eReaders vs Dead Trees

[Bill]

I can't read an eReader...simply can't. It's got to be paper. I'm also a collector, and I take great pleasure in the books on my shelves. It should be noted that I also listen to music on vinyl and cd, and only use an MP3 player for the gym, traveling, and to plug into the car.

[Laureen]

Bill wrote: "I can't read an eReader...simply can't. It's got to be paper. I'm also a collector, and I take great pleasure in the books on my shelves. It should be noted that I also listen to music on vinyl and..."

I am totally with you Bill. Books have a life. Smell, touch, texture, words. Walk into any Library and be inspired.

[Jane]

Laureen wrote: "Bill wrote: "I can't read an eReader...simply can't. It's got to be paper. I'm also a collector, and I take great pleasure in the books on my shelves. It should be noted that I also listen to music..."

I feel the same. I do listen to CDs, except for those LPs I've kept because they are not out on CD.

[Bill]

Would also be petrified about dropping a kindle in the bath.

[Jane]

Ditto for "dead tree" book!

[Msjodi777]

Ha, you would think that a crazy old broad like me would prefer dead tree books too, after all that's what I grew up with. However, I spent most of my life hauling around cases and cases and cases of books (this was also before the used book stores opened up) and I have moved on to the ereaders, and actually more often audiobooks. My eyes are getting pretty dim, and there are so many times that I just can't see to read the print in a dt book. With my kindle app on my iPad, I can make the print large enough for my old eyes to read. Makes all the difference in the world.

And while my preferred method of "consuming" a book is to listen to it while I knit, I am finding more and more books that aren't available in audio format, so I return to the ereader.... of course, having said all of that, I have to admit that I am sitting here waiting for my shipment of dt books to arrive. These are books I purchased simply because I can't get them in digital format. DT books are not dead (sorry couldn't resist), and will be around for a long time, but I do appreciate having all the different options available so I can read the way I want. <><

[Jane]

Msjodi777 wrote: "Ha, you would think that a crazy old broad like me would prefer dead tree books too, after all that's what I grew up with. However, I spent most of my life hauling around cases and cases and cases ..."

Each method has its place.

[Msjodi777]

Jane wrote: "Each method has its place...."

and it's adherents... LOL But as with my knitting, I don't believe in reading (or knitting) police, and anyone who tries to set themselves as one probably shouldn't be trusted.

Oh, and I did admit it in one of the other threads, today, I spent today reading a dt book, quite simply because I couldn't find it anywhere in digital format but also because I really needed the quiet.... I will feed my reading addiction any way that I can, and while I prefer digital formats, am not adverse to dt at all if I can't get it any other way. <><

[David]

Although I am a devout ebook fan, I still cannot resist used book stores. In fact I just picked up a Lincoln Child title that I didn't have in digital format for four bucks ($14.99 in ebook format). I doubt I will ever totally give up on DT books because, as Msjodi said in the above post: "I will feed my reading addiction any way that I can."

[Msjodi777]

David wrote: "Although I am a devout ebook fan, I still cannot resist used book stores. In fact I just picked up a Lincoln Child title that I didn't have in digital format for four bucks ($14.99 in ebook format)..."

Oh, I do so envy you.... when I moved here, there were 4 or 5 used bookstores, but all of them have closed. Not sure why that is, but they are all gone. There are still online used "bookstores" and while the cost of the books are especially low, the shipping costs put the price right back up there. Ah, well, the addiction must be fed, right? <><

[David]

Msjodi777 wrote: "David wrote: "Although I am a devout ebook fan, I still cannot resist used book stores. In fact I just picked up a Lincoln Child title that I didn't have in digital format for four bucks ($14.99 in..."

This bookstore was in Frankenmuth, Michigan and I found it while on a vacation trip. The last one in my area closed several years ago and I still had credit I didn't get to use. What I look for around here are used book sales at the public libraries or social centers. One sale I went to once got desperate to sell their books and offered as many as you could stuff into a paper bag for 5 dollars. I thought I'd died and gone to heaven.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

David wrote: "Msjodi777 wrote: "David wrote: "Although I am a devout ebook fan, I still cannot resist used book stores. In fact I just picked up a Lincoln Child title that I didn't have in digital format for fou..."

Our local Australian Red Cross Charity Shop does that when they end up with more books than shelf space. It will be a one day only thing. Get a Red Cross shopping bag and fill it with books for $6. :D I once got a massive bag load of out of print historical novels. :D

[Simona]

"I will feed my reading addiction any way that I can."
Well said!!!

[Ace]

I read all formats. I love them all and utilise audio a lot to sneak in extra pages whenever I can put the headphones on. Its really good in shops whenever you hear "can I help you miss" you can blissfully ignore all the sales people. Who needs help buying socks??

Music I am more particular about and am currently shipping my thousand odd CDs and Amp from Hong Kong to my boat in Cape Town. I hope we don't sink :o

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

ahhh..used book stores. Haven't had the extreme pleasure for a while. Got to live vicariously through David there for a second. Thanks David. :-)

[Msjodi777]

Terri wrote: "ahhh..used book stores. Haven't had the extreme pleasure for a while. Got to live vicariously through David there for a second. Thanks David. :-)"


Isn't it interesting how things like this come and go. When I was growing up, we never would have thought of something like a "used books" store (don't forget, I'm pretty old.) But then I found my first used bookstore in the very early 1980's and thought that I was in heaven. The worst of it was that it was right next to where I worked, so I never had any money. When I moved here in 2004, there were at least 3 different used bookstores, but now just over 10 years later they are all gone. It's just too sad.

About the only place I can get used books any more is by ordering them online. But, now, I don't have an outlet to pass my used books on, mostly because my library is just too "snooty" to accept perfectly good used books. Sure do hate to just toss a perfectly good book.<><

[David]

Isn't it interesting how things li..."

I also miss the pleasure of swapping my read books for unread used books but what I do now with my used books is to donate them to local senior centers or nursing homes. They are always willing to accept books for their members or residents. To throw away a book is a totally alien concept to me - it would be like slicing my own throat and allowing myself to bleed out.

[May]

Speaking of Used Book Stores... we have a wonderful one in the town next to us!! It is such a draw for all of us that my children often give me Gift Certificates to The Book Outlet!!! Love our local book store, also!! We work hard to support both!

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I have a Berkelouw used bookstore not far away. About 35 minutes. It is amazing http://berkelouw.com.au/
They have a few stores around, but this is the store near me. http://berkelouw.com.au/stores/eumundi

[Ace]

Looks really good Terri.
I found one here with a coffee shop inside and had one of the best omelets ever on Sunday. The books were expensive however, so none of them came home with me!

Next I'm investigating some 2nd hand stores this coming Sunday.

[happy]

We still have a few used book stores around. There are a couple in Salt Lake that are quite good.

One other source to feed my addiction is the quarterly Library book sales. Our local library system sells stuff that they can't use - have too many copies, donated books they don't want to add to the collections, old magazines etc.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

The main library I use when I can get there have a table of for sale books out permanently. I'm yet to find anything decent in them. Think others must score the gems before I get a chance at them.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

What sort of comics were you loaded up with in the 70's, Robert?

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Silver Surfer is the only one I read of those when I was younger.
Always interesting to see what comics kids read in the 70's, as so many were beginning then that are famous now.

[Ace]

Robert wrote: "Powells in Portland, Oregon is the biggest one I have ever seen. I love that place when I am in Portland."

If I ever go to the states, I will definitely go to Powell's and spend an entire day in there! Maybe two!
They sponsor the Tournament of Books which I get wrapped up in every March.

[Dawn]

And don't forget to try the donuts from Voodoo donuts when you make it to Portland!

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Mmm. Doughnuts and books. Yes please.