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Number of posts : 23 Registration date : 2013-10-21

Nancy, no the Paperwhite definitely does not play mp3's; it does not have audio. Search for it on Amazon and you will see that it is limited to reading capabilities. I know that some of the inexpensive Kindles and Nooks do have audio. However, all I wanted at the time was a device that was backlit for reading in the dark. I wasn't aware of e-audiobooks, but know now that is something I would really enjoy.

I've been an avid reader all my life, but only recently began reading mysteries - at the urging of a friend. I picked up 3 Sandford CD audiobooks at the library and couldn't force myself to finish listening to 2 of them. I haven't read "Silken Prey" and if you didn't like it, I won't bother. I've also sampled John Grisham's earlier books, Michael Connelly, David Baldacci, Scott Turow, Jeffrey Deaver and just finished reading "Defending Jacob," by William Landay. In general, I don't like reading graphic details of senseless murders or getting into the minds of psychopathic killers. I prefer writers that focus on investigations and trials.

Sandy

Number of posts : 6970 Registration date : 2008-11-11

The 2nd Gen and all other Kindle Fires have the ability to listen to Audiobooks; I had to use a app called Droid Talker in order to hear audiobooks from Gutenberg and Archive.org using the 1st gen Kindle Fire.

I got Moby Dick, still haven't listened to it ; I have it as mp3 for an mp3 player and for the KF.

Subject: Re: FREE eBook Finds Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:36 pm

TexGirl wrote:: It would be nice to have a Book Club Topic, in which we could discuss and recommend books we are reading.Sandy[/b]

Talk amongst yourself's , then let WyZ or me Know what you want it called and it shall be so ! ( goes for anything ) I thing maybe a sub of around the house ? 3 subs print e and audio ?

Subject: Re: FREE eBook Finds Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:55 pm

On the eye front When Suzy found out she had cataracts that is the most viewed topic on this board .

https://msntvcommunity2.forumotion.com/t364-on-a-serious-noteanyone-have-had-cataracts

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Number of posts : 23 Registration date : 2013-10-21

GF, I'm glad to see there are organizations that offer audiobooks for the visually impaired. What is your sister using now for reading material?

If you own a portable CD Player, you can check out audiobooks for her at the library. I visit the library online and put audiobooks on hold. There are a ton of library branches in this city, so my selections are taken off one of those branche's shelves and sent across town. I receive an email notification when it arrives at the branch near me and I have 7 days to pick it up.

My eyesight issues should be resolved by this time next year. In the meantime, I've become rather addicted to audiobooks, so I'll likely buy a KF HD. I did some research and found that their audio has the best reviews.

Sandy

Number of posts : 23 Registration date : 2013-10-21

JUST HENRY wrote:: On the eye front When Suzy found out she had cataracts that is the most viewed topic on this board .

https://msntvcommunity2.forumotion.com/t364-on-a-serious-noteanyone-have-had-cataracts

I just read the thread you posted about Suzy's cataract surgery. I hope she is okay now. In February, I also posted in Pete's group about my upcoming cataract surgery. A long thread developed and everyone told me it was a "piece of cake." However, good results are not 100%. It seems that both Suzie and I had complications.

About a Book Club, so far, I'm the only one interested. I'll contact you if/when others become interested.

Sandy

Number of posts : 23 Registration date : 2013-10-21

Just checking to see if I can post a link:

https://msntvcommunity2.forumotion.com/t3364p15-free-ebook-finds.

Well, it looks like I can. Nancy, it appears that the 7 day waiting period may no longer be applicable, so you may want to check it out.

Sandy

Number of posts : 32 Registration date : 2013-10-22

JUST HENRY wrote:

TexGirl wrote:: It would be nice to have a Book Club Topic, in which we could discuss and recommend books we are reading.Sandy[/b]

Talk amongst yourself's , then let WyZ or me Know what you want it called and it shall be so ! ( goes for anything ) I thing maybe a sub of around the house ? 3 subs print e and audio ?

Henry I think a "book" forum would suffice for us. We can post about how to find ebooks under a subject line or favorite books under another or whatever. Just having a book forum would be enough that we can post a wide variety of subjects in it.

Number of posts : 32 Registration date : 2013-10-22

Sandy I just tried posting a link and am still getting the can't post one for 7 days which will be next tuesday for me.

Here's the message I get when trying to post a link and the reason you might of been able to is because you posted an internal link.

"New members are not allowed to post external links or emails for 7 days. Please contact the forum administrator for more information."

Number of posts : 6970 Registration date : 2008-11-11

We're working on the Book Forum; I don't see how to create one , or I would do it now. I have Moderator access, and I think it can be created only with Admin.

While we wait for Henry , what blurb do you want under the title ? Let us know, thanks.

Wyz/GF

Number of posts : 23 Registration date : 2013-10-21

GF, I posted about that last night - maybe you missed it. Please don't start a Book Club topic until, or unless, 2 or 3 other people show an interest. I just don't want to be a one man/woman show. Been there; done that.

Sandy

Number of posts : 6970 Registration date : 2008-11-11

Sandy, Thanks for your concern, but there are several readers amongst us; Carl, as some know , wolfs down books faster than they can be printed Very Happy

, nquale asked that the new forum be called Book Forum and the reasons why.

I posted the links knowing that there are others out there who are interested/have KFs ( blondie, Qwinntz, ) in ebooks.

One other thing, Sandy, you can probably trade-in your Paperwhite for a 2nd gen KF ( Amazon is accepting trade-ins. ) which has the ability to hear audiobooks; Audible , which isn't free, is one of their companies.

One can buy a Kindle Book and if it has "in-sync" it's usually for a few dollars more . . so that you can read while being read too!

HTH

GF

Number of posts : 23 Registration date : 2013-10-21

Great!! So let's do it!!!. Here is a possible byline for a Book Forum: "The place for book lovers to share and discuss great books & authors."

If anyone wants to tinker with that byline, or create another one, that's okay, too.

Sandy

Number of posts : 1211 Registration date : 2013-10-17

Most Kindle books have "text-to-speech" available, the only problem is the Robotic
sounding female voice has no expression as she reads.

Number of posts : 23 Registration date : 2013-10-21

Qwinntz wrote:: Most Kindle books have "text-to-speech" available, the only problem is the Robotic
sounding female voice has no expression as she reads.

That would be an interesting option - switch from print to audio when my eyes get tired. But, the deal breaker for me would be the robotic voice with no expression.

Over the past 8 months, I have checked out a lot of CD audiobooks from the library. Most of the narrators are extremely good readers; quite a few of them are actors. However, the reader for one author, Scott Turow, had a dull, bored, matter of fact voice that was a real turn off.

He had no expression, might as well have been reciting the alphabet. I quit listening to 2 novels I might have otherwise enjoyed, solely because of that bad reader.

I noticed in Amazon reviews that special praise is often given to whoever narrates the audiobook.

Sandy

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