tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post5548104263983124763..comments2024-03-27T12:41:31.596-06:00Comments on Book Dreaming: The Good, The Bad, or The Ugly?Shannon O'Donnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-79579893214602697342010-01-28T16:11:08.726-07:002010-01-28T16:11:08.726-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lilies of the Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16898308043739979124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-60472707749722480492010-01-28T16:11:08.207-07:002010-01-28T16:11:08.207-07:00SOOOOooo paperback... who doesn't love the sme...SOOOOooo paperback... who doesn't love the smell and feel of a real book in your hands??!? Something I will never or could ever THINK about giving up!!!Lilies of the Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16898308043739979124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-20749837747542420212010-01-15T06:52:17.936-07:002010-01-15T06:52:17.936-07:00Wow! I'm so glad you asked this question. I...Wow! I'm so glad you asked this question. I've been wondering the same thing and loved reading all the answers. You have great commenters!TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-14880704823544874822010-01-14T15:38:41.487-07:002010-01-14T15:38:41.487-07:00Here's another vote for physical books, as I l...Here's another vote for physical books, as I love holding the book in my hands while reading. Think it's part of the whole reading experience.<br /><br />Have heard that there are a few new ereaders in production that are supposed to blow both the Kindle and nook out of the water, so you may want to hold off buying one right now. Still think the prices are much too high, but maybe they'll come down after a year or two.Alexia561https://www.blogger.com/profile/10797515620050469395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-73246039136155170052010-01-14T14:36:45.956-07:002010-01-14T14:36:45.956-07:00Loved reading all the comments, especially about a...Loved reading all the comments, especially about adjusting the font size, which attracts me, as does the ability to search for words, character names. Too often I forget who a minor character is and how they affected the plot. <br />So far, however, I've resisted the urge. <br />Slow adopters sometimes get products that have improved due to customer feedback and competition.Kathy McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899118869240481737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-85965269143731956472010-01-14T09:02:31.599-07:002010-01-14T09:02:31.599-07:00Vote on skipping TWILIGHT too!!Vote on skipping TWILIGHT too!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-21891852203960194582010-01-14T08:59:16.329-07:002010-01-14T08:59:16.329-07:00I vote paperback. An actual book gives a tangible...I vote paperback. An actual book gives a tangible house to intangible ideas, in a way a computer screen never will. I think us humans need this tangibility. It helps us understand and accept ownership for our ideas & feelings, and it gives us something to hold on to when we they seem to get misplaced.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-13238080172701986122010-01-14T08:00:55.171-07:002010-01-14T08:00:55.171-07:00i don't have one, but i'm sure i will one ...i don't have one, but i'm sure i will one day, to use as a supplement to real books. $250 is a lot of money for me right now...<br /><br />They shouldn't be hard on your eyes due to the e-ink. The ereaders are not backlit like a computer screen so there's no risk of eyestrain.Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-43867742186173088062010-01-13T23:32:37.339-07:002010-01-13T23:32:37.339-07:00I don't have one... Maybe I'll get one som...I don't have one... Maybe I'll get one someday, but there's just something (as other commenters have mentioned) that is SO immensely satisfying to hold a book between my hands and turn the pages...Sara {Rhapsody and Chaos}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09824996048264979275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-67995792363822637212010-01-13T23:08:53.526-07:002010-01-13T23:08:53.526-07:00Shannon, I'm resisting. So far, I don't mi...Shannon, I'm resisting. So far, I don't mind going to the library or book store or even ordering a book online. All of that is rather fun. It involved delayed gratification, something we are losing in our society. I don't mind waiting, or working a bit to hunt down a good book. I'm sure in time I will succumb, but for now, I'm good with my books alone. :) Will be awaiting your decision, though...Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-73081039848645275042010-01-13T22:28:04.421-07:002010-01-13T22:28:04.421-07:00I love my Kindle. And to answer your question, it&...I love my Kindle. And to answer your question, it's like reading a book. So different from a computer screen. Very cool. Plus, you can adjust the font size to make it even easier on the eyes. Love it!<br /><br />I still buy books too. I'm an equal opportunity reader. ;)Anissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02773384041569563564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-9215521815016014112010-01-13T22:05:28.554-07:002010-01-13T22:05:28.554-07:00I haven't read TWILIGHT and I love the feel of...I haven't read TWILIGHT and I love the feel of a book!<br /><br />much loveStacey J. Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059617724860253448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-91146033302868418012010-01-13T20:50:11.834-07:002010-01-13T20:50:11.834-07:00I'm still in the dark ages, too... no laptop, ...I'm still in the dark ages, too... no laptop, no kindle, I do have an ipod, at least! But that's about it. Small town life with small town stuff.Bethany Wigginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345327120999157124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-23550621074743720602010-01-13T19:55:11.065-07:002010-01-13T19:55:11.065-07:00I don't have a Kindle and don't really wan...I don't have a Kindle and don't really want one. I love books .... but<br /><br />I do read books on my laptop using e-readers. I like being able to change the font size. The more tired my eyes get, the bigger I make the words, and I like propping the computer in my lap and not having to hold up a big heavy book. My laptop is my primary tool for work, entertainment, writing and reading. Other than the occasional paper book (in the car, in the briefcase and in the purse), I don't feel the need for a special e-reader.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10192716036013528670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-21797372291085504512010-01-13T18:43:30.621-07:002010-01-13T18:43:30.621-07:00I've been just as interested as you to see wha...I've been just as interested as you to see what people say. I think I will eventually buy one simply for travel and beta reading, but I can't imagine ever getting rid of books completely. I love them too much!Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658962630981643176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-18459462018260916422010-01-13T17:39:30.466-07:002010-01-13T17:39:30.466-07:00Don't feel bad - I haven't read Twilight e...Don't feel bad - I haven't read Twilight either - and living in small city Canada means I still haven't even seen an ereader in real life :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-40525799246460984122010-01-13T17:25:23.843-07:002010-01-13T17:25:23.843-07:00My parents got me a Kindle for Christmas, and to ...My parents got me a Kindle for Christmas, and to be quite honest, I wasnt sure I was going to like it. I love having the actual book there. However, that being said, I adore my Kindle. I find Im buying books Im not positive about (from say, new authors) on my Kindle since its cheaper. But Im still buying regular paperback books from my favourite authors. I also love getting free books to put on my kindle. Since I'm an English major, being able to have the classics for free is wonderful.Natalie Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116611923169722657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-62907789442236492152010-01-13T17:16:12.193-07:002010-01-13T17:16:12.193-07:00I don't think I'll ever buy an e-reader. I...I don't think I'll ever buy an e-reader. I've got to have a solid book in my hands :)in which a girl readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563423294648988362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-23219368505931120612010-01-13T16:47:16.174-07:002010-01-13T16:47:16.174-07:00I really want a Kindle so I can download friends&#...I really want a Kindle so I can download friends' MS to it and read it like its a real book. As sson as I have $250 to blow, I will def buy one. BUT I will continue to but most published works the good old-fashioned way. <br /><a href="http://karenamandahooper.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Click for My Blog</a>kahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-72212199029659020642010-01-13T15:44:52.663-07:002010-01-13T15:44:52.663-07:00paperback all the way. there's nothing like cu...paperback all the way. there's nothing like curling up with a good book on the bed... but when i'm desperate for something to read, i download ebooks onto my laptop. still haven't kindled.Michelle Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747275507200268417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-72427793045466768332010-01-13T15:38:24.818-07:002010-01-13T15:38:24.818-07:00Paper back! But maybe someday I'll look back o...Paper back! But maybe someday I'll look back on this high=held opinion of mine and laugh at my naivety. Who knows. <br /><br />I love that movie too, by the way. :)Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-6412685637553477602010-01-13T15:29:45.863-07:002010-01-13T15:29:45.863-07:00I don't have a kindle either. I'm too att...I don't have a kindle either. I'm too attached to actual books. And I think I'd feel I was reading from a computer screen (though I've never tried one), which I do too often on the actual computer screen.Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-87245049572957857682010-01-13T14:56:02.709-07:002010-01-13T14:56:02.709-07:00I'm not sold on them yet. But I don't have...I'm not sold on them yet. But I don't have one; have just inspected my friends'. So I'm definitely not an authority one it--and reserve the right to change my opinion!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-84770040084874302412010-01-13T14:43:38.646-07:002010-01-13T14:43:38.646-07:00I'm going to wait a few more years. When they...I'm going to wait a few more years. When they get cheap (like DVD players did), I'll buy one. I'm sure I'll still read paper books too.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-14147505324139576242010-01-13T14:35:01.620-07:002010-01-13T14:35:01.620-07:00You guys are the greatest!
Does anyone have a com...You guys are the greatest!<br /><br />Does anyone have a comment about how they are on the eyes? Do your eyes hurt when you read with one, or is it really the same feeling as book text?Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.com