I still have the very first generation of Kindle and use it almost everyday.

You can download books directly from the DC library on it -- I know most libraries are like that now (wasn't always the case though). I buy books regularly on it but only after checking the library first.

I would gladly give up my iphone before my Kindle.

I've read thousands of books. I thought I wouldn't like the switch to my Nook. I LOVE IT!!! I am usually the type who reads non-stop and I love that when I'm done, I can just start on another one. Nothing worse than realizing I'm at the end and I have to ration out my pages to last my Metro ride to/from work!

I still do love my books though, so I've started a system where I'll read a book and if it's a great one, I'll buy it in hardback to add to my home library. Paperbacks are more affordable, but I never really liked displaying those, so this is a great compromise for me.

There are so many great books out of copyright on Google books that I can download to my iPad. Think outside the box and start reading great books of the past.

Librarian again here..

Ebooks and Kindles are expensive and hard for libraries to loan, administer, and maintain..

They just haven't come far enough yet for many institutions on limited budgets.

I still love rows and rows of beautiful bound books.

well I was going to post about the how I like the smell of old books as well as having actual pages to turn, but the pp just blew that out of the water.

never had one smell like human or feline excrement!

Real live Masters degreed (MLS) Professional Librarian here...

I cannot work up to ebooks. Only bought one for my mother in law because we could enlarge the print so she could read her books for her book club.

I love the way my paper books feel, smell, and look on shelves. I love my daughter's books..the feel, smell and beautiful illustrations.

Kindles..no thanks.

I DON'T MISS HOLDING BOOKS FROM THE PUBLIC LIBRARY BECAUSE THEY SMELL OF HUMAN BUTT AND CAT URINE, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

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Anonymous wrote:My kindle screen saver froze and I can't get the sob to work for 2 weeks.

Is it under warranty?

And yes. If its still under warranty send it back. Even if it's not they offer to sell you a new one for cheap, $40 or so iirc.

-signed, Married to a klutz who is on his 7th Kindle

That's just it, it's been a year since I bought it; I don't even know who to send it back to!

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Anonymous wrote:I think I've only paid for 1 book since I've had my Nook and that was by choice. I have hundreds of books. Free books are easy to find. Just gotta know where to look......................

Yeah, but are they books that I haven't read in high school and college? If I want to read something relevant, I'm willing to pay for it. Plus, don't even get me started on the fact that authors SHOULD get paid.

Yes, the books are current.

Then you're pirating. That's not something most of us want to do.

Speak for yourself.

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Anonymous wrote:I think I've only paid for 1 book since I've had my Nook and that was by choice. I have hundreds of books. Free books are easy to find. Just gotta know where to look......................

Yeah, but are they books that I haven't read in high school and college? If I want to read something relevant, I'm willing to pay for it. Plus, don't even get me started on the fact that authors SHOULD get paid.

Yes, the books are current.

Then you're pirating. That's not something most of us want to do.

Anonymous wrote:There are tons of Kindle books that are 2.99 or less. Kindle even breaks them out for you. I'd never pay full price for a book on the Kindle.

Me neither. Kindle has a Daily Deal that is usually 99 cents, sometimes 1.99. And 100 books a month for $3.99 or less. I've had no trouble finding stuff I'm interested in reading. I think that the prices will come down in time.

Anonymous wrote:i kind of miss holding an actual book. i'm surprised more people don't feel this way.

I do. I just prefer a real book still. And, I'm not even anti-tech. Just about this one thing!

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Anonymous wrote:I think I've only paid for 1 book since I've had my Nook and that was by choice. I have hundreds of books. Free books are easy to find. Just gotta know where to look......................

Yeah, but are they books that I haven't read in high school and college? If I want to read something relevant, I'm willing to pay for it. Plus, don't even get me started on the fact that authors SHOULD get paid.

Yes, the books are current.

Why are the ebooks so expensive? I thought since they don't have to print, the price per piece would be less compared to a paperback? Is that not so?

I don't see the appeal either. I can see the benefits for someone who travels a lot and wants to read on the plane/airport. Otherwise, it only benefits publishers (no printing/inventory/delivery expense) and bookstore (again no inventory/delivery/etc.)