tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15254331.post2066011389377368799..comments2024-03-28T03:14:14.607-04:00Comments on Shorty PJs: What (and how) are you reading?MaryBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02412656596874731198noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15254331.post-27261036794327240502011-06-11T20:39:34.672-04:002011-06-11T20:39:34.672-04:00Liz - yes, I, too, resisted the Kindle. Resented t...Liz - yes, I, too, resisted the Kindle. Resented the heck out of them. But after lugging real live books with me whenever I travel, I started seeing the beauty of the little things. I do love mine, carry with me everywhere. It doesn't take the place of my real-live book before bedtime (and in fact, I've just bought three new books), but it's lovely on-the-go or outside. Highly recommend!MaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412656596874731198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15254331.post-83468889506825423212011-06-09T16:04:17.122-04:002011-06-09T16:04:17.122-04:00You have a Kindle? And you like it? Oh, maybe I ha...You have a Kindle? And you like it? Oh, maybe I have to rethink my stuck-in-the-past notions too. Because I trust your judgement.Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15254331.post-5498868153259263532011-05-26T16:28:19.747-04:002011-05-26T16:28:19.747-04:00Chris, I got the idea to read The Seance from one ...Chris, I got the idea to read The Seance from one of your FB posts. I use your book recommendations a lot. (And once Jo finishes all that Sue Grafton stuff, I'll go back to using her as a resource, too.) I do think some things are better/easier via audio - the Stieg Larssen things, for example, and I mentioned The Help. Can't believe I've never read The Woman in White. Loving it. Loving Kindle.MaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412656596874731198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15254331.post-9833034529864529932011-05-26T16:24:17.634-04:002011-05-26T16:24:17.634-04:00Well, this is kinda spooky. I'm also reading ...Well, this is kinda spooky. I'm also reading The Seance, but on my newly acquired Kindle (and I, also, vowed and declared I would never like/have one). It's brilliant for me for reading in bed as my fingers are a bit arthritic and sometimes it's uncomfortable holding a book open. Good for reading whilst eating, too! <br />The Simon Winchester book I read some time ago in paperback, but think I would have enjoyed it even more if it was read to me. Audiobooks - I love 'em! For some years now I've been downloading 2/month from audible.com and have no trouble adding countless titles to my wishlist. I find them invaluable to listen to whilst gardening, houseworking (??), travelling, etc. Late last year, when David was ill, I 'read' The Help walking to/from the hospital and it got me through an unpleasant time when I wouldn't have had the concentration to read a proper book. Unfortunately downloading from our local libraries proved unsuccessful and the County needs to get its act together.<br />Add to the mix joining a Book Club; no matter what else you're reading you HAVE to read the monthly pick. Woman In White was an early choice and a very popular one, at that. This month I'm struggling with The White Queen by Philippa Gregory - just not my cup of tea!<br />On top of all of these books jusr waiting to be read and enjoyed, I also download various book-related programmes from BBC radio. <br />How grand to have access to all this literature, spoken word and otherwise :o)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697792053955724924noreply@blogger.com