Kindle Books

eileeness311 · Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:21 pm

I'm sure that quite alot of ya'll own a kindle. I myself do not however I am thinking maybe I should get one to atleast cut down on the money I spend on books each month. So for those of you that do have one I have a couple of questions..... First how well do you like it? And do you miss haveing a real printed book in your hands? For me my books are a big part of my life and I have a hard time parting with them once i have read them. Although with the new kindle fire coming out next month it seems like a good time to go electronic. Any feedback you can provide will be appreciated!

R. LeBeaux · Wed Oct 12, 2011 2:17 pm


	eileeness311 wrote: First how well do you like it? And do you miss having a real printed book in your hands?

Hi,eileeness. Welcome to Booktalk. I recently broke down and bought a Kindle, and I must say that I a like it quite a bit. I mostly read in bed, and have to come up with elaborate pillow configurations in order to support various types and sizes of books. With the Kindle, however, I only had to devise one configuration and it works well for all books. Plus there is not the problem of the bend at the spine getting in the way of the words on the page. I do, however, miss the general look and feel of a traditional book, and I would never consider getting rid of my existing book collection. Another advantage is that I can take the Kindle just about anywhere, such as doctors' waiting rooms, where I often find myself searching through collections of magazines I would never normally read in order to pass the time. The only frustration I have encountered is due to the fact that many of the books I want are not available for the Kindle, however, I am led to believe that this will change over time. To help this process along, whenever I find a book on Amazon that is not yet available, I always add my name to the list of customers urging the publisher make the book available in electronic form. Hope this helps you in making your decision, and once again, welcome to Booktalk.

kelstan · Wed Oct 12, 2011 5:39 pm

I have a nook from Barnes & Noble - at the time I got it, I could download adobe epub books from my library for use on the nook, but not the Kindle. They now have Kindle compatible books from the library, so check with your local library to see if they offer this service. In any case, I find that I actually read more now than I did before - I don't have to wait until I have time to visit the library, I can visit it online any time I like.

Dexter · Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:44 pm

I was hoping they would update the Kindle DX, I wanted a larger screen -- I have a lot of pdf files that probably wouldn't work well with the small screen -- so I'm still deciding when to pick one up.

JohnGNelson · Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:07 pm

I love my Kindle. It is now the way I choose to read. I like the Kindle because it is not back lit, so it's like reading a book versus a computer screen. You may not save money... it's true an eBook is cheaper, but you may find you buy more books... it's fast and easy and on Amazon there are so many books to choose from.... more than in a traditional book store... You'll be exposed to new literary voices you may not have been exposed to in the past.

I have a nice leather case for mine and the case has a night light for reading in bed. The price is coming down, so I'd give it a try. I tend to read several books at a time...so now my night stand just has the Kindle and not a pile of books. You could look at the Nook and see if you like it better, but I like the basic Kindle.... I don't need bells and whistles...just the basic Kindle works for me.

martinthebandit · Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:20 am


	Dexter wrote: I was hoping they would update the Kindle DX, I wanted a larger screen -- I have a lot of pdf files that probably wouldn't work well with the small screen -- so I'm still deciding when to pick one up.

Try downloading calibre, its a free programme and it will happily convert any format ebooks (including pdf) into the right format for your ereader. Works well on my old Kobo and my new kindle 4

martinthebandit · Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:21 am

Ylink here http://calibre-ebook.com/

silverpen · Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:15 am

Kindle is brilliant easy, cheap and the best way to engage the younger generation. Actually I have my book on it and it's much cheaper than the book version. A great read.

Get going with that Kindle

heledd · Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:38 am

I too love my Kindle. Books have always a big part of my life too, but could not bring them with me when I moved to Africa. I don't miss not having the 'feel' of a book at all, I just like reading. also useful is the way you can highlight and comment on sections as you are reading them, so instead of just skipping through a book, you can really concentrate on it, and make it last longer.

Randy Kadish · Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:15 am

There's usually a very long wait for ebooks from the library. Still, I love my ereader. It's so light that it makes reading more enjoyable. I'm not, however, saving money, as in the past I would buy most of my books used from Amazons. Ebooks, are more expensive than used paper books.

marQus3 · Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:06 am

Personally, I always look for electronic versions of the books I want to read. If it's a great book and I want it for my collection after reading it then I'll go buy the hardcover but I always try to go with eBook first.

With regard to the Kindle, it's not the only kid on the block when it comes to eBook readers, but it does have Amazon behind it, which means it's probably still got more available titles than any of the other eReaders.

Keep in mind that if you have a smart phone or a tablet computer (iPad, Android tablet, etc) you can also read Kindle Books, Nook Books and Apple's own iBooks all on that device without the need for the standalone readers (i.e. Kindle device or Nook device). I've been reading eBooks on my smartphone for years now and love it. Recently I also received an iPad and that's even better for long reading sessions and all my bookmarks and such sync wirelessly so I can switch back and forth between reading on my phone when I'm on the go and reading on my iPad when I'm going to sit still and read for a while. It's truly wonderful. No matter what road you chose though, I do think eBooks are the future and you should dive in in whatever form you like best (Kindle, Nook, iPad, Android tablet, Sony Reader, etc.) and see what you think of the digital reading experience! Best of luck!

pjt12345 · Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:30 pm

Love my Kindle! I still use the first generation Kindle that I bought when they first came out 4 years ago and am still madly in love with it.

I remember when I first read about the Kindle I worried that I would miss the "feel" of a real book while reading, but I have to say that hasn't bothered me at all, and I love being able to carry all the books I'm currently reading (or planning to read) with me wherever I go.

If you love reading, you'll love the Kindle.

Go for it, and enjoy!

froglipz · Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:19 pm

I am hopefully about to move, and I gotta say, not packing the 30 or so books in my kindle into a heavy box and toting it onto, and off of a truck, and into the new place is tickling me pink! Downside, not unpacking them onto my bookshelves in my new place, I LIKE having the bookcases of books as well.

witch love · Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:39 pm

I love, love, love my Kindle.
That being said, I too have a great love for my books. What I have been doing recently is reading a book on Kindle and if I really love it I will buy a copy and read it again. I am trying to cut down on the number of books I actually own, because they collect dust and man do they take up space. When I finally get a house custom built I will be constructing a library, but I will always keep my kindle, it's just so easy and compact, I can take 50 books on a trip without having to buy them their own suitcase.

Aubrey.Alexis · Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:33 am

I was given a Kindle as a gift and wasn't sure if I would like it or not. I experimented with it - found it fantastic for traveling (you never know if you're going to be in the mood for one book or another on a trip), great for pdfs (I'd much rather read them on a kindle than on a computer screen), and great for all the free classics.

I also find the kindle a bit dangerous - upon finishing a book that is in a series, there is no delay in being able to start the next book - just a few clicks - and from bed in the middle of the night - you have the next book IN HAND.

I still prefer real books though. If you ask me what I'm reading - chances are it is a physical page-turning book. I find I have limited my kindle reading to sequels that I wouldn't buy, pdf's, huge work-related books, and classics I haven't read yet.

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