Books, E-readers GTKY Discussion

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Jan 31, 2015 21:58:50 GMT -5 peanutmuse said:

Jan 31, 2015 21:45:57 GMT -5 @ordinaryamy said:

2) If you read hard copy books, how do you feel about writing in them?
I work in a library and see books that are basically ruined for others by people who didn't consider others when they highlight and write in it.
...But my FI wrote a lovely note to me in a hardcover children's novel I asked for and I love it. And I do write in my Bible, but in pencil (because this somehow feels less permanent).

I would never write in a library book. I think that's pretty much a given that you don't deface someone else's property.

I only write in pencil too. It's actually pretty much the only time that I willingly use a pencil.

I would think it's a given but sadly it's a big issue at academic libraries. I looked at a copy of Foucault's The History of Sexuality just days before this GTKY post came up, it was full of highlights and notes.  The handwriting and colour of highlighter was various so it seemed that since one person did it, everyone else thought they could too.

[dawnviking]

I have a kindle fire and love it. I borrow books from the library all the time, and it is much easier to do electronically.

I only write in a book to note if it was a gift who it is for/from and the occasion.

[setsuna17]

1) Do you use an e-reader? I do. I swore up and down I never would, but now I really enjoy my kindle. It's great for flights and I like getting ARCs for it (I'm a teacher).

2) If you read hard copy books, how do you feel about writing in them? I don't really have any opinion, but I've never done it.

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1. I use my iPad when I read. I have an audible subscription and I prefer this method since it's easier on my eyes. I can also multi-task with audio books.

2. I may occasionally write in a book, although it is a very minimal.

[peanutmuse]

It's interesting how strong the opinions are about not writing in books. I am not surprised, though, and honestly I used to feel the same way, until my literature professors made me feel more comfortable about it.

[alioop1028]

1. I was adamant that I wasn't going to make the switch because I leapt onto the paranoia that books would be obsolete when they first came out. (I was dumb) But I gave in when I travelled a lot and didn't want to lug 3 books with me on the plane, and I love it. Like some of the other posters I mainly read my guilty pleasure books on it.

2. Never!

[alioop1028]

Feb 4, 2015 12:06:03 GMT -5 peanutmuse said:

It's interesting how strong the opinions are about not writing in books. I am not surprised, though, and honestly I used to feel the same way, until my literature professors made me feel more comfortable about it.

I never thought about writing in them, it seems like a sin. But I really like the idea of having conversations with yourself in notes throughout the story. I might try it.... *breaks out in sweat*

[qlove1215]

1) I love e-readers and while I have a kindle, I often use my phone because I can read waiting in line, on trips as the passenger, at lunch, in waiting rooms- it's just so portable.

2) I prefer an actual book BUT when I'm reading in bed, I find an e-reader easier. When I had a book club I always bought the actual book and wrote notes in it, I felt more engaged so that makes sense. I miss my book club immensely. We had a wonderful group of women- lawyers, doctors, nurses, social workers, business professionals, SAHMs and it led to great diversity in perspective and debate. Being new and only in transition where we are now, I don't have that social circle but maybe when we settle down on the west coast I can find it again.

[seamonster]

Feb 4, 2015 12:06:03 GMT -5 peanutmuse said:

It's interesting how strong the opinions are about not writing in books. I am not surprised, though, and honestly I used to feel the same way, until my literature professors made me feel more comfortable about it.

It was senior English in high school that changed it for me since we had to buy our own books for the class (there were a few loaner copies for students who couldn't afford to buy the books). Prior to that it had been drilled into me not to write in books.