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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 09 2012 : 2:10:34 PM
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I am loving having Kindle on PC and Cloud reader. I can go to Amazon.com and download the free books and magazines and read to my hearts content at work! Some of the books I have downloaded are bummers, but mostly they have been good reads and some are even informative. I haven't mustered the courage to order books that cost money yet. Trying to exhaust all the free ones first.
Lora
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" -John Wayne
www.CountryFriedAcres.etsy.com
www.farmallchick.blogspot.com
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BlackHorseFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Elizabeth
Chicago
IL
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2012 : 5:18:01 PM
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I used my mother's nook a lot, I miss it now. I want a kindle fire I think ... or maybe a nook. They are really handy for certain kinds of reading.
http://countrygirlinchicago.blogspot.com/
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2012 : 9:57:34 PM
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I love my nook..mostly so I can read and knit at the same time..much easier than with a regular book..which I still have plenty of..I would hate to be without the nook now...have had mine for a year.
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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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2012 : 06:39:17 AM
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My iPad has an e-reader function, and while I still prefer real books it is nice to get my hands on some that are no longer in physical print.
Plus, the free e-book of 'Yellow Submarine' was hilarious. 
Now, what is this about reading and crafting with one of these? I have spent years trying to figure out how to read and crochet at the same time. Spill! Please?
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2012 : 07:10:46 AM
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Your library will also have free e books to borrow/download. I was shock how many our little lib had.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2012 : 08:19:31 AM
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Alyce...much much easier to balance and turn pages with a nook or kindle while knitting, or crocheting at the same time than with a regular book for sure. I do it daily!!
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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country_lovin
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Debbie
Oregon
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2012 : 12:04:11 PM
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tea_lady_tammy
True Blue Farmgirl
1485 Posts
Tammy
NE
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2012 : 6:47:58 PM
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I have a nook touch and love it. I love real books too but my nook goes everywhere and has helped me declutter a bit at home.
Tea is like being in the stars with God.
Visit my blog~Teacup Lane http://frommyteacup.blogspot.com
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High Prairie Farmgirl
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Sharon
Oakridge
OR
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2012 : 4:07:00 PM
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I have a Nook Color. It is so nice to have it, and have all kinds of reading material on it. I also like the ability to use the internet at locations when waiting.
www.highprairiefarmgirl.blogspot.com |
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 06:55:35 AM
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2012 : 11:44:35 AM
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Thanks for the link Patricia.
I will check out the free downloads at the library too. I miss going to ours, but with my hours, it is so hard for me to get there when they are open. I also wanted to say that as much as I love the cloud reader and kindle - nothing beats holding a book in my hands. What I love - is that I can read a book for free and if I really really love it, I can buy it.
Lora
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" -John Wayne
www.CountryFriedAcres.etsy.com
www.farmallchick.blogspot.com
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2012 : 06:35:59 AM
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| I do love my books but the Kindle we have is very handy and does way more than just download books. I like it way more than expected. but nothing will take away my love of books |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2012 : 06:36:39 AM
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| also college libraries have ebook links too just fyo |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2012 : 08:06:05 AM
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DH just gave me a nook color for an early Mother's Day gift. I love it so far. (I gave him one for Valentine Day). I didn't think I wanted one because I love hard copy books so much. One time reads (like my historical and mysteries I will read on Nook) However, the classics and my needlework and other craft books will remain hard copy I think. Those are the ones I love to read over and over.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2012 : 04:22:32 AM
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I think this is going to be my wish for Christmas. Didn't get on the idea soon enough for last Christmas when my MIL asked if I would like one. What was I thinking???
These sound so great and our library has really expanded the downloadable section!!
Thanks for all the input ladies.
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2012 : 04:21:54 AM
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I just downloaded a ton of books onto my iPad . I use the kindle reader app. I love it for books that I may never have bought that are free! I have bought some. I still enjoy the paper books better, but it was handy on vacation! :)
Playing in the Sonshine
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