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Going to the Library....Books!

SeaMaiden — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:25:34 GMT

I went to the library today with Hubby. We had not stepped into the library for probably 15 years! They had totally rebuilt it from the ground up. Brand new thanks to tax payers money.....State of the art...self checkout, all computerized now. They have at least a hundred computers for public use with free printing. All kinds of siting space....windows...couches.. even a snack area with cold drinks and food in vending machines. I was amazed!

As I was looking through the books I realized that I had not read a book in a very long time. With TV, computer, and IPad access, I just quit reading books. I use to read a lot. I did find two books to checkout as did my husband. He just retired two weeks ago and also had not read a good book for many years when he was so busy working. Now he should have time to relax and read.

My questions for you is: Do you find that with the internet and iPad and computer you do not read books any more or at least much less? Just wondering if it is a side effect of the stimulation that the computer provides.

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Catty2 — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:28:57 GMT

I only read books I check out at the library. It's nice you can request a certain book and then they notify you when it's available.

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proudlyfromNJ — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:33:38 GMT

I get my books from the library. I read 4or 5 a week. Love to read.

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Sushismom — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:36:57 GMT

I read mostly on my Kindle, although I also go to the library a couple of times a year.

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docsgirl — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:37:31 GMT

I love my library and love to read. I belong to our Book Club. I'm on the executive board of Friends of the Library. We do fundraising and have a bi-annual used book sale for the library. Next week, we are sponsoring the annual picnic and lawn concert. I love that I can reserve on-line and will be notified via e-mail when my book is ready for pick-up. As much as I love to turn the pages of a book, if it comes in e-form, I'll download it to my Kindle. My Kindle is easier to carry to work than is a large book. By the way, I'm retired but used to be a Reading Specialist.

Happy Reading to all. docsgirl

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Oznell — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:39:45 GMT

I've always been a bookworm, but lately, I do read a lot on the computer. There's nothing like a nice tactile book, though, with rustly pages...

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suzyQ3 — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:46:25 GMT

I am an avid reader and always have been. I mostly buy my books from amazon.

I read only books...those things that you hold in your hand and turn the pages. :-)

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tansy — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:42:56 GMT

Figure out how to download ebooks onto your iPad, @SeaMaiden. I imagine your county uses something called Overdrive like mine does. It's one of the best things ever. If a book is available, you can download it at 1 a.m. and you don't have to physically return the book -- no fines ever.

I don't read 2-3 books a week anymore but do read a great deal, probably 2-3 books a month now. That's probably because of the internet.

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wildcat fan — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:43:17 GMT

I probably read more now that I have an iPad. Just different types of reading now. 😊

Be be sure to ask your librarians about resources for tablet owners! My,library offers free access to thousands of books and magazines. I still check out print books, but also I love to get e-books and e-magazines.

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CareBears — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:43:27 GMT

@SeaMaiden I read at least 2-3 books a week (in a good week) that I borrow from our local library, I also have several books on my Kindle.

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CatLoverDogsToo — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:44:35 GMT

No. I always have a book that I am reading. I usually read 4-5 books a week. If I do not have a book I am reading I get depressed, sounds crazy but it is true. I love our library.

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:44:56 GMT

I only read on the kindle now. I had so many books, it looked like Barnes & Noble. I donated to the library and local book sales, and kept some old favorites. I can hold a huge library in my hand, and I'm a happy reader.

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millieshops — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:48:00 GMT

I use my public library often - I still love to read, still belong to a great book club, and just generally feel that the library makes great use of my tax dollars.

In no way does anything else take the place of books for me.

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Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:57:20 GMT

I used to read constantly. Now I read mostly magazines (ie. "Wired", Smithsonian Magazine, trash magazines (Star, People, etc). But I do read a lot just not for long periods of time.

My grandchildren read constantly. I take them to the bookstore a few times a month. I don't mind spending the money because they either keep them or pass them on to friends or donate them.

I did (on the last trip with them) get Bill O'Reilley's new book called "Legends & Lies - the Civil War". I love anything about the Civil War and have read some amazing books, especially historical fiction.

I don't like reading books from my Ipads, it gives me a headache to read for very long.

I enjoy feeling the pages of books and going back over them. I don't think things can take the place of a book.

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06greatwife — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:16:34 GMT

I prefer a book to my iPad or any other electronic device. Nothing like the smell and the feel of crisp clean pages of a new book! Can't get that from an electronic device! I find as I get older I am reading less which is disheartening. I use to always be reading a book. Probably the best book I have read in the last year was 'The Nightengale' by Kristen Hannah. I didn't want it to end. Some other of my favorites are 'Year of Wonders'' by Geraldine Brooks and 'The Forgotten Gatden' by Kate Morton. Check them out and see if they interest you next time you go to the library! Happy reading!

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alicedee — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:23:44 GMT

@SeaMaiden Very interesting question! I, too, used to read a lot. Haven't read a book in the past year. I never really thought about that before....but I do believe it is because I am on my computer and iPad so much.

Now I'm feeling obligated to pull out a book and read it!

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DukeBlueNan — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:32:26 GMT

Love our library and go frequently. It's especially helpful that I can reserve books online from a large system and get texts and emails notifying me when the books are in. I get most recommendations right here!

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Kachina624 — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:39:11 GMT

I mostly download books from Amazon so I don't have to rush reading to get it back to the library. @SeaMaiden download the website bookbub.com for daily offerings of discounted books.

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KathyM23 — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:56:31 GMT

I have loved to read ever since I could read as a child. We have a wonderful library here and I am grateful. Before access to a large library years ago, I would buy books from book clubs (don't even think they have book clubs now) or buy in paperback. If I had to purchase every book I read each month, I wouldn't have money for anything else. Thank goodness for our libraries. I read several hours every day and read several books a week. Right now I have 13 checked out from the library. I always read the new ones from my reserved list first as I know others are waiting on them; then I go on to my older selections that I can renew. I don't know what I would do without a book to read. Always looking for new authors I haven't read. It is getting harder to find books I haven't read unless they are new releases. Always look forward to searching Barnes & Nobel Comling Soon and finding new books coming out by my favorite authors. I immediately put them on my saved list at the library then onto reserve as they become available. I think I will go to Barnes & Nobel site now - I haven't checked Coming Soon for a month or so.

And no, I do not want to read from the internet or a kindle e-books. I want a real books to curl up in my chair and read.

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IMW — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 02:58:26 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
I get my books from the library. I read 4or 5 a week. Love to read.

Me too.