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By *Ryan- OP Man
over a year ago
In Your Bush |
I quite like books, so if I get on with an author I tend to collect them all. I now seem to have loads and loads because I don't get rid of them.
Anyway , I was just looking for a particular one when I noticed Windows 3.1 Simplified 
Am I an odd bod by keeping them? Do you keep or swap/recycle? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"There is a disused telephone box (a red one with lots of windows),in Little Eaton, Derby that folk now use as a book swap  "
nice idea in principle , red fone boxes always stink of dog squirt !  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The books are gratis ryan and easily sourced , a nook simple touch is £29 at asda , sd expandable .....16 gig card for a tenner you get thousands on there ... |
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By *ancatMan
over a year ago
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I have over 800 books mostly reference books. All ways looking in book shops and second book shops for new books to add to my shelves. Tried a kindle and got rid of it. was just not the same I just like the smell and the feal of a.good book.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Im old school,im resisting the kindle and filling my house up with books,we may be going away in a couple of months and thats when ill get a kindle
I give loads away,im given loads I love books |
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By *Ryan- OP Man
over a year ago
In Your Bush |
"The books are gratis ryan and easily sourced , a nook simple touch is £29 at asda , sd expandable .....16 gig card for a tenner you get thousands on there ..."
I'm guessing you mean access to all the free ones. Not latest releases though surely ? |
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"See a few of you say you read on a tablet of some kind. I looked at it but its hardly cheaper than buying the actual book. I prefer a real one. "
I said I would never get a kindle, but i succumbed and never loo,ed back, you can either delete them or save, briiint for me to read in bed without my glasses cause you can change the font size, which was the main reason I bought it
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Love books and keep all my reference books. But paperbacks used to annoy me because I read them so quickly but then would be loathe to throw them away/recycle etc.
The kindle has solved that problem - I use it for 'disposable' reading. The latest releases are a rip off but there's so much to read who needs to read them? Just read something else until the 'latest release premium' has come off.
It's also perfect for reading porn in public. |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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"See a few of you say you read on a tablet of some kind. I looked at it but its hardly cheaper than buying the actual book. I prefer a real one. "
There are a lot of books that haven't transferred to Kindle yet so I do still buy them. However, for going away nothing beats a Kindle. I can get through 6 books in a week, and that takes up a lot of suitcase space. |
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"I agree its not The same as holding a book , ...just a damn site more portable , "
It's ok, I walk with a pronounced limp due to all my vinyl, cassette & cd collection being about ma person at all times  |
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"I quite like books, so if I get on with an author I tend to collect them all. I now seem to have loads and loads because I don't get rid of them.
Anyway , I was just looking for a particular one when I noticed Windows 3.1 Simplified
Am I an odd bod by keeping them? Do you keep or swap/recycle?"
buy, then lend and often they don't come back |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Even though I have converted to a Kindle, I still buy books that take my fancy from Thrift shops, and recipe books just don't seem right unless in hardback.
I have kept all my books. "
Mrs Beaton ....gems ! |
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By *Ryan- OP Man
over a year ago
In Your Bush |
"new titles available too ryan ,..normally get the newyork times best sellers list that comes out monthly and uptodate "
Cheers I will have another look. Trouble is I have an iPad so bet I can't get through apple |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"new titles available too ryan ,..normally get the newyork times best sellers list that comes out monthly and uptodate
Cheers I will have another look. Trouble is I have an iPad so bet I can't get through apple"
Download the kindle app |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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"new titles available too ryan ,..normally get the newyork times best sellers list that comes out monthly and uptodate
Cheers I will have another look. Trouble is I have an iPad so bet I can't get through apple"
I noticed one of the recent offers was called 'Breasts - A Natural and Un-natural history'. Thought there might be some guys on here who would be interested in that.  |
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By *Ryan- OP Man
over a year ago
In Your Bush |
"new titles available too ryan ,..normally get the newyork times best sellers list that comes out monthly and uptodate
Cheers I will have another look. Trouble is I have an iPad so bet I can't get through apple
Download the kindle app"
Does that mean the books won't need to be sourced through the apple store? |
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By *livia_KWoman
over a year ago
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I can't bear getting rid of books. The only time I have gotten rid of any was when I moved here from Australia 12 years ago - I gave all my books to a second hand bookshop and just kept a few of my faves.
I don't like the idea of a kindle as I like an actual real book with pages - I love the feel and the smell of a book. A kindle just isn't the same and if half my flat gets filled up with books then so be it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have loads of books.... Luke tried to get me to " sort them out " when we moved... But I just couldn't bring myself to get rid of any! Some of my books are from where I was a nipper  |
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By *Ryan- OP Man
over a year ago
In Your Bush |
"new titles available too ryan ,..normally get the newyork times best sellers list that comes out monthly and uptodate
Cheers I will have another look. Trouble is I have an iPad so bet I can't get through apple
I noticed one of the recent offers was called 'Breasts - A Natural and Un-natural history'. Thought there might be some guys on here who would be interested in that. "
Un-natural breasts ! Wonder if they mean plastic or wonky lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"new titles available too ryan ,..normally get the newyork times best sellers list that comes out monthly and uptodate
Cheers I will have another look. Trouble is I have an iPad so bet I can't get through apple
Download the kindle app
Does that mean the books won't need to be sourced through the apple store?"
Yep - I use an iPad and have never bought a book through the apple books thing.
I use the iPad for books with photos and kindle for paperbacks.
You can download kindle on smartphones too and it will sync any ebooks you buy via amazon across whatever devices you use meaning if you're reading on your iPad you can carry on from the same page on your phone etc. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I do still have lots of books. I have a kindle but I still prefer a book. I tend to keep them til I run out of space in my bookcase, then give them to a charity shop |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have loads of books.... Luke tried to get me to " sort them out " when we moved... But I just couldn't bring myself to get rid of any! Some of my books are from where I was a nipper "
I still have a large collection of Rupert the Bear albums - could never get rid of those. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Keep all books, I still have books from when I was 10 onwards, some do live in boxes now. However I love bookcases full, think it gives a good insight into a person. |
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By *Ryan- OP Man
over a year ago
In Your Bush |
"new titles available too ryan ,..normally get the newyork times best sellers list that comes out monthly and uptodate
Cheers I will have another look. Trouble is I have an iPad so bet I can't get through apple
Download the kindle app
Does that mean the books won't need to be sourced through the apple store?
Yep - I use an iPad and have never bought a book through the apple books thing.
I use the iPad for books with photos and kindle for paperbacks.
You can download kindle on smartphones too and it will sync any ebooks you buy via amazon across whatever devices you use meaning if you're reading on your iPad you can carry on from the same page on your phone etc."
thanks |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I do still have lots of books. I have a kindle but I still prefer a book. I tend to keep them til I run out of space in my bookcase, then give them to a charity shop "
Just get more bookcases lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm an avid reader, sometimes 4/5 books a week (loathe t.v, bores me to hell)
I prefer real books. I don't want to read from a screen, take great pleasure and comfort from the feel, smell and touch of paper.
Like others here, I collect my favourite authors, get very excited when a new Pratchett is due 
I use free cycle and two local charity shops to move on/buy from.
Have thus far resisted the digital book, even my elderly mother has a kindle but I'm really not interested. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Keep all books, I still have books from when I was 10 onwards, some do live in boxes now. However I love bookcases full, think it gives a good insight into a person."
That's why I hide most of mine! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The books are gratis ryan and easily sourced , a nook simple touch is £29 at asda , sd expandable .....16 gig card for a tenner you get thousands on there ..."
They are out of stock online |
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By *Ryan- OP Man
over a year ago
In Your Bush |
"Ryan you can use the kobo and kindle apps on the iPad without having either device or any Apple product for that matter."
Thanks. Not bothered which app to be honest as long as the book doesn't cost the same as the real thing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Ryan you can use the kobo and kindle apps on the iPad without having either device or any Apple product for that matter.
Thanks. Not bothered which app to be honest as long as the book doesn't cost the same as the real thing. "
Get both as the price can vary and offers etc |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"new titles available too ryan ,..normally get the newyork times best sellers list that comes out monthly and uptodate
Cheers I will have another look. Trouble is I have an iPad so bet I can't get through apple"
Should point out that if this is a torrent file its not strictly legal. - Although an easy free way of getting practically any book you want |
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By *Ryan- OP Man
over a year ago
In Your Bush |
"new titles available too ryan ,..normally get the newyork times best sellers list that comes out monthly and uptodate
Cheers I will have another look. Trouble is I have an iPad so bet I can't get through apple
Should point out that if this is a torrent file its not strictly legal. - Although an easy free way of getting practically any book you want"
What would be a torrent file? The Nook ones? |
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I love books and have hundreds as I can't bear to part with them because I know I will sometime want to read them again!! I was bought a kindle and have kindle on my ipad but its not the same so I ignore them and continued buying books to the dismay of my mum. I just can't read off a device I need the feel and the smell off a book to lose myself in the story |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Which type is the best to get then?
Kindle, Nook or Kobo?
Also I notice there are different sizes, is the 8 inch better than the 6?"
Usually, but not always |
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By *Ryan- OP Man
over a year ago
In Your Bush |
"Which type is the best to get then?
Kindle, Nook or Kobo?
Also I notice there are different sizes, is the 8 inch better than the 6?"
Depends how you use it apparently. Not everyone wants a vwe kindle |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Oh god I have tons of books and a kindle.
I've just done a book swap box and left it outside my front door in our block of flats. Sharing and saves money.
It's generally the ones I've read once but scanned through and not really enjoyed , not fussed about getting them back.(means I have room for more books) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have the ' moonreader ' app on my tablet , which can read kindle books which are in .mobi format , and nook books which are in .epub format ...versatile but drains The battery , ...The nook ...is my choice of e-reader , for its battery life ..sd-storage ...and you don't need to register it to use it ....all books are easily sourced ...with torrents its illegal to upload ....not download .  |
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"new titles available too ryan ,..normally get the newyork times best sellers list that comes out monthly and uptodate
Cheers I will have another look. Trouble is I have an iPad so bet I can't get through apple
Download the kindle app
Does that mean the books won't need to be sourced through the apple store?
Yep - I use an iPad and have never bought a book through the apple books thing.
I use the iPad for books with photos and kindle for paperbacks.
You can download kindle on smartphones too and it will sync any ebooks you buy via amazon across whatever devices you use meaning if you're reading on your iPad you can carry on from the same page on your phone etc."
I bought a book on the app on my phone but when I connected my kindle to the WiFi it's not there |
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I'm just about to have a book cull - bit sale next weekend and I'm finally joining ebay!
But I keep any that I will read again. Got lots of complete sets by particular authors.
I also have a kindle but I prefer a real book. The kindle is great for travel though and for use in hospital - my handbag is already heavy enough! |
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Interesting to read this thread. Lots of people seem to have huge collections of books. What is the psychology behind this kind of hoarding? One person mentions they plan to read them all again "one day" but will that really happen? People keep DVDs probably for the same reason. Why is there comfort in being surrounded by an entertainment product you have already consumed? People actually say they can't bare the thought of parting with their stacks of books, would it be that traumatic? Just curious |
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By *Ryan- OP Man
over a year ago
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"Interesting to read this thread. Lots of people seem to have huge collections of books. What is the psychology behind this kind of hoarding? One person mentions they plan to read them all again "one day" but will that really happen? People keep DVDs probably for the same reason. Why is there comfort in being surrounded by an entertainment product you have already consumed? People actually say they can't bare the thought of parting with their stacks of books, would it be that traumatic? Just curious "
I always read mine again but I do only buy the authors I know I like. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The joy of my kindle us that I can try a lot of different authors .... There are lots of forums with links to free books, usually the first one or two in a series ....
Saying that, I do have my bookcase of favourites, that I do go back and re-read all the time |
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"The books are gratis ryan and easily sourced , a nook simple touch is £29 at asda , sd expandable .....16 gig card for a tenner you get thousands on there ...
They are out of stock online "
you can order it for delivery from argos , just make sure its at The discounted price , curries and john lewis also have The offer ...its part of The ' get London reading '...push ...another ...stuff The rest of Britain idea . |
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"Interesting to read this thread. Lots of people seem to have huge collections of books. What is the psychology behind this kind of hoarding? One person mentions they plan to read them all again "one day" but will that really happen? People keep DVDs probably for the same reason. Why is there comfort in being surrounded by an entertainment product you have already consumed? People actually say they can't bare the thought of parting with their stacks of books, would it be that traumatic? Just curious "
I think DVD's are a waste and only a matter of time before they're a redundant format.
But books will never be redundant. I hate having lots of read paperbacks cluttering up shelves hence my preference for kindle. But I love coffee table type books to browse through from time to time and I find reference books easier to flick through than ebooks.
And then kids books have a special quality too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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some of The old leather bound books are works of art , I can understand why people keep their special paper editions , The e-reader also gives people a choice of reading without prejudice , you can sit on a train and read something you might not normally read ....The Bible ?...Koran ?...Gazza's story ? |
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By *Ryan- OP Man
over a year ago
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"I recently had a book cull and gave away over 300, bought a nook this morning purely for the sole purpose of going into hospital next week. No doubt I will break it before then... "
Keep it safe in your cranny |
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