tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post7859366458551803754..comments2024-01-26T15:00:33.908-06:00Comments on The THRILLIONTH page: My sad career as a library user, my book addiction, and some questionsCarolyn Cranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-31091931881372401242008-02-01T12:04:00.000-06:002008-02-01T12:04:00.000-06:00Carolyn Jean - I think that might mean if you copi...Carolyn Jean - I think that might mean if you copied it and then sold the copy. Which would be a binding other than which it was sold in.<BR/><BR/>Checking the front of my Lindsey Davis Falco novels, LOL so many of my books are US published. I can tell you that statement is still in the front of books.<BR/><BR/>But selling used books is okay.LesleyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059048442986942270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-64093418599270567422008-01-31T15:19:00.000-06:002008-01-31T15:19:00.000-06:00Okay, I feel stupid. I looked at my Engish copy of...Okay, I feel stupid. I looked at my Engish copy of Somerset Maugham's Christmas Holiday, one of my all-time favorites, and the book that gave me this wacky idea, and I see it says the book "shall not be lent, re-sold or hired out..etc etc in any form of binding other than that in which it is published." A bloody sloppy reader, I am! I swear, ALL this time I thought it was illegal to sell used books in the UK. Thanks, Tumperkin.Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-86751647029050894452008-01-31T14:42:00.000-06:002008-01-31T14:42:00.000-06:00I am now finally reading ebooks but I read 'em on ...I am now finally reading ebooks but I read 'em on my laptop and it's not a pleasure for me. I s'pose I'm an old-fashioned girl - I just prefer a nice print book - and like you, love taking them in the bath! Perhaps it's cos I spend my entire day in front of a laptop....<BR/><BR/>As for question, CJ, so far as I'm aware, it's never been illegal to resell books in the UK - think you got that one wrong...Joanna Chambershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11008683032460114886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-12947736976778893462008-01-31T13:31:00.000-06:002008-01-31T13:31:00.000-06:00Okay you know my dark secrets. I too love receivi...Okay you know my dark secrets. I too love receiving books in the mail it is a secret pleasure that I have to hide from DH. <BR/>The library no longer likes me b/c of my overdue fees so I was cut to 3 books a time (not fair and I would fight the ruling if I hadn't just found a book under my bed from a couple of years ago) <BR/>As far as ebooks I tried it I even requested a reader and then returned it. There is something about holding the books in my hand, smelling the paper and oh the feel of it. Plus the oh shit factor when you drop it in the tub. This way it is only a 6.99 book that is ruined not a $400 reader.Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203551997160640352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-71375935320210724612008-01-31T13:13:00.000-06:002008-01-31T13:13:00.000-06:00As you can well imagine, I suck at returning books...As you can well imagine, I suck at returning books. And, because I live in a small town, the librarians know me. Well. We,er, drive a carpool together.<BR/><BR/>My mom returns my books. Isn't that shameful?lisabeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920384323769700925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-78495777695355321602008-01-31T12:20:00.000-06:002008-01-31T12:20:00.000-06:00Our library has online renewal, which I am very gr...Our library has online renewal, which I am very grateful for. :) You can renew your books three times online without having to go into the library. Of course it doesn't help if you keep them past the third time.LesleyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059048442986942270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-81139912166797508252008-01-31T11:24:00.000-06:002008-01-31T11:24:00.000-06:00Carolyn, I just posted the list of books. :)Carolyn, I just posted the list of books. :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467070028688210481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-83307182430277728082008-01-31T11:05:00.000-06:002008-01-31T11:05:00.000-06:00Oh, please don't think I'm against ebooks. I actua...Oh, please don't think I'm against ebooks. I actually think it would be a better world if everybody read them. I want myself to want them.Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-37113812454757060712008-01-31T11:00:00.000-06:002008-01-31T11:00:00.000-06:00I am an avid library user and *ducking* an e-book ...I am an avid library user and *ducking* an e-book reader. Our library lets you check out e-books, but after three weeks you cannot access them anymore (so I don't have any overdue books). <BR/><BR/>I usually return my books to the library ontime because I always have a book on order that has come in. Although some of the more recent books are really hard to get.<BR/><BR/>I still love the smell and receiving new books in the mail, but with the limited space that I have, ebooks work for me.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04746317916269177679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-43296043299951827652008-01-30T23:02:00.000-06:002008-01-30T23:02:00.000-06:00Rachael, Oh, do I ever feel your pain on those $30...Rachael, Oh, do I ever feel your pain on those $30 late fees. I have thought about using my husband's card, but I think I would besmirch his name. Also, well, I am so excited still for your package. Take your time, as you know, I am SO grateful...and curious! It is so cool of you. And thoughtful. I can't believe the post office! <BR/><BR/>KB: I really admire you, with your potential cot in the library, and your shelf and your good library use. That is what libraries are for, and obviously you love books. And you get that good smell! Also, that is really interesting that more ebooks are sold. I wouldn't have expected that. <BR/><BR/>W: I'm always sort of glad when others don't like ebooks, because I sort of think I should. I mean, I read them on my husband's laptop, in front of the fire, but I have a very limited range there, and I read them slowly. Hopefully after you go to the library this weekend you will give a report of what you took out. I will be vicariously excited.<BR/><BR/>B: Yeah, I'm with you, sister on the ebooks. But you and KB: good library users. I aspire to you, and again, maybe when I move. A new leaf!!! And right, isn't the smell sort of wonderful???Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-32308871682921553672008-01-30T23:00:00.000-06:002008-01-30T23:00:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-31290988753160548092008-01-30T21:15:00.000-06:002008-01-30T21:15:00.000-06:00Hi Carolyn,I can proudly say that I am a prompt li...Hi Carolyn,<BR/><BR/>I can proudly say that I am a prompt library book returner. I wasn't always, but I am now.<BR/><BR/>And no, I'm not ready for the ebook revolution. I've dug my heels in and will not relent. I love the way a brand new book smells too much to give it up for a computer screen. <BR/><BR/>I do feel bad about the amount of trees that get chopped down in the name of good (and horrendous)literature though. But not bad enough to quit buying books. That sounds really horrible! Sorry trees.Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303100605089813253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-86868964361054750432008-01-30T20:58:00.000-06:002008-01-30T20:58:00.000-06:00I don't like ebooks. I like taking my books out wi...I don't like ebooks. I like taking my books out with me and I don't have a handy PDA or something to use as a book reader, even if I did, I doubt I would do that anyway. <BR/><BR/>I have a library card but I barely use it. I'm thinking of possibly hitting the library this weekend because there's SO many books I want to read but I'm kinda broke right now so I can't buy them. :(Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467070028688210481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-34960699144525315892008-01-30T20:44:00.000-06:002008-01-30T20:44:00.000-06:00I noticed more books are being sold as ebooks rath...I noticed more books are being sold as ebooks rather than being mailed. As a reviewer I do like getting books in the mail but it is so nice to have it write there in your handy email inbox.<BR/>As for the library, I love libraries. I should have a cot in the library and a shelf named after me.<BR/>As for having late books, I am pretty good on that end, perhaps a quarter or so in late fees.KT Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958121742156171756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-81272655057888859132008-01-30T19:57:00.000-06:002008-01-30T19:57:00.000-06:00oops I said I had two books then I said three. Tha...oops I said I had two books then I said three. That sounds weird. LOL I meant to say there's three late library books. LOLEnchanted by Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05939494712100587128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3414093212095906246.post-27218122876793417262008-01-30T19:56:00.000-06:002008-01-30T19:56:00.000-06:00Hey Carolyn!I have two books from the library that...Hey Carolyn!<BR/>I have two books from the library that are about 8 yrs past due. I know where they are and all but I refuse to pay $30 per book in late fees when I just want to return the books! The books cost $6.99 each. There's 3 of them. I have the books. BUT they still want, I beleive $30 each in late fees. That's ridiculous huh? So I've been using my fiance's card for a while now instead. <BR/><BR/>By the way, I sent out your package on Monday and got it back yesterday!! I tried to send it Media Mail and they must have scanned it or something because they said it doesn't qualify for Media Mail. So I need to resend it, hopefully this week I will be able to get to the post office again. I'm just so bummed that they returned it to me after I had found time to mail it and everything! SO just wanted to let you know. IT's coming soon..just need to remail it! :)Enchanted by Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05939494712100587128noreply@blogger.com