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tinaberry
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
tina
satsuma
al
USA
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 Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 06:02:16 AM
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How many of you ladies have a nook? My husband gave me one yesterday, can you get books from somewhere other than barnes and noble? And most important do you like yours and what are your thoughts on your e-reader?
My son has a kindle and he loves it. I wanted a nook for a variety of reasons, I can lend, they have text books (in school for the last 8 years) and I can expand the memory if I ever need to. I love to read and thought I would like one so he surprised me yesterday.
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adnama
True Blue Farmgirl
171 Posts
inge
fargo
north dakota
USA
171 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 06:10:59 AM
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| Man, I'm showing my age, I read nook and thought of a little place set aside for breakfast, reading, homework. We had a breakfast nook in our kitchen as a child and have many recollections of all of us kids sitting there having breakfast before the buses came to take us to school. I have seen the readers, but to me there is something about holding a book that just can't be beat. Since the price of physical books is going through the roof, this will probably be the way of the near future, guess I just have to get with it. Enjoy your new present. |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 08:16:04 AM
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Hi Tina,
When the new e-readers came out, I swore I would never get one. Everyone kept asking me if I wanted one because I am a huge bookaholic. But I kept saying, no, no and no. I just couldn't get my head around holding a piece of plastic and glass to read a book. I wanted a real book, with real paper and that was that. Then they started releasing some books only as e-books and there was no other way for me to read them, so I finally broke down and started comparing them to see which one I might want. I just got a Nook Color for Mother's Day and I do like it. It's great to take with you if you go away. You don't have to worry about a squashed book or ripped pages and not only that, but the Nook has great apps and you can also get on the internet with it. You can customize the look to get it how you want it and you can be reading any nook book that is available in seconds. While I would still much rather have a so called 'real book', I am glad that I got it.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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princesspatches
True Blue Farmgirl
431 Posts
arttie
iron mountain
michigan
USA
431 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 08:17:06 AM
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I want an E-reader in the worst way.... I have been looking at them for quite awhile. With the prices coming down on them I am thinking we are all going to get one for Christmas.
I have noticed that even at the local library some books are only availabe as ebooks. Whick is making me wonder....
So I am thinking all the kids would love to have one so they can get books from the library anytime they want.
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 08:34:27 AM
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I have a Kindle and really like it. The only thing I wish I had was a color screen. I don't know about iif you can get books from other places. I get mine from Amazon and they have a pretty great selection for the Kindle, plus really good sales and freebies.
Liz
Farmgirl #1947
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 11:15:56 AM
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I have a nook and really love it. I have always loved the real feel of a book but my house is small and ran out of room. I like I can borrow books from our library on it as well. It is great to take on vacation. Fits in my purse or tote and I have a great read with me. More books are only coming out as ebooks now so ereaders are nice.
blessings
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
Visit my blog~The View From Within
http://frommyteacup.blogspot.com
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tinaberry
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
tina
satsuma
al
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 1:26:01 PM
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Thanks for your input. I didn't get the color, the black and white is what he gave me, but I'm ok with that. If I decide I want color I can always pass it on to my daughter, she reads almost as much as me. I like the feel of a real book but I'm like you Tammy, small house and no room. I have downloaded a few books and am enjoying it so far. It is a little different than a book, but I am getting the hang of it. I have not thought to check our library, I will do that on Monday. Do you download from home or go to a branch to download?
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 3:46:36 PM
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I love my nook. Never thought I would get one, but the kids talked me into it. I still buy books, but now I am very choosy. I like being able to carry several (lots) of books around with me at once all in one. I am really glad I got it.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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RubyJunes
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
June
Greenwich
Ohio
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2011 : 8:24:55 PM
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I have a Kindle and LOVE it! Would love for each of my kids to have one, too...since they're always borrowing mine! :)
--June
Farmgirl #545
www.RubyJunes.blogspot.com
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2011 : 12:02:52 PM
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Tina,
I take it to the library and they have to download it from their computer to my nook. It stays on my nook for about a month and then it is deleted automatically unless I recheck it. I have gotten to read some great books that way.
Tammy
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
Visit my blog~The View From Within
http://frommyteacup.blogspot.com
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tinaberry
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
tina
satsuma
al
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2011 : 4:39:58 PM
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Thank you Tammy, I will be going to the library tomorrow.
Tina |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2011 : 5:20:14 PM
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I didn't know you could do that at the library. Wow!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Rae
MN
1509 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 07:48:40 AM
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Well... I too swore I would not but at Christmas got the Nook and now... I have a Kindle. I have gotten so many free ebooks so it is nice as some are B&N and some Amazon so...
Check both sites as they always have some books that are free, especially the classics.
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
378 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 11:05:55 AM
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lol, i also swore i would never get one.. till last august. I had won a gift card and hubby so would like my home library to dwindle down a little so..... solved this nick nack dilemma as well! I adore it! We travel a lot!! So i always have plenty on hand to read. And i tend to read before bed, love not turning pages as i can snuggle into the covers and not have to move much, lol. (no cold drafts) I got mine right before the color came out, bummer, but the only added feature i like on the color is it is back lit. We can trade books from one ereader to the next as well as the library.
Raggedy Ann stuck in a Barbie Doll World
FarmGirl#1737
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