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Feb 10, 2011 11:37PM
I just have to vent my extreme frustration with shortsighted and narrowminded publishers. I live in South Africa and when I first bought my Kindle (May 2010) it was a godsend. I read a lot and sustaining my habit was unaffordable. Here, new books are very expensive and our public libraries are a joke. Now I had instant gratification at a fraction of the price! What has changed? I know that rising e-book prices are a reality no matter what e-reader you own and I can deal with it. The costs are, in some cases, still less than what a new book would cost me. But what irritates me is the fact that my selections have become very limited. About 90% of the books recommended in this group are not available to users in my country due to copyright restrictions. Even the IAD series which I was able to buy last year on Kindle, are no longer available. I would make the investment and buy the damn books locally, but finding them is almost impossible. After many months of fruitless searching, I had to import the Black Dagger Brotherhood series myself. By the way, shipping cost more than the books did! Unfortunately the e-books than I can purchase from a SA website are even more limited than the choices Amazon affords me and, in some cases, are even MORE expensive than an actual book! And naturally Kindle borrowing is only open to US readers... I can't believe that publishers knowingly restrict the sale of their authors' work by making it close to impossible for foreign readers to have access to it. Sorry, just had to get that of my chest. :(
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Chanelle wrote: "I just have to vent my extreme frustration with shortsighted and narrowminded publishers. I live in South Africa and when I first bought my Kindle (May 2010) it was a godsend. I read a lot and sus..."
Oh dear, do I know what you mean! Your rant is all too understandable, Chanelle!
Many ebooks I cannot download from France either. I have to buy the paperbacks (along with the shipping fees, which are killing me) and wait up to 2 or 3 weeks to get my books here! That means I won't be a part of the monthly readings sometimes because I won't receive the book in time to read and review it... Tell me about frustration! *growls*
Oh dear, do I know what you mean! Your rant is all too understandable, Chanelle!
Many ebooks I cannot download from France either. I have to buy the paperbacks (along with the shipping fees, which are killing me) and wait up to 2 or 3 weeks to get my books here! That means I won't be a part of the monthly readings sometimes because I won't receive the book in time to read and review it... Tell me about frustration! *growls*
Well, though its not the same thing it kind of is. I ordered a book from the UK amazon sight (Before I got my kindle) any way because a UK publisher bought the rights, they cancelled the US version of the book I had preorded for months. If I were to buy the UK publishers book, it would be double the price and I'd have to wait till July!!!!And FYI I do know a work around for the US Kindle site. PM me if you want to know what it is chantelle.
Gem H aka *Dhelirious* wrote: "Well, though its not the same thing it kind of is. I ordered a book from the UK amazon sight (Before I got my kindle) any way because a UK publisher bought the rights, they cancelled the US version..."Thank you. I don't feel so alone anymore!
La Chipie, maybe we should start our own monthly readings!
I ended up buying the books from bookdepository, which has free p+p!
Hey ladies! Chanelle, that's a good idea! Why not a monthly read thread for the "poor, desperate fans living outside USA"? LOL
Gem, I also buy quite a lot of books at bookdepository. They're usually fast enough, and not too expensive. The shipping, however, is still a problem, with 2,99€ per book. :(
Gem, I also buy quite a lot of books at bookdepository. They're usually fast enough, and not too expensive. The shipping, however, is still a problem, with 2,99€ per book. :(
La Chipie wrote: "Hey ladies! Chanelle, that's a good idea! Why not a monthly read thread for the "poor, desperate fans living outside USA"? LOLGem, I also buy quite a lot of books at bookdepository. They're usual..."
Gem, I also buy quite a lot of books at bookdepository. They're usual..."
I like your thread! What is bookdepository?
Bookdepository is a UK online bookshop. Usually, I buy their books via Amazon, for they often offer the best prices.
La Chipie wrote: "Bookdepository is a UK online bookshop. Usually, I buy their books via Amazon, for they often offer the best prices."Aaaah. Now I'm jealous. The shipping cost would probably be enormous. And I hate waiting :)
House full of sick people today. Starting
and trying not to get sick. :)
Just started
, and it is really good.
I have been swayed. Starting
tonight. :)
Jennifer wrote: "I have been swayed. Starting tonight. :)"
Oh, that one was a great read! I thoroughly enjoyed it! The main characters are beyond priceless, you'll see Jennifer!
BTW, I've just finished
and it was a wonderful story. You were right about that, girl! Now on to
... Can't wait to read Merripen and Win's story...
tonight. :)"Oh, that one was a great read! I thoroughly enjoyed it! The main characters are beyond priceless, you'll see Jennifer!
BTW, I've just finished
and it was a wonderful story. You were right about that, girl! Now on to
... Can't wait to read Merripen and Win's story...
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Courtney, I hope you don't get sick, and that your family gets better soon.
Jennifer I hope you enjoy Lord of Scoundrels. La Chipie I love Dreaming of You and Seduce Me at Sunrise.
Jennifer wrote: "I have been swayed. Starting tonight. :)"Finished. I couldn't sleep so I stayed up til very early this morning to finish it. Definitely a must read. :) I was hoping she'd shoot him again. He was so high maintenance for a bad boy!
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I didn't like how Sam was portrayed in this book.
Sam makes me laugh. I like how he acknowledges his caveman ways.
Chanelle wrote: "La Chipie wrote: "Bookdepository is a UK online bookshop. Usually, I buy their books via Amazon, for they often offer the best prices."Aaaah. Now I'm jealous. The shipping cost would probably..."
Book depository ships free world wide. I live in NZ, totally understand the frustration of purchasing books re price, but I am addicted to BD. My books end up about the NZ$10 mark (which, considering new ppb's here cost $22+NZ is fantastic).
I have also just discovered a site for secondhand books which ship free worldwide.... www.betterworldbooks.com Pretty reasonable prices as well.
I use BD for pre-orders (they work out even cheaper) and BWB when trying to fill in the gaps of my ridiculous mount TBR series.
Chanelle wrote: "La Chipie wrote: "Bookdepository is a UK online bookshop. Usually, I buy their books via Amazon, for they often offer the best prices."Aaaah. Now I'm jealous. The shipping cost would probably..."
Chanelle, the Book Depository offers free shipping worldwide. It doesn't help with the waiting problem, but at least you won't get hosed on shipping costs.
Oh Librarylass, I know Betteworlbooks too, and you're right that's a good place to look for secondhand books! I often order from them to fill the gaps in my shelves as well! ;)
Starting
tonight. on a side note: We watched Red tonight. Helen Mirren is officially my hero. lol
Jennifer wrote: "on a side note: We watched Red tonight. Helen Mirren is officially my hero. lol"I saw that in the theaters and loved it!! I didn't expect much going in and ended up laughing my butt off!
So excited just got
I almost screamed at the store when I saw it on the shelf!
It's out????!!!! I thought it came out on Tuesday! Need it now!
Reading
Very dark book about a manic/bi-polar artist, Jonas Whitaker and Imogene carter who gets involved with Jonas so he can teach her to paint. They both have very dark and troubled pasts that are slowly coming to light. Not a light and fluffy read at all. Did I mention Jonas is missing a hand?
Amanda wrote: "It's out????!!!! I thought it came out on Tuesday! Need it now!"Walmart must of put it on the shelves early cause it's not suppose to come out till tomorrow! I was almost going to pre-order it on my kindle... I'm so glad I didn't cause it was also $2 cheaper there lol!
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...anyone read this one? Is it good?I finished
this morning and I highly recommend it!
I loved
and
as well.
@ Megan: I really liked
and am definitely meaning to read more of the series. I think you'll like it for sure!
@ Bianca - I do believe I'll be heading out to Walmart today!
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Well I'm swinging between
and
only because I feel embarrassed about taking my romance book to work. I work with mosly guys, so I have to watch my Reading habits.
@Megan The Guardians of Eternity series is really good. Out of all seven books, there was only one I didn't like. I think it was book 4.I finished
, which was really good. I just started
.
Bianca wrote: "So excited just got I almost screamed at the store when I saw it on the shelf!"
You got it early!!!!??? I'm so Jealous!!! Can
t wait to start it, will hopefully be downloading at midnight!!!
Finishing my re-read of
so that I'm ready for
! I can't wait!!!!
Got sidetracked with
by finishing up the Jane True series
. Cute series. Anyan is nice!
Jennifer wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I have been swayed. Starting tonight. :)"Finished. I couldn't sleep so I stayed up til very early this morning to finish it. Definitely a ..."
Just ordered it can't wait for it!
Ursula wrote: "I'm currently reading 
"Makes you want to run out an buy all her books. This book is a teaser for more of her carpatian series, great writing style.
Haven't had a chance to do much reading because everyone at home/work has been sick. Now I'M sick so I actually get some reading time! Yay! Working through
!
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Very dark book about a manic/bi-polar artist, Jonas Whitaker and Imogene carter who gets involved with Jonas so he can teach her to paint. They both have ver..."Denise, I've read four of Megan Chance's books and they are very dark! I loved the others, I didn't like The Gentleman Caller much. I'll see what you think of this one, and your review to see if I'm up for the challenge.
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I'm reading
and really enjoying it! MUCH better than book 1.
I've just finished
and didn't like it. Sorry for those of you who loved it, but I had a very difficult time with Gabriel. Now, on to
!
and didn't like it. Sorry for those of you who loved it, but I had a very difficult time with Gabriel. Now, on to
!
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