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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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 Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 10:28:10 AM
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okay , I was watching HL news this morning
and they said that the new thing coming was
the electrical books
They were talking that books stores etc.will be a thing of the past
I am not sure I will like this
I know that it will save a lot of trees etc.
I know Mom won't She loves her books
So,
what do you girls think
Will it happen?
Will it all come down to those electrical books?
I just don't see it happening.
hugs sheila
www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 10:36:18 AM
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I think it will happen, just not quickly. there have been books on tapes for many years, cassette then cd. Now you can get them on your PC and sent to those fancy cell phones.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 11:17:29 AM
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To each his own, but I like the feel of a book in my hands. I like to turn the paper pages, etc...
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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Laila
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Laila
Kutztown
PA
USA
273 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 11:38:56 AM
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I think it is coming. It is not for me. How do you curl up on the sofa in front of a roaring fire with an electronic book? Oh well, that's progress.
Laila |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22942 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 11:58:14 AM
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I like to read a real book, but I must admit it is nice to go to www.audible.com and download a book to listen to (Even MaryJane's Lifebook read by MaryJane herself!!!) and if you buy one of those Kindle things you can carry around your book with you. I do download quite a few text e-books. In fact I was reading one last night. The only thing with the electronic books- It's much harder to take them and read in the bath tub. I have devised a great way to read books off my laptop in the tub though! I get a long wooden spoon (you know the cheap pine ones that absorb a lot) and when I need to push the page down key I use that, so any moisture from my fingers/arm doesn't get to my computer! LOL
Alee
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 12:32:24 PM
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I have a kindle and I love it. I will not replace my books though. It sure is a lot smaller to take along especially when I am reading a big book like a Diana Gabaldon. I can put it in my purse. I don't have to go to the store or wait for the mail when I want a book it's available in minutes.
Blessings, Sheri
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Shmemily
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Emily
Hillsboro
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 12:55:25 PM
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| I'm all for it since I read like a fiend. But I'm waiting until they iron out all the kinks and then I'll buy one. The publishing industry has some growing pains with the new technology right now much like the music industry did with file sharing websites. |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 1:56:00 PM
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Lila
I agree, I like it in my hands
A lee
leave it up to you to find a clever way to read in the bath tub
I can take baths ;
I have to take showers
I haven't had a bubble bath in over 30 years
and miss it .
Bear 5
again, I too love to curl up in my bed and read
a lot of times ; I fall asleep ha.
1 B-M- wolf
I have had the audio type books from the library
you know those are good when you are driving, sewing quilting etc.
hugs sheila
www.ohkayteagirl2.blogspot.com
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 8:41:51 PM
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Being a writer, I like the feel of a real book in my hands. But I have listened to books on tape/CD and it is easier on my eyes! I couldn't read a book that was downloaded on my PC. And I definitely couldn't read a book that was on my cell phone. I just don't have the patience for it. I read five to seven books at a time so I like being able to pick up a book, read a few pages, then read a chapter or two from another book. I guess I'm just old-fashioned--but nothing wrong with that!!
Cindy
"Dog is my co-pilot"
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