You can also download books free from the Project Guttenberg site for the Kindle because they are now public domain (expired copyrights). Another blogger sent me a blog called Free ebooks and Tips but it pretty much sent me back to that Amazon free book site which don't offer a whole lot... or maybe I don't know how to look which is very, very possible.
You can borrow more current books by popular authors free on the Overdrive system available through the Honolulu Library (or other Public Libraries) on the Nook or Sony eReader for three weeks. So here I am sitting, about to click on the Amazon button to buy the Kindle because it is supposed to be the best machine around. However, my finger just can't seem to make that final push just because Kindle wants you to buy their books and won't allow you to borrow from the public library.
Therefore, I'd like to know if there are any Nook owners out there (I know there were three of four of you on my earlier post) who still totally love (or are OK with or have a gripe about) their eReaders because it sounds like it's the Kindle owners who are passionate about their machines.
POSTSCRIPT: Art says he can't stand my indecision any longer. Therefore he says we should go with my Decision #47 which was to get the Kindle now, get the next generation Nook... or maybe an iPad (which can read the Overdrive) for him later. Waaait... a ... minute... Since when did I ever mention the ipad? Hunh?
Well then, congratulations on your soon-to-be Kindle.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it.
LOL I am the same way about big decisions. I worry about buyer remorse. Well if you get one then he later gets the other it sounds like a win/win situation.
ReplyDeleteBe sure to check through the public library -- our library has free books through overdrive, but all of the ones worth reading are checked out with a long hold line. Why? The books are so expensive from the publishers, the system can only afford 2 copies of each book. It's easier to go pick up the hard copy!
ReplyDeletewe're awaiting your decision. I've started using my computer to read scriptures and sure enjoy studying that way, maybe I'll end up buying a nook or ? someday so let us know what you find out...
ReplyDeleteKay, the IPAD is really popular, but although it's on my list one of these days, we're waiting for it to evolve a bit more. But isn't that the trouble with technology, when do you dive in?
ReplyDeletewas it analysis paralysis? Something along those lines.
ReplyDeleteI bought a Sony Reader, and have been happy with it. I love reading the old books from Project Guttenberg. Now one of my friends has an iPad and she can do e-mail on it, which I can't with my Sony.
ReplyDeleteBut why get an iPad for Art? Why not for you? I don't know much about it. Can you put books on it? Is this question going to confuse you further? I'd hate to do that.
Good luck with the decision.
Luv, K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
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My cousin isn't all that pleased with her Nook. For one thing, she says it is cheaper to buy the actual novel from the store for $7 than it is to buy it on the Nook ($10).
ReplyDeleteAlso, she says it is hard to go back to a previous passage in the Nook, whereas you can always thumb through an actual book.
She told me to buy an iPad, instead, because it is more versatile. However, I think it is heavier than an e-reader and I might get tired of holding it while reading.
My Kindle is due here on Jan 25. I'll let you know my verdict.
Kay, the Hubster came home Friday and told me that our friend Art who has been having terrible probs with his Nook had it fixed. But this time he came in to find out how we got so many free books, as he can hardly find any for the Nook.
ReplyDeleteJust press the button already! And quit worrying about free books by the latest authors. They are sometimes offered, but not generally. Although the latest James Patterson was offered for a few hours to get it in the bestseller list. But we have now read loads of free books by lesser known authors and loved nearly all of them. So far I have only given up on one, so you need to give them a chance.
My ex has a Nook and absolutely loves it!
ReplyDeleteArt is my kind of guy. Bless you Art, life has to move on. You can only sit on a decision so long. Time to move on! I think Art has a good point.
ReplyDeleteI have had my Kindle for 2 1/2 years and I still absolutely love it. I still go to the library a lot, but the Kindle is great for instant gratification and for travel. I have had few problems and they were all easily solved.
ReplyDeleteI think you will be happy about your decision. I love my Kindle that I got as a gift for Christmas. I didn't think I wanted one, but I now really love it.
ReplyDeleteI think the iPad is a great device for other things, but not for reading.
I know you said "input from Nook owners", but I just wanted to tell you that a Kindle is great. I love mine! :)
ReplyDeleteTo add to tne confusion, a friend of mine who is studying the merits of e-readers, is deciding on a PocketBook.
ReplyDeleteHi Kay, Both Gregg and I have Nooks and love them. They were our Christmas gift from our son. A little biased because he works for Barnes and Noble ;) One of the features we like is that you can look up words you don't know the meaning of, by putting your finger on that word and a box pops up which give you a way to find out the definition. It's a lot of fun and I enjoy being able to enlarge the print, and love reading it at night in bed with the lights out. I don't know anything about the Kindle.
ReplyDeleteKay;
ReplyDeleteCan't help you much,... because I don't own any. Bob owns the Kindle, my sister-in-law Gail and friend Penny do to. They love them. I'm with Art, I want the new Ipad that's coming out in the spring!.
Big help, not!!!
I hope you can wait until the end of April when iPad2 comes out. It should be the best solution to reading. It seems like that to me. It costs more but does a lot more too.
ReplyDeleteDina: Soon... sooooon...
ReplyDeleteMelissa: Remorse! Yes! Remorse! That's what always worries us.
Southlakes Mom: Thanks for telling me about the long hold line. That's something to consider, too.
Lin: Apparently that Free Kindle blog has a lot of free Christian type books.
Christine: When to dive in has always been our problem.
Ron: Analysis Paralysis... I like that. Such a perfect description of my usual condition.
Kay Davies: The iPad isn't really a good reader because it's larger and heavier and not quite as easily portable. However, you CAN download library books on it. It's got too many fancy doodads on it for me. I just want an eReader that can give me the authors and titles I want...FREE.
Gigi: I'll look forward to hearing what you say.
Sarah: OK OK.... Arrrghhh... my finger is right there hovering. Closing my eyes..... arrrghhhh...
Kay: Finally almost a Nook owner!
Linda: He doesn't ALWAYS make quick decisions either... hence our mailbox.
Jeanie: That's good to know... OK... my finger is going a little lower.
Sally: I agree about the iPad.
Betty: Sigh... another happy Kindle owner! I guess it looks like Kindle is the one.
Linda Reeder: I looked up the PocketBook. Sounded pretty good, too but Kindle still has the bigger edge.
Denise: Yae! Finally! Nook owners! Yes, the Kindle does do all those things, too. I love it that your son works for B&N. I'll bet he could get a good deal, too. Sigh...
Peggy and Abe: I'll be sure to tell Art. Knowing him, once April comes around he'll feel like he's got to wait until iPad3 comes out. :-)
I got the Nook after a lot of research, not the color one though.. I liked that the battery replacement can be done with ease with the Nook, no so with the Kindle unless they changed that...
ReplyDeleteMichelle: You're right. The battery thing is another big point in Nook's favor. Sigh... As Ron said earlier, I've got analysis paralysis.
ReplyDeleteThat was sure fast. Bravo. Now you have to let us know how you like it.
ReplyDeleteiPad, you'll love it!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've used a Mac since 1981...
I'm so behind with reading blog posts, Kay - sorry! I was one that got the Nook for Christmas and so far, so good. I did find, though, that it is almost impossible to borrow books from the Public Library as everything is already checked out. I really love to hold a book in my hands, though, so I plan on using the Nook for other times, like travelling, or whatever, and not as a regular means of reading. I also want the new iPad, but hate the thought of another monthly data plan. These newbies are fun but so many strings attached!!
ReplyDeleteSo which one did you choose???
ReplyDeleteI'm stopping by because you linked to my website nook vs kindle in your post...and I've since changed the link because I had to take down the website (Amazon trademark in website name- argh!).
Anyway, thanks for linking.
I'm personally partial to the Kindle, and I've started using a little program that allows you to read mobi-pocket files from the library on the Kindle. Nook is alright, I just don't like the touch screen as it confuses me every time I use it...but I am easily confused.
Jealous of you in Hawaii,
Jeff