tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post4459116616974633014..comments2024-03-28T12:11:42.691-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: Location….location or Where the hell am I? Reading e-booksKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-90947059037936951362024-01-07T02:06:55.099-05:002024-01-07T02:06:55.099-05:00A reality in looking at it is that I like visiting...A reality in looking at it is that I like visiting sites <a href="http://www.klaytn.net/" rel="nofollow">bintangslot77</a>sejahterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18284585882214771909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-3952776590839815702013-05-14T07:40:17.213-04:002013-05-14T07:40:17.213-04:00It's the Bluefire app. I think it has to do wi...It's the Bluefire app. I think it has to do with DRM issues. It's the only app that works with my iPad (as far as I know) and I always had problems viewing Netaggely books on my Kindle so I gave up.<br /><br />I use Bluefire but I don't really like it for taking notes. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-89184690257621233012013-05-13T20:33:25.295-04:002013-05-13T20:33:25.295-04:00I find that pages (vs percentages/locations) seem ...I find that pages (vs percentages/locations) seem to be random depending on the book. If it's a book I've purchased from Amazon for my kindle app, then sometimes it'll have pages and sometimes locations (or sometimes the option for either one.) With books I get from Netgalley that go to my Kindle app "documents" those only have locations. <br /><br />I wish the Amazon purchased Kindle books would at least ALWAYS have page numbers instead of locations. <br /><br />Why is it that for Netgalley you use other apps to read them instead of the Kindle app? Just curious if I'm missing out on something! I've only heard of one other app that you can read Netgalley books on say an iPad (the name is escaping me at the moment though grrr! Blue something is coming to mind, gah now I have a brain itch I can't scratch LOL) <br /><br />April @ <a href="http://www.myshelfconfessions.com" rel="nofollow">My Shelf Confessions</a>Fireflywisheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17976320685443207152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-65770111134448186092013-04-26T19:49:14.314-04:002013-04-26T19:49:14.314-04:00The only thing I like about e-books is the conveni...The only thing I like about e-books is the convenience my kindle offers of having a built in backlit screen and that I can carry more than one around at once (for those moments when I'm almost done with one and ready to start another). But that is IT! I too hate feeling like I don't know where I am. I hate not being able to highlight and flip back when I want. Yes you can highlight in the e-books but it just isn't the same for me I guess. I always prefer physical books and only buy ebooks if they are below 3 dollars. If they are more than that I feel cheated.Tabitha (Pabkins)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11945588780690794396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-35711454726610707682013-04-26T11:03:04.185-04:002013-04-26T11:03:04.185-04:00I completely agree- there is certainly something t...I completely agree- there is certainly something to be said about the portability of a kindle vs a suitcase full of books...but nothing can compare to the feel of a book in your hands and having tha physcal sense of where you are. I actually brought my nook and two books on vacation and never touched the nook. And with prices being barely less...one might as wel just buy the book if one has the space!Melissas Eclectic Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954443867000135343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-54721262834659284822013-04-24T20:40:43.783-04:002013-04-24T20:40:43.783-04:00I get annoyed with the Kindle's inability to l...I get annoyed with the Kindle's inability to list page numbers, too. Irritating.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-61057515529177560102013-04-24T20:39:56.409-04:002013-04-24T20:39:56.409-04:00I like both but each has its drawbacks. I like ebo...I like both but each has its drawbacks. I like ebooks when I'm going on a trip and don't want to carry a hundred real books.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-26435480143326819082013-04-24T11:33:38.350-04:002013-04-24T11:33:38.350-04:00I don't check indexes or anything on e-books. ...I don't check indexes or anything on e-books. I actually feel like I read my kindle faster than a physical book. Maybe b/c my hands don't get tired holding it and I put it down less? Not sure. The percentage doesn't bother me, but I would like page numbers as well. Midnyte Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10411332857885069319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-33811158908184617442013-04-23T17:16:57.108-04:002013-04-23T17:16:57.108-04:00I don't mind the percentage for keeping track ...I don't mind the percentage for keeping track of how far along I am in the book, but it drives me crazy when I'm looking for something later. It's like, "well, it was around 3/4 of the way, so is that location 1305 or should I just hit location 1000 and page around?" At least with a paper book, you can quickly flip to things.<br /><br />The worst - WORST - ebook seller for suddenly stopping a book at less than 100% is Samhain. The book will end at 85%, maybe less, and the rest will be ads for upcoming books. They stink.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05088517756967575931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-42567980925019209182013-04-23T14:51:47.355-04:002013-04-23T14:51:47.355-04:00I get like that, too. I look down and say WTH! I&#...I get like that, too. I look down and say WTH! I'm only 15% into this blasted book. Or, where the heck did the time go!Smash Attack Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459323734201391878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-16553355130827022822013-04-23T10:44:08.608-04:002013-04-23T10:44:08.608-04:00When I'm reviewing I takes notes too so it'...When I'm reviewing I takes notes too so it's not an issue then. More when I'm reading for fun (which I'm making a point of doing more of!)<br /><br />I think I'm further in and things aren't' moving fast enough but I'm not that far at all lol Maybe it's more that I'm impatient O_OKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-19101179262218619422013-04-23T10:42:36.087-04:002013-04-23T10:42:36.087-04:00I'm even worse with audio books. I zone out fo...I'm even worse with audio books. I zone out for a second and can't go back lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-2623446142314675102013-04-23T09:04:08.319-04:002013-04-23T09:04:08.319-04:00I prefer page numbers and physical books, too, tho...I prefer page numbers and physical books, too, though I won't give up my ereader. And I have this problem with audiobooks. The way the story is going, it seems like there's still plenty of book left, and then POOF. It's over.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-69029458272522325652013-04-22T20:11:58.695-04:002013-04-22T20:11:58.695-04:00I'm one of the people who takes notes while re...I'm one of the people who takes notes while reading, so the disruption thing doesn't bother me. I constantly look at the %. hehSmash Attack Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459323734201391878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-30098691541674457492013-04-22T18:38:15.677-04:002013-04-22T18:38:15.677-04:00I would guess that e-books are cheaper for reviewi...I would guess that e-books are cheaper for reviewing purposes but I don't' blame you. For the longest time I refused to read e-books and then I caved. I like both for different books/different reasons but I'll always prefer 'tree books' :-))Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-50669110652669485962013-04-22T18:36:53.944-04:002013-04-22T18:36:53.944-04:00They (Amazon) announced that they were going to us...They (Amazon) announced that they were going to use page #'s and they showed up in one or two books but then that was that. I wonder why.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-30507905632836461002013-04-22T18:36:06.525-04:002013-04-22T18:36:06.525-04:00Oh yes! I love indexes! I check that first and it ...Oh yes! I love indexes! I check that first and it helps me gauge how far I am. That works better for me than page #'s or %'s. I wonder why?? lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-85655192771838876412013-04-22T18:35:01.894-04:002013-04-22T18:35:01.894-04:00I fought the Kindle tooth and nail at first but Ke...I fought the Kindle tooth and nail at first but Kevin wanted me to try it because I was running out of room for my books.<br /><br />I really love reading on my iPad now. I wouldn't have tried even a 1/4 of the books I read if they weren't Kindle deals. I think more before purchasing a book that needs a home when I'm done lol<br /><br />I don't like notes with e-books though. I'm old still school and keep a notepad. I like to look at everything at once. I do highlight things but I hate have to go search later. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-58847358943241763602013-04-22T18:32:09.167-04:002013-04-22T18:32:09.167-04:00I had a kindle but it drove me nuts. I like the iP...I had a kindle but it drove me nuts. I like the iPad because it's bigger. My husband laughs because most people want smaller but not me. <br /><br />I can't even reply to email on my phone. I read it but wait to respond when I get home to my computer. <br /><br />2000 books??? That's amazing! I have a few 100.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-202543917733555042013-04-22T18:29:28.582-04:002013-04-22T18:29:28.582-04:00For the most part it doesn't bother me and I e...For the most part it doesn't bother me and I enjoy e-books but every once in awhile I need to look back at something I didn't realize to highlight at the time and can't find it or like last week felt like I was way farther in the book than I really was and got discouraged.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-43773584693187294592013-04-22T18:27:57.673-04:002013-04-22T18:27:57.673-04:00Yeah - I fumble around more with e-books. I don...Yeah - I fumble around more with e-books. I don't remember the % where my favorite part was lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-7221180721330581032013-04-22T18:27:20.332-04:002013-04-22T18:27:20.332-04:00ooh excellent point! I read on my iPad while my hu...ooh excellent point! I read on my iPad while my hubby sleeps - none the wiser. I have a bed lamp but he would never be able to sleep with that thing on lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-56929134032459104312013-04-22T15:58:25.475-04:002013-04-22T15:58:25.475-04:00Oh, I get annoyed at ebooks all the time, especial...Oh, I get annoyed at ebooks all the time, especially when Netgalley messes them up, which they've been doing less and less lately, to be entirely honest. Lately, I only read what the ARC goddess brings me anyway. A definitely upside of ebooks is that I can totally read in the dark, which I do all the time.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-75499880762863786582013-04-22T15:42:56.397-04:002013-04-22T15:42:56.397-04:00I have the exact problems as you do, I do like pri...I have the exact problems as you do, I do like print more. I want to be able to check the blurb, to quickly check the beginning for maps, or the end for glossaries. But everything is just so slow with ebooksBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-68681904353923902902013-04-22T15:38:08.244-04:002013-04-22T15:38:08.244-04:00I've just gotten used to the lack of page numb...I've just gotten used to the lack of page numbers. If I want to know how far along I am, I just look at the percentage. But I'm usually not concerned with that enough to even bother looking at the numbers. Out of sight, out of mind.Andrea @ The Busy Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03870102161917943612noreply@blogger.com