tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212465766317764317.post5313087739917859539..comments2024-03-06T01:53:57.529-05:00Comments on Back to Books: 277. Wishin' and Hopin' by Wally LambNikki in Niagarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13348586723780500367noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212465766317764317.post-910804259181202862010-12-12T09:43:12.468-05:002010-12-12T09:43:12.468-05:00I understand your thoughts, but I don't think ...I understand your thoughts, but I don't think eReaders will replace all books. I believe "readers" love physical books and will continue to purchase them. I, for one, will continue to purchase books - I'm currently waiting (and waiting) for a delivery of 15 books or so from Book Closeouts. My addiction hasn't been thwarted (not sure if that is good or bad). Also, I will purchase books that I've read on my iPad or Kindle that I want for keeps in my personal library. <br /><br />Anyway, I like to view eReaders as another tool to increase readership in general. As a teacher, I couldn't be happier with the prospect of getting more people into the written word. Latest and greatest gadgets are very appealing, so eReaders can and have targeted many non-readers with great success. You can't be against that, Nicola! There is some good to the little buggers. :) <br /><br />As for the rule of business you mentioned, I agree with the general, overall concept and while life is a business to be managed, I don't believe all things apply. For a silly example (but true), there are all the consumables in life. You buy them and then they are gone - can't resell those! But, you can resell an eReader. As for the cost of books to put on the eReaders, that will vary on an individual's desire. I think I only spent $2.99 once and $2.49 a time or two, but the rest have been $.99 or free (the majority)! I don't think that eBooks need to be the concern. As consumers of the written word, we can have the best of both worlds.<br /><br />Understanding that you've heard it all before, I still hope my thoughts will have you rethinking your disdain for eReaders. I'm not trying to convince you to buy one, just to see them in a more positive light. I think actual books will continue to be printed, maybe is lesser quantities, but printed nonetheless. <br /><br />Ultimately, I think the pleasure and ease one can derive from an eReader is priceless. (no pun intended)<br /><br />*I have enjoyed our discussion. I'm looking forward to your response. :)Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212465766317764317.post-23313787905145401332010-12-11T19:44:02.482-05:002010-12-11T19:44:02.482-05:00I read this one last Christmas and honestly didn&#...I read this one last Christmas and honestly didn't care for it, but since you mentioned that you haven't read his other books I have to say: PLEASE read his other stuff! He's one of my favourite authors and I've loved his other three books.The Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248537555041830039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212465766317764317.post-76701844339516044592010-12-11T17:31:14.077-05:002010-12-11T17:31:14.077-05:00Thanks for the review. I brought this one home fr...Thanks for the review. I brought this one home from the library and haven't gotten around to reading it. Now I don't think I'll bother, based on your review.Amy @ Hope Is the Wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949836482747469686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212465766317764317.post-52897529294269536442010-12-11T13:16:08.362-05:002010-12-11T13:16:08.362-05:00heehee - when I saw that image I knew I had to mak...heehee - when I saw that image I knew I had to make a statement! My "not interested" attitude to eReaders has grown to an actual dislike for them, I'm afraid. <br /><br />I don't want them to replace physical books in the future. I love how people walk into my house and immediately start browsing my shelves and conversation starts. I love the feel and smell of paper books. And most of all I can't imagine a world without cheap secondhand books.<br /><br />Plus I think they are way too expensive. I can't imagine spending that much money for a file, probably why I still by actual music CDs too instead of downloading tunes. I want something physical, I can hold and pass around. An old rule of business I was taught a long time ago: Never pay money for something you cannot turn around and sell again.<br /><br />So my logo "This site is an e-reader free zone" means all books represented here have been read from actual books with pages. LOL!<br /><br />And perhaps some people will notice it bfore contacting me asking me to review their new eBook.Nikki in Niagarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13348586723780500367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212465766317764317.post-79766971748760971252010-12-11T09:03:28.486-05:002010-12-11T09:03:28.486-05:00LOL - NOT at your post but the "e-reader free...<b>LOL</b> - NOT at your post but the "e-reader free zone" image on your side bar. What's up with that? Are you anti-eReaders or do you just . . . I can't even think of another option. :) Please do tell. <br /><br />As for Wishin' and Hopin', I'm glad you liked it more than I did. I didn't think the ending was necessary either.Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.com