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I've just been given a Kindle.
Hi everyone,
Sorry I've not be online recently. I've been popping on for quick visits but I've not really had time to stay and chat. Uni has been hectic.
Back in 2014 I helped my friend record, edit and then present his radio play. I think I made a thread about it somewhere. Everything went off without a hitch and the night was enjoyed by all. Yesterday he sent me a parcel in the post to thank me for all the help. I thought it would be a book and in a way I was on the right lines. He gave me a kindle!
Of course I’m extremely grateful for this gift. I was given a mountain load (slight exaggeration) of books for Christmas and my birthday and I was wondering is there any way of putting books from paper onto the kindle or getting a free version of them? Any ideas? I’ve only had the kindle a couple of days and I’m still getting use to using it.
Wasn’t there a thread where we listed our work that’s available on kindle? Does anyone have a link to that?
Many thanks.
Sorry I've not be online recently. I've been popping on for quick visits but I've not really had time to stay and chat. Uni has been hectic.
Back in 2014 I helped my friend record, edit and then present his radio play. I think I made a thread about it somewhere. Everything went off without a hitch and the night was enjoyed by all. Yesterday he sent me a parcel in the post to thank me for all the help. I thought it would be a book and in a way I was on the right lines. He gave me a kindle!
Of course I’m extremely grateful for this gift. I was given a mountain load (slight exaggeration) of books for Christmas and my birthday and I was wondering is there any way of putting books from paper onto the kindle or getting a free version of them? Any ideas? I’ve only had the kindle a couple of days and I’m still getting use to using it.
Wasn’t there a thread where we listed our work that’s available on kindle? Does anyone have a link to that?
Many thanks.
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There might be a way to get free kindle books. When I was pricing my books on CreateSpace, an option came up where I could allow the buyer of a physical book of mine to receive either a free copy of the same book in a kindle edition, or else at a very cheap price, e.g. 99p.
On Amazon, there is an option to view the top 100 free books. Check there as something you already have might be listed.
The list of TBers kindle books is pinned at the top of the forum and called virtual bookshelf.
Thanks for your help everyone? How many of you are Kindle owners?
I did download quite a lot of free books, but apart from the TB ones i haven't read a single one.
I'm going to give it a go for a month.
I do, however, feel like I've turned traitor on all those poor book-shop owners. If I don't get on with it I'll probably be having a splurge in my local bookshop by way of penance. If I do get on with it I'll probably be having a splurge in my local book-shop by way of penance.
Whilst I acknowledge the benefits of e-books, particularly access to self publishing, I feel for high street bookshops. In fact I feel for all independent high street businesses; It's all too common to see them shut down and become replaced by [yet more] pound shops.
But I still like real books. The Knickerbocker Classics complete collection of Grimm fairy tales that I just bought, for example, with excellent presentation and a sturdy slipcase.
Oh and I also like to be around real people once in a while, especially to see what they're buying
*shakes head in disbelief*
(All that cheese I expect!)
The world I currently inhabit- textual analysis for study guides- means that for close reading I make a photocopy of a physical book and get a set of highlighter pens out.
I've just read RM Ballantyne's "The Coral Island" free on kindle as background to Golding's "Lord of the Flies". A ripping yarn, which also shows us how sensitivities and tastes change.
If you let your children play with your kindle you can end up with an anarchic reading list. The OllyMurs quiz book, for instance.
I'm sure you will love your kindle. They only last about 3 years unfortunately. I'm on my second but it's well worth it. I love carrying around all my favourite books in my handbag!
Yes Polar Bear that's the downside to the Kindle. No reading in the bath unless you have a paper book. It might be difficult to read in the garden as well. I've found the adjust light for the screen setting but I've yet to try it outside. I don't fancy reading in the garden in this weather.
"A tip Mum just told me was if you repeatedly look at a book in the store but don't buy it after a few days the book will get a discount. Fancy that."
It's a good marketing ploy because then you think you're getting a bargain - which in a way you are - and be more inclined to make a purchase in case the price goes back up.
I've just returned from a trip to Waterstones. Bought Lord of the Flies, thanks to this thread. Real people were there. A lot of them. It was good to see quite a long queue -- to see people are still buying old trees with ink on them.