Book Readers (What books are you reading) Let's Chit Chat
06-15-2010, 09:46 PM
#71
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I have varied tastes in reading but lately have been into scifi/fantasy. Tend to find authors that I like and read everything they've written. Favorites include Lori Wick, Louis L'Amour, Anne McCaffrey, Mercedes Lackey, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, Nora Roberts, Andre Norton, Marian Zimmer Bradley and quite a few other scifi/fantasy authors. I'm doing a lot more e-books, especially the ones in the Baen free library. Have discovered several authors I might not have read (David Drake, Eric Flint, etc) if my son hadn't downloaded the first few for me! As someone else mentioned, if the author writes a good story, the setting doesn't really matter...contemporary, old west, future, ancient history, who knows where or when...and if it's not well written, I just can't get into it and will put it down and find something else.
06-16-2010, 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by MNQuilter
I LOVE to read. Even more than quilt! I usually have 2-3 different books going at any one time. Drives DH crazy. I've read and reread the Harry Potter series about 8 times. Also love Jan Karon's books. Like Jodi Picoult, Lisa See, Twilight Series, Water for Elephants, Secret Life of Bees, Autobiography of Santa Claus, Gone withthe Wind, The Hobbit, Lord of the Ring, Stephen King, and just about anything else I can get my paws on!
I read all the time or use to . One time when my kids were small I was reading and my daughter said it was bad. So I stopped. Next morning I didn't bring a book to the table with me. She was happy until she caught me reading the cereal box. She very dramatically threw up her hands , sighed very loud,got off her chair, climbed the stairs very loudly, clumped back down, handed me a book and said , "Mom if you are going to read you may as well read a book, Reading the cereal box is just dumb". She was 6 at the time. LOL
Just took a trip to the library yesterday. Came home with 13 books and 2 books on CD
06-16-2010, 04:45 AM
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Did you realize many libraries now have a program for downloading books to a Nook that is free..also you can download audio books and transfer to your ipod or mp3 player...look into it...it is super and FREE
06-16-2010, 04:49 AM
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Ours does have the program . However I have neither a mp3 player or an ipod. lol I just hope they keep putting the books on tape or cd for all of us old fogies. LOL At least I don't still want them on 8 track.
06-16-2010, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by aliaslaceygreen
Originally Posted by QBeth
Originally Posted by Pam B
I am considering buying myself a Nook because when I cannot get a book at the library when I want to read it, I will often just go to the bookstore and buy it. Now I have too many books and not enough space for them.
Last Christmas, he bought me the Nook. Love it! Completely forget I'm reading an e-Book. It's wonderful for when I'm flying somewhere -- no more need to pack multiple books or, if I finish one on the trip, no more buying at the airport at an exhorbitant price! The best feature is the ability to buy a new book from a favorite author when it first comes out; no more waiting for the paperback!
My favorites tend to be action thrillers from Clive Cussler and such. I also love the classics and, in fact, just downloaded one of my all time favorites to my Nook, the "Count of Monte Cristo."
06-16-2010, 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by shaverg
Originally Posted by Sue Fish
Originally Posted by LindaR
Originally Posted by no1jan
I have difficulty reading because of my eyes, but I love listening to audio tapes. I have a large collection plus borrow them from the library.
Currently I am listening to "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen.
Currently I am listening to "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen.
I loved Water for Elephants, although I like the act of reading.
I really don't enjoy books on tape unless traveling. If the time comes I can only listen to books on tape, I will. But while I can still physically read I will. It is my way to relax. I like to read outside.
06-16-2010, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mom-6
I have varied tastes in reading but lately have been into scifi/fantasy. Tend to find authors that I like and read everything they've written. Favorites include Lori Wick, Louis L'Amour, Anne McCaffrey, Mercedes Lackey, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, Nora Roberts, Andre Norton, Marian Zimmer Bradley and quite a few other scifi/fantasy authors. I'm doing a lot more e-books, especially the ones in the Baen free library.
Thanks for mentioning the Baen free library. I'll be checking that out!
06-16-2010, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Sue Fish
Originally Posted by aliaslaceygreen
Originally Posted by QBeth
Originally Posted by Pam B
I am considering buying myself a Nook because when I cannot get a book at the library when I want to read it, I will often just go to the bookstore and buy it. Now I have too many books and not enough space for them.
Last Christmas, he bought me the Nook. Love it! Completely forget I'm reading an e-Book. It's wonderful for when I'm flying somewhere -- no more need to pack multiple books or, if I finish one on the trip, no more buying at the airport at an exhorbitant price! The best feature is the ability to buy a new book from a favorite author when it first comes out; no more waiting for the paperback!
My favorites tend to be action thrillers from Clive Cussler and such. I also love the classics and, in fact, just downloaded one of my all time favorites to my Nook, the "Count of Monte Cristo."
You might also want to look into Gutenberg.org for older books that have been converted for free....
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