I put bo..."The library is the greatest thing ever........I mean so many books at one's disposal to read......for FREE! :)
The library used to be a second home to me too. Since having kids, I spend a lot less time there, but we do make it occasionally. My oldest is 3 and my youngest is 18 months. I really look forward to taking them more when it's not such a task. It's getting easier and easier though :). My current best friends are borrowed books, Kindle, and Amazon. I really want to explore Ann Arbor, and find some good used book stores too, so if there's anyone from around here who knows of any... ;-). I need to figure out if the library has a book mobile--that would change my life!
This bookmobile thing sounds awesome. I seriously feel like I'm missong out!
It's pretty epic.Unfortu ately it's one of the only things that make this town any good lol
I read everything on my Kindle. I love that all my books are in one spot so there isn't a mess. Plus, it's easy to swipe pages and watch my reading percentage. With paperbacks, for whatever reason, they always want to curl up, forcing me to use my elbows to lay it flat. Not fun.
I prefer to have physical books in my hand, even then I prefer the feel of a hardback as opposed to a paperback. I try to avoid the mass market paperbacks (especially if I am purchasing). I was working 4 nights a week at a public library. Even though I quit, I find that I am still making just as many trips there as I was before. Not to mention, my check out list is in the double digits. Occasionally, I use my kindle (just the basic one) but I never buy the kindle version. I also listen to audiobooks in my car -- all the time. I rarely listen to music in my car. All I can say is thank God for public libraries and the inter-library loan system or I would spend more on books than food.
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When it comes to physical books - I love trade paperbacks. The ones with thin paper but lots of pages (which makes them thinner but heavy) are perfect!
Matthew wrote: When it comes to physical books - I love trade paperbacks. The on..."These are exactly what I look for when I buy a paperback. I just couldn't remember what they were called. If I own a mass market one, chances are it was only available that way, or it was a gift.
Wow... Had no idea the difference of paperbacks. lol Very informative.
When you are looking at a book from the cover, the mass market are smaller than a trade. They typically use less quality paper and binding as well, hence why they are cheaper. Personally, I think the covers on a trade paperback are more appealing as well. Here is a picture comparison that shows the size difference:http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gW6kRkLf7Gk...
Richard wrote: "If I own a mass market one, chances are it was only available that way, or it was a gift. "See, this is why I feel at home on Goodreads. 1000% agree.
I have one mass market paperback because (atleast at the time) it was the only choice. Trade paperbacks are where its at! Hardcover is okay, unless the book is over 400 pages... I'm not a body builder.
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That's a really good idea. I usually use goodreads and creeping on people's currently reading lists to get some recommendations haha. I don't dabble much in the eReaders even though we have one, I just can't give up my paperback books :)