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[Steph, Serious series addict]

Thanks, Ames. I'll have to check it out.

[Vivian]

It's actually a group read now for another GR group, but I haven't had the chance to start it yet. I'll let you know when I finally get around to it!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:D One of Santa's little elves, dressed as an adorable little Japanese man, stopped by Friday with:

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

lol

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:D

[Daffodil]

Went out to finish my Christmas shopping today. I tried to be good and buy for other people, but then I saw and it was on my wishlist.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I want to check out that series. It's always nice to treat yourself. Plus, that's like kismet, it was just sitting there waiting for you to walk by and buy it. :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Daffodil, it knew were coming!

My copy came on the 8th cause I'd preordered it, but I'm still to read the first one. LOL.

2011 for sure cause I'll put it them in the must-read challenge (is that the tbr one?). LOL.

[Daffodil]

It just leapt off the shelf into my arms. Honest. LOL.

I really was trying to be good, but I had to step into Borders to do a little research. I'm going to visit my brother and mother later this week. Mom's been eyeing the e-readers and she's so difficult to buy for, so he and I are going to go in together and get her one for Christmas. It's going to be the Nook Color or the Cruz Tablet, I'm not sure which yet. My biggest worry is she has some Macular Degeneration and I don't know if the LCD screen is going to be hard on her eyes. Just one of many questions on my list to present to the salesman when we're checking out different models.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL!!

Good luck finding the right eReader for mom. Hopefully there's one out there that'll be easy on the eyes.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Good luck Daffodil!!!

[Vivian]

Daffodil - Do your research, but I've heard better things about the Nook color overall, although that could just be due to popularity.

I would also suggest playing with the Cruz at Borders, but buying through Amazon, because Borders does NOT allow you to return e-readers. Someone in another group was not happy with her Cruz, but couldn't return it because of Borders policy. I think they're $250 either way.

My personal opinion - I originally really wanted a cruz tablet, but decided if I want all the bells and whistles of a tablet, I should just get an actual tablet, because in the end, you install the same apps anyways. Now the proud owner of a kindle - e-ink probably a little better on the eyes, since I spend so much time in front of a computer anyways.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Wow. I cannot believe Borders will not let people return ereaders! That's absurd. You can return computers up to 15 days with original receipt/packaging at most places, why not an ereader? Strange!

[Literary Ames]

I've ordered . It seems to be the big thing at the moment. Lots of people are recommending it to me so I caved even though it's a hardback, booo!

Pre-ordered the paperback of as well as

Grabbed some Amazon freebies:

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I got "Demon Girl" too, Ames. Love that cover!

[Vivian]

I agree, great cover :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Beautiful cover!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Grabbed some freebies around Amazon, B&N and Smashwords yesterday (Merry Christmas to me):

[Literary Ames]

My Kindle arrived on Christmas Eve and I've been grabbing freebies and cheap reads from Amazon ever since:



Freebies:

Did all the sales promo stuff at work today so I got a few bargains (the first two are English celebs - a comedian and a mathematician aka hot chick with brains):

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay! Happy Kindle Day! Enjoy!

LOL hot chicks with brains. :)

[Literary Ames]

OMG, I just got so excited over finding Amazon's 12 Days of Kindle (good till Jan 6) deals -ebooks for £1 each including some PNR!

Just got

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

I am going to check out the 12 days of Kindle and the freebies (is there a 12 days for the US?). I just grabbed a bunch before Christmas. I was particularly pleased to see House of Dark Shadows since it caught my eye at Borders. :)

I received from my lovely boyfriend.

I have purchased these in hardcover:
(pre-order)

And these in Kindle:

I have gift card money left but am going to wait a bit. I have to get through those and some I already have. I basically have my yearly challenge books bought and then some. EXCEPT for which isn't out yet.

I would love to know what any of you think of any of these books and series. :) Also if you want to buddy read any of these in the new year let me know. :) I am going to have a very happy new year!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Great buys, ladies!

AV, I couldn't find a "12 days of Christmas" @ Amazon US. If you find it, please share the link. :)

Happy Last Wk of 2010 to everyone!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I pre-ordered b/c I ordered and thinking I would wanna have all 3 on hand. I rec'd Tempest's Legacy today, even though release date is Jan. That'd be a super treat, if I had received the others too. LOL!

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Steph wrote: "Great buys, ladies!

AV, I couldn't find a "12 days of Christmas" @ Amazon US. If you find it, please share the link. :)

Happy Last Wk of 2010 to everyone!"

I believe it is called 12 days of Kindle and is UK only. I suppose we could Google it. I will give it a try. I will share if I find anything. :)

[Kristen]

This wasn't a splurge, but a TOTAL STEAL! I got a hardcover, first edition for $1.99 at Goodwill (my favorite book store):



I am impatiently waiting for the next Sookie, Forever, and Chloe Neill's next two.

[Kristen]

Steph wrote: "Grabbed some freebies around Amazon, B&N and Smashwords yesterday (Merry Christmas to me):

How do you get the freebies??

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Thanks, AV. Duh, I should'a thought to consult Vivian's secret beau, Google. LOL!

Kristen, I've thrown up some links for you. You need to have some sort of eReader - either stand alone, like a Kindle or software on an iPhone or similar to read some of them, others can be read on your PC. Also, check out our Book Freebies thread which has a lot of great resources to find eFreebies! :)

Amazon/Kindle Freebies
B&N/Nook Freebies
Smashwords

[Vivian]

Like I've said before, totally willing to share him ;)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! ;)

[Wan]

I'm officially broke. I think spent about $200 this month alone on books. I'm all over the freebies sites.

[Kristen]

Steph wrote: "Thanks, AV. Duh, I should'a thought to consult Vivian's secret beau, Google. LOL!

Kristen, I've thrown up some links for you. You need to have some sort of eReader - either stand alone, like a ..."

Thank you so much!!! I haven't gotten an e-reader yet, because I love the library and used book stores. I'll have to get one, especially if there are freebees to read.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Kristen, generally you can read the freebies on your computer if you don't have an ereader.

[Kristen]

Sandra wrote: "Kristen, generally you can read the freebies on your computer if you don't have an ereader."

Thanks!! I'll check that out, too!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Sandra wrote: "Kristen, generally you can read the freebies on your computer if you don't have an ereader."

Thanks, Sandra. I wasn't sure since I'm always reading them on some kinda eReader on my iGadgets. :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Ah, those of us reliant on our computers only are *cough, jealous, cough*

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Sorry Charlie :\

[Natalie]

Just bought these in waterstones with my vouchers from xmas Also bought without realising its the 2nd one so ordered the 1st off Amazon. My brother bought me some books but they are for my birthday so have to wait a week

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Great selections, Natframpton! And, Happy early Birthday! :)

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Yay Hunger Games! Wanna do a read-along next year?

[Vivian]

Hunger Games read along?? How bout soon, like January??

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:( wishing I was a HG virgin ... that or a re-reader

[Vivian]

I'm liking my re-read journeys so far, Steph! But maybe your memory is better than mine, I don't remember anything, and I have those, whoa, I do NOT remember that moments (thank you Ms. Frost), lol.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! I am pretty sure I'd have some of those moments with the series I read 2009-early 2010 for sure. Maybe even more recently. Guess I should consider re-reads in the new year. Just hate passing on a new2me to re-read, even when it's one I loved the first go-round.

[Vivian]

When you're finding a hard time getting to certain books...what should you do...create a challenge! The re-reads only challenge! Ugh, SOS is a bad influence on me, I think everyone can be turned into a challenge, lol.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! We accept that challenge. :) We're the same way, finding challenges in just about anything.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I love re-reading my favourites! Whether for the 1st time or the 10th - if it's good I want to re-read it!

[Natalie]

Books just arrived they are so pretty :D (some of the others are on there way there was a delay:(
also got Again some were delayed so i haven't received them in order haha

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I really like those Jet Mykles' stories Natalie. I've read the 1st 3 I think.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

You need potholders for her books, they are hot. :)