tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post5007728119761755762..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: New StrategiesHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-78687379243637114832009-09-27T03:11:01.169-05:002009-09-27T03:11:01.169-05:00OMG, Netflix for books?! I do like to save books, ...OMG, Netflix for books?! I do like to save books, but in my days of travel and moving, I realize I don't NEED nearly as many books as I thought I did, and there are loads of books I donated last year that I had never read, yet purchased years before. The library is great, but alas, in my small town you don't always find the book you're looking for and up to six weeks sometimes isn't long enough especially when I have trouble finishing a book simply because I have a time limit, this of course stems from being a bit of an anarchist and having trouble with authority back in my school days (which are not over), 'You say I have to read this, well guess what?! It could be the best book in the world, but I'm not gonna, nope, you can't make me.' Anyway, I would LOVE netflix for books and I have to check this out.<br /><br />Also, six text books in one electronic device, genius, the adults of the future will have less back problems from carrying around that heavy back pack. Too bad this didn't make it even ten years earlier. <br /><br />Thanks for your birthday comments H, I maybe had a bit more than one, but I still remember how much fun I had, and it was LOADS! Twenty seven isn't as scary as I once thought. I'll enjoy it while I'm here. :)Libby Walkuphttp://www.libbywalkup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-23297554461352442692009-09-26T07:38:36.085-05:002009-09-26T07:38:36.085-05:00Thanks Elizabeth. I didn't know that the libra...Thanks Elizabeth. I didn't know that the library charges for new books. And it's great to hear from someone who has a Kindle!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-91254135364596757442009-09-25T22:02:23.581-05:002009-09-25T22:02:23.581-05:00I like audio books in the car, too. Got a couple t...I like audio books in the car, too. Got a couple to listen to, but I'm sharing a car with my son & he listens to CDs. Hard to keep track of a book when it keeps being taken out of the player.<br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-56355609570938012162009-09-25T15:33:38.264-05:002009-09-25T15:33:38.264-05:00My wife uses audio books on the way too and from w...My wife uses audio books on the way too and from work…to support my dead, retired, butt…anyway, the library doesn’t always have a good collection of audio books, and, they’re expensive to buy, so, some kind of Netflix thing would work great for her. Wondering if Paperspine.com is something like that? Have to check it out.<br /><br />Best Regards, Galen<br /><br /><a href="http://www.galenkindley.com/blog.htm" rel="nofollow">Imagineering Fiction Blog</a>joe doaks-Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283066862112820202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-5709084636132217552009-09-25T13:57:48.201-05:002009-09-25T13:57:48.201-05:00The first thing I thought of, it's called a Li...The first thing I thought of, it's called a Library, but I guess others did too! <br />Have you seen/heard of paperbackswap.com<br />That could work for those not near a library.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-70445538372099794052009-09-25T13:20:22.859-05:002009-09-25T13:20:22.859-05:00I like the "netbook" idea and Sheila'...I like the "netbook" idea and Sheila's idea about e-libraries. In fact, I like all the ideas about electronic availability of books. <br /><br />I have too many books.Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-88531453650069270582009-09-25T13:16:14.719-05:002009-09-25T13:16:14.719-05:00Anyway you look at it, things are shaking up and I...Anyway you look at it, things are shaking up and I think that's a good thing. One thing, at the library they make you pay for the new books so you're renting them anyway. I have a Kindle. I only buy coffee table book sand discounted books. (A girls got to have some flesh and blood reading material.)<br /><br />Good post, good information. Thanks!Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-52086708450337567002009-09-25T12:11:13.727-05:002009-09-25T12:11:13.727-05:00If the libraries don't jump on the e-book band...If the libraries don't jump on the e-book bandwagon I can imagine profitable e-library services. They could charge "rental" on the e-reader too, like TV services that make you rent the DVR.Sheila Deethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465615546936319164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-88617079999507928822009-09-25T12:03:23.797-05:002009-09-25T12:03:23.797-05:00"If I were a fast reader and didn't like ..."If I were a fast reader and didn't like to save books, then a monthly subscription for books might be a good idea. Hmm."<br /><br />Indeed - my muse exactly.<br /><br /><a href="http://theoldsilly.com" rel="nofollow">The Old Silly</a>Marvin D Wilsonhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-71161196331590257562009-09-25T11:13:58.067-05:002009-09-25T11:13:58.067-05:00I must admit my first thought about the book subsc...I must admit my first thought about the book subscription concept was "I have a library already...". Interesting post, Helen as we all should be aware what the publishing industry is thinking!<br /><br />ElspethElspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-17989075675164923412009-09-25T09:49:34.004-05:002009-09-25T09:49:34.004-05:00Ultimately it seems good that at least publishers ...Ultimately it seems good that at least publishers are getting "think tanks" going, considering new ideas, moving forward into technology. I don't think they can resist it too much longer, particularly in seeking the younger generation of readers.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-12033250964450669302009-09-25T09:19:34.957-05:002009-09-25T09:19:34.957-05:00Like you Helen, I'm not a fast reader and I do...Like you Helen, I'm not a fast reader and I don't want to give the books I read back so a monthly subscription wouldn't work for me. Like the mention by Anton and Elizabeth, I also agree it's going to be tough to compete with a library system that's free.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-28193326402993691282009-09-25T09:17:22.976-05:002009-09-25T09:17:22.976-05:00Especially when you consider, the library is free....Especially when you consider, the library is free.<br /><br />But I do remember there was a time when we had a Blockbuster close by, but we still signed up for Netflix. Eventually dropped it, but did use it for about a year.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-37761940430311927322009-09-25T09:07:39.575-05:002009-09-25T09:07:39.575-05:00I think it would be an interesting idea for some f...I think it would be an interesting idea for some forms of books--audio being among them--but I agree with Anton. The library would work just as well.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-8085961081711733362009-09-25T08:44:13.553-05:002009-09-25T08:44:13.553-05:00Guess this would be a service for those not near a...Guess this would be a service for those not near a library or who would rather have their books delivered. <br /><br />You made me chuckle this morning, Anton. Always good!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-50205682879689083272009-09-25T08:34:39.897-05:002009-09-25T08:34:39.897-05:00Helen, ref the book sharing service. I've hear...Helen, ref the book sharing service. I've heard of a pretty big outfit doing something similar for next to nothing. The library. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com