Bargain Books February 2009

[SongbirdVB]

Hi. I don't have a kindle yet, but will soon! I have a question about the MobileReference collections. With a single book, you can see if you've read it, or how much of it you've read, with the little dots under the book's name on the home page. But with these collections of books in one, is there any way to keep track of which one's you've read and which you haven't? The only thing I can think of is to just force yourself to read it all in order...

Cathy

LOL!  GOOD question!  Something I had certainly never thought of.  I think you're right, you would just have to read "cover to cover" as it were.  Or you could "bookmark" the ones you have read so you could see where all of your bookmarks are.  Maybe some of the Kindlegurus know a better way?

[ProfCrash]

The table of contents lists all the books, short stories, and any other works that are included. When yo click on a particular book, it brings you to a table of contents for that book.

The books don't keep track of what you have read or have not. I would imagine that you would remmebr that you read a particular book or you could use SongbirdVB's suggestion and book mark a book that you have finished to remind yourself. Or maybe leave a note on the final page of the book "Finished Tale of Two Cities". Then check the notes page for what you ahve read or not read.

[Gertie Kindle 'a/k/a Margaret Lake']

YIKES!  I looked but did not click.  LOVE Rumpole, but not at $10 a book.  Sheesh!  I'll keep an eye on them to see if the price goes down...  Thanks Gertie!

I have a coffee cup that says She Who Must Be Obeyed.  My hubby keeps hiding it, but I told him that just because he can't see it doesn't mean it's not TRUE!

Wow, I would love that cup.

Hi. I don't have a kindle yet, but will soon! I have a question about the MobileReference collections. With a single book, you can see if you've read it, or how much of it you've read, with the little dots under the book's name on the home page. But with these collections of books in one, is there any way to keep track of which one's you've read and which you haven't? The only thing I can think of is to just force yourself to read it all in order...

Cathy

Songbird's suggestion is a good one.  You might also be able to highlight the title page on each book so you can see if you have read it or not.  Before you start another one of the books, you can look at your list of highlights and see what titles are already there.  Then go back to the ToC and click on the next book you want to read. 

[sam]

I read the dime romance novels (not a dime anymore!) and they come in a bundle so its cheaper.  When I read them I put a note on the title page of each book that just says "read".  That way if I come back to the book I will know by the note icon that I have already read it.

Sam

[libro]

I read the dime romance novels (not a dime anymore!) and they come in a bundle so its cheaper.  When I read them I put a note on the title page of each book that just says "read".  That way if I come back to the book I will know by the note icon that I have already read it.

Sam

Sam, you brought back good memories for me.  My dear grandma used to do this; she would exchange the dime novels with a group of her friends and each one would initial the book when it was finished.  There wasn't a day I visited her that she wasn't resting on her family room sofa reading a good novel, usually one a day.  When I arrived she would hold my hand and make sure to tell me the plot, which often led to telling me real-life stories about her early life and maybe a cooking lesson over dinner.  I still remember the way she used to hold my hand intertwined in hers as we sat on that worn sofa and how excited she would be about returning to the novels.  I miss her now, but think of her often, and her sweet memories remain.  Thanks for the flashback

[marianneg]

Hi. I don't have a kindle yet, but will soon! I have a question about the MobileReference collections. With a single book, you can see if you've read it, or how much of it you've read, with the little dots under the book's name on the home page. But with these collections of books in one, is there any way to keep track of which one's you've read and which you haven't? The only thing I can think of is to just force yourself to read it all in order...

For each book I read, I put a note at the beginning with the date I started it, and a note at the end with the date completed.  For bundled books, I would do the same, but for each book, not the collection.  Maybe put the title in the note as well, then it should be easy to see which ones you have read just be reviewing "My Notes & Marks."

[CS]

The Time Cavern
Author: Todd A Fonseca

Price: $3.96

I just finished reading this and thought I'd mention it again because it's fantastic and I highly recommend it to everyone.

[Luvmy4brats]

Haha, how many did you buy this week??

6...

[SongbirdVB]

I just finished reading this and thought I'd mention it again because it's fantastic and I highly recommend it to everyone.

Thanks CS, it sounds great! Cliiiick!

[David J. Guyton]

Only 11 copies left to sell before my sale ends and I raise the price from $.99 to $5.99!

[Arkhan]

Only 11 copies left to sell before my sale ends and I raise the price from $.99 to $5.99!

Well you are down one more. I don't even have my Kindle yet, but it looks well worth the read.

[libro]

Arkhan -- This is so off topic, but I just love the Watership Down avatar and have heard it's one of the KB avatar selections.  I sure wish it was a print because I'd buy it! 

[chynared21]

Sam, you brought back good memories for me.  My dear grandma used to do this; she would exchange the dime novels with a group of her friends and each one would initial the book when it was finished.  There wasn't a day I visited her that she wasn't resting on her family room sofa reading a good novel, usually one a day.  When I arrived she would hold my hand and make sure to tell me the plot, which often led to telling me real-life stories about her early life and maybe a cooking lesson over dinner.  I still remember the way she used to hold my hand intertwined in hers as we sat on that worn sofa and how excited she would be about returning to the novels.  I miss her now, but think of her often, and her sweet memories remain.  Thanks for the flashback

What a wonderful story libro. When I worked in a PT office, I loved working with the older patients. They were never in a rush to finish up their treatments and always had the best stories to share with me.

[David J. Guyton]

Well you are down one more. I don't even have my Kindle yet, but it looks well worth the read.

Thanks for picking it up Arkhan! Please let me know what you think of it (when you finally get your Kindle).

You guys are able to buy books before you get your Kindle? I didn't know that.

P.S. What does Arkhan mean? Very cool name.

[Arkhan]

P.S. What does Arkhan mean? Very cool name.

I actually stole it from a game I played years ago called Dark Earth. Basically it was set thousands of years in the future after Earth had been bombarded by debris from a meteor passing by. This caused the atmosphere to be filled with dust leaving only small patches of Earth exposed to sunlight. This is where surviving humans gathered for survival and worshiped the light. The rest of the world was called Dark Earth, for obvious reasons and because of the mutant creatures that lived there. You played as a guardian of the human race named Arkhan that was contaminated and had to fight the darkness taking over his body. The story was fantastic, book worthy I would say, and the name just stuck with me since that time.

I have been unable to find any other meaning or origin of the name. So it is kind of like guardian of the light, but has a dark side mixed in as well.

[sam]

Sam, you brought back good memories for me.  My dear grandma used to do this; she would exchange the dime novels with a group of her friends and each one would initial the book when it was finished.  There wasn't a day I visited her that she wasn't resting on her family room sofa reading a good novel, usually one a day.  When I arrived she would hold my hand and make sure to tell me the plot, which often led to telling me real-life stories about her early life and maybe a cooking lesson over dinner.  I still remember the way she used to hold my hand intertwined in hers as we sat on that worn sofa and how excited she would be about returning to the novels.  I miss her now, but think of her often, and her sweet memories remain.  Thanks for the flashback

My love of reading comes from my Grandma as it sounds like yours did libro, when I would go and visit her, she and I would sit and read for hours.  I know that because of the time I spent with her is the reason why I love to read.  Thank you for reminding me as well!  When she passed away she was reading the book "Going Home" by Nora Roberts.  I still have the book and keep it out on a shelf in my living room that I see everday to remind me of her. 

[libro]

My love of reading comes from my Grandma as it sounds like yours did libro, when I would go and visit her, she and I would sit and read for hours.  I know that because of the time I spent with her is the reason why I love to read.  Thank you for reminding me as well!  When she passed away she was reading the book "Going Home" by Nora Roberts.  I still have the book and keep it out on a shelf in my living room that I see everday to remind me of her. 

Sam -- The story of your grandmother is so touching!  I'm lucky that I have a beautiful sepia-toned photograph of my grandmother from when she was an older teenager in about 1915.  She was dressed so elegant, her hair like a Gibson girl, absolutely beautiful and not appearing to wear any makeup.

[Arkhan]

Arkhan -- This is so off topic, but I just love the Watership Down avatar and have heard it's one of the KB avatar selections.  I sure wish it was a print because I'd buy it! 

Thanks. I think the credit probably goes to BJ because he used it in his top 10 list and it was turned into an avatar. I was disappointed to see it was not available on Kindle. I was also saddened to find out this cover is only on the paperback book. This would make a great dustjacket on a hardcover.

[Kind]

Thanks for picking it up Arkhan! Please let me know what you think of it (when you finally get your Kindle).

Just out of curiosity, do you have a print version of your book as well?

[Arkhan]

Just out of curiosity, do you have a print version of your book as well?

Yep, you can use the link in his signature or go here www.davidjguyton.com

Or http://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Hammer-Down-David-Guyton/dp/1440486077/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229187290&sr=8-2

I thought about buying this version myself. Do the Kindle books come with UPC's so we can claim the extras?

[Tanner Artesz]

Hello KindleBoards,

I read that authors could tell about their books here and I hope that information is correct. This being my first post, I'd prefer not to start by breaking rules.

Shadow of the Ghost is an epic fantasy that begins the story of Ky, The Lord of Chaos and his friends and family. In this first book of the trilogy, Ky must battle the greater god, Rachk'sha who is trying to replace the gods of Ky's planet with some more complacent gods. There is a sample chapter on the paperback page on Amazon (on the bottom, in the discussions about this book section.)

I am told that 'gamers' would be most likely to find my book enjoyable.

For a while, through March anyway, I have the Kindle version priced at 0.99 in the hope that I can acquire some new readers. I hope some of you give it a try and enjoy it. I would also be happy to do a Book Klub for Shadow.

Thank you for reading! 

Tanner Artesz

[Seamonkey]

Thanks, Tanner!  I bought it ... and here is a link for you



(to make links to books use linkmaker (see links at top of this page)

Welcome to the board.. look around and go to the introduction thread and other threads of interest!

Lynn D

[Kindgirl]

My Kindle isn't even going to be here till next Thursday and I'm clicking away here!

Thanks you guys for posting these great books!  Soul Identity looks really good, and I picked up The Complete Works of Oz for .99... WOW!  I loved those books as a kid, will be nice to have the entire works on my Kindle. 

I also purchased Mighty Hammer Down.  I always liked Terry Goodkind and David Eddings so think I will enjoy this read.  Plus the author is so charming on this thread, who could resisit?   

[Tanner Artesz]

Thanks, Tanner!  I bought it ... and here is a link for you



(to make links to books use linkmaker (see links at top of this page)

Welcome to the board.. look around and go to the introduction thread and other threads of interest!

Lynn D

Thank you, Lynn D, for the warm welcome. I hope you enjoy the story. I will also check out the linkmaker thing as well as some of the other forums. Thank you for the information.

Tanner 

[Arkhan]

Thanks, Tanner!  I bought it ... and here is a link for you

Ditto,

Will look forward to reading it, when I actually get my Kindle. Come on Feb. 26!