Saw it was a good site to checkout books. I use Amazon but this site is free and you can add these books to your reader. Not familiar with it so wanted opinions.
OT: Anyone using openlibrary.org ?
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I haven't used that one but looks like they have a nice selection. I use Libby and am constantly amazed at the selection they offer. If you're not familiar with it, you link up your library card and then you can access lots (depending on your particular public library) of books/audiobooks.
I don't use it often but when I do Hoopla is really good. You have to have a library card (mine from Oktibbeha County Library works fine) They seem to have a better selection than Libby which I also got with my OCL card.
You can also do a search and find some libraries that will issue you a card free or for a small fee no matter if you live nearby or what. At one time you could pay like $10 and use the New York City Library collection.
Edit: The price has increased a bunch for "Non Resident Digital Library Cards" but some still issue them. There's a couple for $25ish, Houston TX Public Library is $40, Queens NY Public Library is $50 so its doable but could cost you more than I remembered
You can also do a search and find some libraries that will issue you a card free or for a small fee no matter if you live nearby or what. At one time you could pay like $10 and use the New York City Library collection.
Edit: The price has increased a bunch for "Non Resident Digital Library Cards" but some still issue them. There's a couple for $25ish, Houston TX Public Library is $40, Queens NY Public Library is $50 so its doable but could cost you more than I remembered
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How's the Hoopla app / media player? I just checked it out, they have a ton of movies and like you said, way more audiobooks.
I've never had a problem reading with the app at all, it works really good and easy to figure out. I've never tried watching any movies or listening to books though.
Another reason why I like you guys, and Mississippi State fans in general, and that is I find that we read a lot, but we really don't care to be known as well read, as opposed to fans from another university that likes to be known as well read people, but really do not read very much.
I just had a birthday on Friday and got the 100 year history book from 1978. Should be a good one to read, especially with all the photos that go along with it.
I don't read as much as I used to. That kind of dried up almost 3 years ago with the birth of my son. I listen to a lot more history podcasts and documentaries now. I've not really tried audible books, yet. My wife reads on her phone all the time, but I just can't seem to do that. I'm still old school with a tangible book if it's more than a 10 page article.
I say all that to say, how the hell do any of you still have your library card?!
I went down to the Oktibbeha County Library to get one just because I have to use it to check out any of the digital downloads to my tablet. I've never once used it in the library after I got it, just use it to renew the Hoopla subscription. You just download books straight to the tablet from home, read the book or magazine, then it automatically "returns" itself after the last day you can use it.
I think I get more out of audiobooks than reading at this point - they're especially great for long drives, and I mostly listen while walking or whatever. I occasionally listen to podcasts but they kinda all start sounding the same to me after a while.
It's gonna vary wildly by geography, but lots of public libraries have some pretty cool offerings. I spent 5 minutes futzing with Hoopla that The Peeper recommended and already see more movies on it that I want to watch that most streamers. The physical library has a good selection of DVDs, has meeting spaces you can reserve for free, lots of events kids might enjoy, and even occasionally something for grown folks. (usually an author or something to do with various hobbies)
I read every night before bed if only for a few minutes. It started as a way to clear my mind and decompress and now it’s become a habit. I was always pro paper books but I finally bought an Amazon Fire 8” tablet exclusively for reading and haven’t picked up a real book since. I’m a convert for sure.
It's actually better than reading a printed book: backlit e-reader, changeable font size, etc. Changeable font size is really good as your eyes age.
I read a lot as a kid, mostly science fiction, and of course, the things you had to read in school. College was limited to textbooks - no time for just reading for enjoyment. Then afterward, the same for several years in the child-raising age. I returned to reading during travels for work to endure the long plane rides. Now that I'm retired, I read several books a week for enjoyment. I have a Kindle, and that's how I do virtually all of my reading now.
Yes, I still have my library card but haven't been in the building in several years.
Don't forget about "Prime Reading" using your Amazon Prime account. I've checked out a good bit of books from there and their magazine collection isn't bad either. You get to choose from current books that they are selling as well as older ones.
I use it all the time for audiobooks. The limit used to be 4 check outs (e-book or audiobook) a month for the app, or maybe just my library, but it has increased now to 8.
That's awesome, it's rare I go through more than 2-3 a month anyhow. Thanks for the tip dawg