tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885997474763937942.post3236947994790639366..comments2024-02-29T16:50:36.417+08:00Comments on Fragments of Life: Review Issue # 1: Ebooks vs Real Books aka Help MePrecioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16010073497121681701noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885997474763937942.post-73965995997519508172011-01-31T08:54:41.548+08:002011-01-31T08:54:41.548+08:00Oh I hear you about the distractions of the intern...Oh I hear you about the distractions of the internet! I like the suggestion about disconnecting from the internet. <br /><br />I don't have an e-reader, so I end up reading my e-books on my laptop. It's ok and doesn't bother my eyes, but I can't bring it with me when I leave the house. <br /><br />I try to do my paper book reading when I'm out. I have a lot of time at work where I can read. I try to give myself about an hour each evening to read my e-books. After a certain time at night I try to tell myself enough with the internet and I try to stay away from it. <br /><br />I also don't accept long e-books. I try to keep them at fewer than 300 pages.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885997474763937942.post-18780861056615020192011-01-28T15:26:31.723+08:002011-01-28T15:26:31.723+08:00Wow... you are swamped with ARCs!!! Can't eve...Wow... you are swamped with ARCs!!! Can't even tell you how much I appreciate you putting Populazzi on the list -- especially when the book pile can be so overwhelming!<br /><br />I do agree with the above commenter who suggested an e-reader. I use the iPad, and even though I was dubious at first (and it will never replace a real book), it has a terrific "book feel" to it and makes things very easy to read.Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225471113260880740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885997474763937942.post-11191634364464966502011-01-25T12:37:57.964+08:002011-01-25T12:37:57.964+08:00I probably can't offer much advice, since I us...I probably can't offer much advice, since I usually shy away from reading ebooks - same as Reading Lassie, too stressful of my eyes! But if using your laptop to read an ebook is too distracting, you could try disconnecting the internet for a few hours in hope that might lessen the urge to check twitter and whatnot (since we know how addicting that is!).<br /><br />And maybe, as painful as it is to do, try limit the number of ebooks you accept/request. Only choose those that are ranked really high on your to-read list, most intrigued to read or can't get in paper form from the library or somewhere. But with the amount of amazing books out there.... gah! I can see your dilemma! Hope you're able to figure out a system that will work!Brodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389909407256668662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885997474763937942.post-53097609168836961332011-01-25T05:29:42.494+08:002011-01-25T05:29:42.494+08:00l couldn't sit at my laptop all the time and r...l couldn't sit at my laptop all the time and read e books. Which is why l got my kindle and l love reading on it.<br />It's so much easier to read on than a laptop or a book because your not having to use both hands (like with a real book) <br />I know how you feel about the real reading experience but kindles are so worth it. I do miss lots of books when the covers are amazing but l still buy books and get them from the library!Books for Companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706187916487616627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885997474763937942.post-44457324885274819462011-01-24T07:04:12.402+08:002011-01-24T07:04:12.402+08:00I think ebooks are good when you have an ereader. ...I think ebooks are good when you have an ereader. I had to stop reading Wither because of my poor eyes.Reading Lassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541042839193857437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885997474763937942.post-22797182426007463732011-01-24T01:47:07.940+08:002011-01-24T01:47:07.940+08:00I can totally relate. Some days I'm ok with re...I can totally relate. Some days I'm ok with reading an eBook and than I simply can't, because it feels as if I might go blind reading on the computer screen.<br />Frankly, I think buying myself an eReader is the only option, but right now I don't want to throw my money on one. And to be honest I do prefer the "real thing", you know, those things with pages that can be turned, too.<br /><br />@ kai (amaterasu): Don't ask me about MY NetGalley books ... eeek!!Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05307461298661584480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885997474763937942.post-41610554652642737782011-01-24T00:52:44.686+08:002011-01-24T00:52:44.686+08:00You didn't mention an ereader itself and I don...You didn't mention an ereader itself and I don't know if this is a possibility financially or not, but I found I was a lot better when I got my ereader. When I just had them sitting on my laptop, I was really bad at reading ebooks, but as soon as I got my ereader and could download them there, it was so much easier. I just found after using a computer all day at work, the last thing I wanted to do was read a book off my laptop. Good luck!Curling up by the Firehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469976660269940990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885997474763937942.post-63653905442959767362011-01-24T00:27:25.354+08:002011-01-24T00:27:25.354+08:00@Kai Oh, I did a reading schedule for December but...@Kai Oh, I did a reading schedule for December but I stopped there. Thanks! That's a really good idea. Hmm...maybe I'll make a deal with myself that if I stick with the reading schedule, I get something for myself.<br /><br />@Aliyah Thank you for the suggestion! It would really help if I could bring my laptop to school everyday but...due to 'risks' here in my place, I don't dare bring the laptop with me while I'm commuting. Too risky and too tempting for potential thieves. :) Looks like you're doing a good job reading ebooks and real books! I do the opposite of what you do. I read real books in school and ebooks at home!Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010073497121681701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885997474763937942.post-80280599095247833942011-01-23T23:58:22.033+08:002011-01-23T23:58:22.033+08:00I'm a college student as well and what I do is...I'm a college student as well and what I do is, since I take my laptop with me to classes, read e-books when I'm out and about during the day (on the bus on my way to class, between classes, etc.) and read real books when I'm at home. But this is an interesting question that I will look for answers to, too =) Good luck!Aliyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11426190147099721254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885997474763937942.post-69166104857737625952011-01-23T23:51:16.312+08:002011-01-23T23:51:16.312+08:00I know how you feel! I have tons of e-books too! M...I know how you feel! I have tons of e-books too! Most of my netgalley ebooks are even about to expire!<br /><br />I don't know if this'll work for you, but since the start of the year, I made a schedule for ALL the books I got, may they be real books or e-books, and created a "read and review" schedule for each month. I try to make it so that I switch from a real book and then an ebook next and stick to the schedule as much as I can. Its working so far. I hope that helps :)kai (amaterasu)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11042852452970674760noreply@blogger.com