Is it time to embrace the e-book? Radio 4’s Today Programme asked this morning. I’ve tried e-books on various types of devices – PDA, mobile phone, desktop and notebook computers – and I’m disappointed to report that to date, I’ve failed to finish the whole tale.
For me, that’s about to change…
Maybe that moment is just around the corner. There’s an application for iPhone 2.0 enabled devices from e-Reader.com that I’ve found to be perfect for e-books. I’m currently three-quarters of the way through the book I thought I’d try the software out with last week and expect to finish it in the next couple of days. And that’s big deal for someone who hasn’t completed a book since this internet thing really kicked off.
So, what should I read next?
Thursday, 7 August 2008 at 17:17.31
The Time Traveler’s Wife was very much worth it. I very much liked the Golden Compass trilogy. What are you in the mood for?
Thursday, 7 August 2008 at 17:19.40
His Dark Materials was good–that’s the Golden Compass trilogy. Be warned–the first one’s a slog, but the second and third make it worth the time.
I’m enjoying the Stephanie Meyer Twilight series now.
And I highly recommend Alan Alda’s 2 books: Never Have Your Dog Stuffed, and Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself.
Oh, and there’s always Harry Potter.
Thursday, 7 August 2008 at 17:26.17
I was enjoying the first Golden Compass book, when I stupidly watched the film halfway through and it totally put me off. I should go back and try the trilogy again.
I tend to lean towards fantasy and horror, but I’m reading David Baldacci’s “The Christmas Train” right now which is completely out of the ball park for my tastes and I’m loving it. I guess I’m pretty open to most genre.
Noted TTW, Binah and the Meyer series seems to be popping up everywhere right now, so I’ll have a look for both.
Thanks.