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[Lisa]

Jeannette, Kindle is talking about being available at some libraries, a limited number of loans per book purchased.

If I'm remembering what Chrissie said, Kindle books can be loaned but only once for two weeks. (I could be off about the details.) Chrissie will know.

[Brenda]

I'm currently reading The Thief Lord. I had heard some good things so giving it a try.

[Lisa]

Brenda wrote: "I'm currently reading The Thief Lord. I had heard some good things so giving it a try."

I've had a friend who's been telling me about that book for years. Unfortunately, it's still languishing on my to-read shelf. I'll be interested in what you think, Brenda.

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Lisa wrote: "Jeannette, Kindle is talking about being available at some libraries, a limited number of loans per book purchased.

If I'm remembering what Chrissie said, Kindle books can be loaned but only once ..."

Thanks, Lisa! :)

[Olivia]

Jeannette wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Jeannette, Kindle is talking about being available at some libraries, a limited number of loans per book purchased.

If I'm remembering what Chrissie said, Kindle books can be loaned b..."

Thanks, Jeannette and Lisa! It'll be very cool if Amazon opens up to libraries...

[Carolynne]

Jeannette wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Jeannette, Kindle is talking about being available at some libraries, a limited number of loans per book purchased.

Many libraries own kindles and loan them out. I think it is up to each library how long patrons may keep them--in our library it is two weeks. We own three, all are loaded with the same materials, and usually they are all out. We have 27 books at present, including such quirky titles as "Zombies vs. Unicorns" and "Dash & Lily's Book of Dares." We have them set so borrowers cannot download or charge books without our password. So far that has worked. But just in case, our account has only about $30 in it at a given time. For several years Amazon refused to allow libraries to loan Kindles, but I think they realized that libraries are a big market (just as we are for books). Plus, libraries were doing it anyway. I think they are considering making the books available for a limited number of loans--after a certain number they would just self-destruct, a la Mission Impossible. But that does not seem to be occurring yet. If they make it too difficult, libraries won't play.

[Manybooks]

Carolynne wrote: "Jeannette wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Jeannette, Kindle is talking about being available at some libraries, a limited number of loans per book purchased.

Many libraries own kindles and loan them out. ..."

That sounds reasonable. I just hope that books on loan would not self-destruct, i.e. disappear while a patron is reading them. I know if that happened to me, I would likely assume that I had done something wrong and wrecked the kindle.

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One of the publishing houses had proposed a 27 times loan for e-books (check it out 27 times, and then it goes poof). This puts a huge financial burden on any library that wants to "own" this title, having to re-purchase repeatedly.

I'm impressed that your library loans out an actual Kindle, Carolynne. I was thinking more along the lines of being able to check-out an e-book in Kindle format. I think right now our library's e-books download to your PC, but I'm not even sure about that.

[Beth]

I am reading The Stand by Stephen King! i like it so far:) got along way to go lol!

[Irene]

re the lending of books on Kindle, yes you can do this, other e-book owners lend their books, I will see if I can find the link.

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Thanks, Irene!

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I'm reading . It's different....

[Kathy]

Word After Word After Word was a quick children's read for me today. It's a great little book, highly recommend it. I'm now reading a young adult book by Blue Balliett, The Danger Box

[Kimberly]

I'm reading

[Kathy]

Jeannette wrote: "I'm reading . It's different...."

This one looks very interesting, Jeannette. Let me know what you think of it.

[MARGO]

I Just started reading Somewhere In Time

[Lauren]

Margo wrote: "I Just started reading Somewhere In Time"

I liked the book - although I personally liked the movie better, which is unusual. The movie is one of my favorite movies.

[John]

Just starting . Her first book was great!

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Lisa wrote: Right now I've started The Colony: The Harrowing True Story of the Exiles of Molokai and I'm interested in it because I loved Moloka'i so much, I wanted to read a non-fiction account of the place.

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I just started this one yesterday!

[Lisa]

Christine wrote: "I just started this one yesterday!"

I really enjoyed it, and looked especially for the years that corresponded with those covered in Moloka'i.

I'll be interested in what you think of this book, Christine.

[Kathy]

Lisa and Christine, I can't believe I still haven't gotten to The Colony yet, especially since I want to visit Molokai this summer. I loved Alan Brennert's fiction book, Molokai and bought The Colony after reading it. I am, however, getting ready to start Honolulu, the other Hawaii novel by Brennert.

[Lisa]

Kathy wrote: "I am, however, getting ready to start Honolulu, the other Hawaii novel by Brennert."

I've heard that Honolulu isn't as good as Moloka'i (what could be?! ;-) ) and the plot outline doesn't appeal to me as much, but if you love it, Kathy, I might consider bumping it up my queue. The Colony: The Harrowing True Story of the Exiles of Molokai was excellent but I still preferred the fictional novel Moloka'i.

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Kathy wrote: "Lisa and Christine, I can't believe I still haven't gotten to The Colony yet, especially since I want to visit Molokai this summer. I loved Alan Brennert's fiction book, Molokai and bought The Col..."

I did a Kindle download. It was impulsive, but I was in the mood for non-fiction. We'll have to figure out if we can do that kindle lending. I still don't get it.

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Lisa wrote: "Kathy wrote: "I am, however, getting ready to start Honolulu, the other Hawaii novel by Brennert."

I've heard that Honolulu isn't as good as Moloka'i (what could be?! ;-..."

I liked Honolulu, although not as much as Moloka'i. It was good though.

[Lisa]

Christine wrote: "I liked Honolulu, although not as much as Moloka'i. It was good though."

Well, it is on my to-read shelf. Maybe I'll get to it eventually.

[Lauren]

I finally finished The Distant HoursI had to put it down as I had many numerous library books to read. It was good - but not my favorite KM book. Currently reading Princess in the Spotlight continuing Frostbite and reading The Punch: One Night, Two Lives, and the Fight That Changed Basketball Foreverfor my June book club read. Reading EXTRAVAGANZA!

[[deleted user]]

Wow! I definitely could not keep so many books going at once. Enjoy! :)

[Kimberly]

I'm reading and

[[deleted user]]

I finished The Colony: The Harrowing True Story of the Exiles of Molokai but I can't write a review from my phone or I will go insane with frustration. Very good though! I think I would have given it 5 stars if it had read a little more like a novel, but I gave it 4.5. Some of it was not as personal as it could have been. I am not sure if that makes sense. But I feel like I learned a lot. I would love to visit. Kathy, I will be dying to see pictures!

[Kathy]

I am loving Honolulu as much as Moloka'i, a very pleasant surprise. I must just really like Brennert's writing. Of course, it helps knowing that I will be in Honolulu soon and learning about its history.

[Lauren]

Just started reading Princess in Love and The Punch: One Night, Two Lives, and the Fight That Changed Basketball Forever I decided I fully intend to read the entire "Princess Diaries" series before the end of the summer. I would like to read MC's new book Abandon

[Kimberly]

I'm back to reading :) I love Robyn Carr.

[Lisa]

Kathy wrote: "I am loving Honolulu as much as Moloka'i, a very pleasant surprise. I must just really like Brennert's writing. Of course, it helps knowing that I will be in Honolulu s..."

Oh, good to know. I'll get to it at some point. Can't wait to hear if you feel the same way once you're through with the book, Kathy.

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I've just started Winston and Clementine.

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I am reading Pictures of You

[Brenda]

I just finished up . I gave it four stars. The cover art and the wonderfully detailed illustrations at the beginning of each chapter give it a feel of historical children's fiction. There is a very nice strong bond between the two main character Bo and Prosper. Nice side connections with the other orphan children they encounter along the winding canals. The only thing that didn't seem to sit right with me was some of the magic that was introduced at the end of the story. Overall it moves at a good pace and has some nice themes.

[Lorraine]

I'm currently reading a Dick Francis that I hadn't read before: Nerve. It's the second novel he wrote, dated 1964, and is quite short (just a little over 200 pages) but very exciting.

[Felicia]

I'm still reading Quo Vadis on my kindle in the mornings. In the evenings, I'm reading books I borrowed from a friend. They are the Buchanan series books by Julie Garwood. My only issue is they don't have numbers on them so I'm not reading them in the correct order! :) Still good books, just wish I'd read them correctly.

[Kimberly]

I'm reading and

[Olivia]

I am reading If I Loved You, I Would Tell You This by Robin Black. If I Loved You, I Would Tell You This: Stories Another e-book from the public library.

[Darlene]

I'm reading "How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf" by Molly Harper! Love it so far! Reminds me of Charlaine Harris' style of writing!

[Manybooks]

I'm reading some books on Helen Keller. Helen Keller: Rebellious Spirit is quite informative and rather textbook-like, but really interesting, especially because it deals with all of Helen Keller's life; many books, especially for children and young adults (this is considered a book for ages 10 and older) stop at the time when Annie Sullivan (the so-called miracle worker) teaches Helen Keller language. I'm enjoying this book a lot, although if you want a more emotionally engaging young adult story on Helen Keller (written as a first-person narrative, in the voice, authentic sounding voice of Helen Keller's teacher Annie Sullivan), Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller is just excellent, an engaging non-fiction book that actually reads like a novel, where one feels with and for the characters.

Author Sarah Miller has (in my opinion) really captured Annie Sullivan's voice, but really, all of the characters are both realistically and convincingly portrayed. It does, unlike Helen Keller: Rebellious Spirit stop when Annie teaches the word "water" to Helen and Helen realises its meaning, and I would have loved for the book to have included some additional information (like about Helen in college etc.), but it is a wonderful and surprisingly fresh account of the famous story of Annie Sullivan's first few months with Helen Keller.

[Kimberly]

I'm reading , and

[[deleted user]]

Christine wrote: "I am reading Pictures of You"

Finished.....mixed feelings...

[[deleted user]]

I started Lisa See's new one, Dreams of Joy: A Novel

[Lauren]

Christine wrote: "I started Lisa See's new one, Dreams of Joy: A Novel"

Let me know how this is, I wasn't crazy about the first one. I preferred Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

I'm still reading The Punch: One Night, Two Lives, and the Fight That Changed Basketball Forever and I just started after LONG coaxing from a friend who couldn't believe I've never read a V.C. Andrews book in my entire life - Flowers in the Attic - I'm just about to start the second chapter, interesting so far. My friend warned me that the minute you start a V.C. Andrews book, you can't stop, even though it deals with such taboo subjects.

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Lauren wrote: "Christine wrote: "I started Lisa See's new one, Dreams of Joy: A Novel"

Let me know how this is, I wasn't crazy about the first one. I preferred [book:Snow Flower and the Secret F..."

I may not be the best judge for you because I liked Shanghai Girls a lot.

[Ellen]

I'm reading both of which I love and which makes me want to never join another challenge as long as I live.

[Maude]

Elie, I have read books like that, too! Usually, I want to throw them against the wall (I don't!). You are very funny!

[Ellen]

I have been known to throw a book against the wall in my lifetime. Of course, not any on a kindle. That could be bad.

And not any of the above.Not yet, anyway!