tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post6814100744935000930..comments2023-11-05T01:09:57.170-07:00Comments on Mark Noce Stories: How Has the Internet Altered Your Reading Habits?Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-61076494201997909612011-12-19T15:39:35.291-08:002011-12-19T15:39:35.291-08:00Jane/Lance – No worries there, a book is a book st...Jane/Lance – No worries there, a book is a book still thankfully, whatever format it is in:)<br /><br />J.A. – Sounds cool…how does the screen size work for you? <br /><br />Alex – A nice hardback collection is always pretty nifty! An increased font size sounds nice thought too. <br /><br />David – It’s true that when online we don’t so much read, as “use” information, versus reading a book for fun. <br /><br />L.G. – I don’t have an e-reader myself, still pretty happy with library books:)<br /><br />Rek – It’s funny how tactile reading can be…nice to meet ya!<br /><br />Carol – Neat to hear:)<br /><br />Donna – I had no idea about the tax revenues, thanks for the info:)<br /><br />Eagle – It’s hard to beat the web, after all it’s far more extensive than any encyclopedia could ever be. <br /><br />Trisha – I’m pretty much in the same boat myself right now. <br /><br />Ciara – “Keeper” books, I like that. There really are different levels of book in rankings in our personal libraries, i.e. the ones you conquer over a weekend versus the ones you’ll continue to reread.<br /><br />Nick – Nice to meet ya! Neat U.K. link, I’ll definitely peruse it more.<br /><br />Kelley – I’ve heard the Nooks are great for travel as they take up little space. How well do they hold a power charge for you?<br /><br />Rachna – Bring it one;) I’m totally game to read anything you write!<br /><br />Shelley – It’s hard to leave behind the physicality of books, at least for me. So I feel what you’re talking about. <br /><br />Nick – It’s true that short fiction works better online, but I find the novel is still my favorite fiction of choice. <br /><br />Shannon – Your raise and interesting point…how many e-books are there that aren’t available in other formats? This might ultimately be the decider that pushes people into the e-book world. <br /><br />Sarah – true, once the initial investment is made books will cost less online. However, do you truly own them or only so long as you subscribe to nook formatted products? Just curious. <br /><br />Admin – Thanks, good to meet you!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-34648048159137308702011-12-18T00:45:06.201-08:002011-12-18T00:45:06.201-08:00I still prefer real books, but ebooks mean I can o...I still prefer real books, but ebooks mean I can occasionally buy something I want to read because of the difference in price :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-38433340821836756012011-12-16T21:49:58.982-08:002011-12-16T21:49:58.982-08:00I haven't heard of the cell phone stories befo...I haven't heard of the cell phone stories before. Interesting!<br /><br />I do have Kindle. I tend to use it for books only available in e-book and for writers who are new to me to see if I like them. Then I usually buy the paper version. I still like my physical paper books. What can I say? I do love being able to carry a ton of books in one small package that I can keep in my bag with my paper and pencil everywhere I go.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-45097478443944318312011-12-16T11:04:56.066-08:002011-12-16T11:04:56.066-08:00I have noticed I read a lot more short stories tha...I have noticed I read a lot more short stories than I used to, because they are much more accessible via blogs, ezines etc. I used to post short stories on Abc tales, where you can read stories straight off people's hard drives - and there's some amazing stuff. But I couldn't imagine reading a whole book on my laptop. The only thing I asked for for Xmas was a Kindle, so if my wish comes true, I'm looking forward to seeing what the fuss is about!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-89495013456877627492011-12-16T10:11:45.187-08:002011-12-16T10:11:45.187-08:00I am still a physical book person through and thro...I am still a physical book person through and through, but I occasionally read books in PDF form on my computer or phone. But because I can't physically feel how far into the book I am, it feels like it takes forever to finish an e-book.Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-68927797021017113372011-12-16T07:43:12.294-08:002011-12-16T07:43:12.294-08:00Internet has definitely changed my reading habits....Internet has definitely changed my reading habits. I am buying a lot of books online and reading many on Kindle which I downloaded on my computer. But, I still prefer a hard copy of a book.<br /><br />Regarding your comment on my previous post about your willingness to read my children's stories, be ready, soon I will send you a collection of short stories. I have your email id.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-68265950026186651852011-12-15T20:05:53.662-08:002011-12-15T20:05:53.662-08:00I do both. I have my Nook which I bring with me on...I do both. I have my Nook which I bring with me on business trips. If I'm reading around the house I usually try to read a hard copy. I don't think I'll ever be able to give up holding an actual book.Kelley Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373650788799372118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-13931815705416594872011-12-15T18:54:05.644-08:002011-12-15T18:54:05.644-08:00Neat blog!
I really prefer the idea of having phy...Neat blog!<br /><br />I really prefer the idea of having physical books that you can actually hold and put on a bookshelf. I'll probably succumb to the pressure of e-books and buy a Kindle one day. But for now, all of my books are either paperback or hardback. However, I do use the internet to order my books (on sites like Amazon.com and Bookdepository.co.uk).<br /><br />I'm a new follower! :)Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726678438584115062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-56324133355852476762011-12-15T17:53:05.340-08:002011-12-15T17:53:05.340-08:00I still purchase books for the keeper books, but a...I still purchase books for the keeper books, but all else is Kindle for me. I have a book shelf of hardback books that are my treasures. There is something about holding those in my hands.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-56585737913886589332011-12-15T16:42:46.760-08:002011-12-15T16:42:46.760-08:00I don't have a tablet, and I don't particu...I don't have a tablet, and I don't particularly want one. But no doubt I'll end up with one eventually! I've got a lot of paper books!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-91772391854540027022011-12-15T16:27:05.192-08:002011-12-15T16:27:05.192-08:00I used to use a dictionary/encyclopedia all the ti...I used to use a dictionary/encyclopedia all the time, and now I just search the web for everything. As for books, that hasn't really changed; I've read a few e-books but I don't have an e-reader. And I prefer physical copies, since I like having something I can hold.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-58526614081796169352011-12-15T13:02:19.484-08:002011-12-15T13:02:19.484-08:00I hate crowds. I used to begin my shopping really ...I hate crowds. I used to begin my shopping really early so I could be done before Thanksgiving. Now I rarely have to visit a store. I work for local government and I know how important sales tax revenues are to providing services, so if I can find something for my Nook, I'll shop with B&N over amazon, so they can withhold taxes. Yes, you heard that right. You pay taxes if there's a bricks and mortar store. Amazon doesn't have those, so none those revenues that used to go out to your city to support fire, police, etc. doesn't come anymore.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-45958308900119343372011-12-15T12:07:45.450-08:002011-12-15T12:07:45.450-08:00I've had my Kindle Fire for a couple of weeks ...I've had my Kindle Fire for a couple of weeks now. Love it! It's definitely changing the way I read.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-75130963800618708502011-12-15T10:42:47.856-08:002011-12-15T10:42:47.856-08:00No e-reader as yet but I do read quite a few book ...No e-reader as yet but I do read quite a few book in pdf and epub...I am still in love with paperbacks and reading on the desktop/laptop doesn't quite match that experience....maybe an i-pad or Kindle will change that a little, not much.Rek Seshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484322426994645221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-14542872484413808212011-12-15T10:24:04.937-08:002011-12-15T10:24:04.937-08:00Don't have an e-reader yet (I think one is com...Don't have an e-reader yet (I think one is coming in about ten days), so I anticipate my habits may change soon. I've always preferred paper, but I could see that changing, if the device is as good as everyone says it is.Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-25851015569919084462011-12-15T10:19:49.077-08:002011-12-15T10:19:49.077-08:00Well, I speed read on the internet and take my tim...Well, I speed read on the internet and take my time on the printed page. Tine constraints and such. Plus ereading isn't nice to my eyes. Had to buy a special pair of computer glasses so I won't go blind. :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-60539082656216739392011-12-15T09:26:13.229-08:002011-12-15T09:26:13.229-08:00I used to always buy hardcovers rather than paperb...I used to always buy hardcovers rather than paperbacks and still have a nice collection. However, since acquiring my iPad, I read exclusively on it now. The ability to increase the font size is great for tired eyes and I don't have to store a bunch of new books. I was already an iTunes junkie, so the transition to eBooks was easy for me.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-17817910427316440032011-12-15T09:21:55.862-08:002011-12-15T09:21:55.862-08:00I have all the reading apps on my phone and I love...I have all the reading apps on my phone and I love being able to pull out a book wherever I go!Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8458581324926992168.post-84301545109814277062011-12-15T09:04:42.600-08:002011-12-15T09:04:42.600-08:00Hello Mark:
No Kindle for us and we have no idea w...Hello Mark:<br />No Kindle for us and we have no idea what a Nook is other than a cosy corner by a fire. The Internet has certainly changed the way in which we find information but we doubt that we shall ever be removed from holding the printed page when it comes to a love of reading.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com