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Back in November, I took on the Twilight series. Most of you know that I read all of those in a matter of a few days. One, in entirety, in 24 hours. [Thank goodness for the Thanksgiving Holiday.]
In the meantime I had read Lis' PRECIPICE (a romance e-book published at ireadiwrite[dot]com). In addition to rereading that book several times (shadow reader, etc) I've also read her YA Paranormal/Romance novel which she is currently seeking a publisher for. (YAY HER!)
I'm shadow reading a chapter from yet another book, I've read all eight of the "Sookie Stackhouse" books (the one's the show True Blood is based on). I read Dear John in about two days, handed it over to WonderMom and then started with "The Morganville Vampire" saga (another 8 or so book series -- apparently, I like series when I enjoy a good read. I like the fact that the story keeps going, kind of like a TV show).
With all this reading I put a Kindle on my Christmas wish list as my one and only want from Hubby and the kids. And, I got one! (I know, spoiled FW, spoiled!) :-D
Actually half the books I've read or more lately were downloaded to the Kindle. I love it. Instant gratification. What? I'm done? Where's the next book? Oh, right here on the amazon page on my Kindle and lookie there -- it's already on my Kindle and I can read it.right.now. :-DD
[Hang on, my email just chimed. Oooooh, another Chapter on the book I'm shadow reading! It's a thriller!! Whoop! You can guess who's writing it ;-) ]
Today, I figured out how to download books to my Kindle without being limited to Amazon only. Amazon is great, but for e-books the authors lose a LOT of their income from the book. If you download directly from the e-book site, they tend to get more like half the profit rather than quarters on dollars.
So, in addition to eeeeeverything else I'm
Happy Monday and Happy Reading! Oh, if you want, read along with some of these! We can share/compare notes! ;-)
5 comments:
Wish I had the time to read that often! But I'm not ready for a kindle. I still like the books that I can write my notes in the margin. :)
Em
Em, I agree, there are some books I HAVE to have in print. But, the Kindle has opened up an inexpensive opportunity and convenience to carry around multiple books at a time in a slim electronic venue.
AND, if I find a book or a series that I know I'll want hard copy -- then I can get it. ;-) 'Course, with your job all you do is read at work, I'm sure!
I squeeze it in at night, while waiting on the kids, at appointments, etc. ;-)
I'm oh so jealous - just finished chapter seven of my Gender Comm class - and I've read a ton of articles for my twenty page paper. I'm looking forward to a "Summer of Smut" (TM) mmmwwhahahahaha. I LOVE the paranormal romances.
I'm addicted to Paperbackswap.com it's so hard for me to justify a Kindle (plus it doesn't mix very well with tub water). I've recently just started putting up requests for hardback editions of the classics.
I sprinkle a few in now and again to stay legit!
Carrie M.
I think I would read all day if I could get away with it . . . but when would I write? LOL!
You're making me wish for a Kindle...
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