Don't really have much--think the heat fried my brain. It has been brutal here with 100+ almost daily with more of the same for the next week. Ugh.
I know quite a few of you are Kindle readers and I did have something I wanted to pass on in case you haven't heard. After August 17th the owners of the older Kindle devices will no longer have access to the Kindle store. Mine is 10 years old so mine is a goner.
I found this site that explains how you may still have access to the store and what models will be affected. I am not certain how this will work and will wait till it goes into effect before I consider buying a new one.
The good thing is that you will still have access to the books you have already stored on your Kindle. I peruse the free books daily and over the years have garnered over 469 books waiting to be read. So at my current pace of 52 books a year, I am good till my early nineties before I run out of new books to read. Plus until the cut off date I will keep downloading books from Amazon's free list. It is probably people like me that is making them resort to this.
However I will lose my ability to borrow ebooks from libraries which would be painful. I do enjoy that and it lets me get the best sellers.
Know a lot of you prefer the hard copy books so this is of no interest to you. You can be glad you never jumped on the ebook train.
Curious though about my fellow Kindle owners. Will you buy a new one or just enjoy what you already have downloaded?
Well our world is frying right now and what is happening in Europe is terrifying. I can't imagine this heat without air conditioning. My prayers go out to those suffering right now.
I do hope you are managing to stay comfortable. Stay safe.
The heat is on here too. Don't have to scoop heat tho, so I see a plus sign. 😄. I have a Kindle but really never cared for the idea in the first place. The only "good" thing was making text larger!! Like with Hugo's book les miserable. Yep, I'm one who likes a "real" book. Kindle, nook, and blackberry phone crazes where people stood in line to buy the new, upgraded versions now see that what they rushed to buy are dinosaurs. That's the American way...no consumer stability....just more money out of our pockets!!
ReplyDeleteAnni,
DeleteOh I am sure this is a ploy by Amazon to make us buy a newer version of Kindle. Like I said with my stock of 469 books, I really am set. I do love the convenience and the fact that I can carry almost 500 books in one hand.
Patti, I still use both... real books and Kindle. However, the old Kindle I used for years died last year... so I've been using Kindle on my i-Phone. And yes, it's HOT... and supposed to be in the triple digits all week here. So, stay out of the heat as best you can.
ReplyDeleteRian,
DeleteI'm not sure but I think you are safe by using your i-Phone. That may not change. Feel badly for you. As hot as we are I know you are hotter. Thank goodness for A/C.
Patti, I know you well enough to know you're not trying to impress anyone--but my gosh, I had no idea you read so much. These numbers are amazing! I don't own a Kindle myself, but I too have been using an e-reader (a couple of them) for the last 10-11 years, the Barnes & Noble Nook. Love the convenience of having all my books on such a slender tablet, love reading a good review (like the one you did of Ron Howard's bio) and being able to begin reading it myself minutes later but my No.1 reason is the simple act of changing the book's font with just a couple swipes. For people with vision problems these devices are a godsend. Anyways I blather on too much--I'm sorry technology & corporate policy is rendering your device obsolete. Will you be buying a new Kindle?
ReplyDeleteDoug,
DeleteReading at night is my sleeping pill with no side effects. Been a habit of mine forever --even in my party days.
The convenience is amazing and it is amazing to get the book you want with a button push. I will probably buy a new one the day I can't get a book I really want. We will see. As you are aware, I am still making the obsolete Windows 7 work. Who knows?
Haha--Patti I am right there with you in regards to Windows 7, I was going to ask if you still had it! 😄
DeleteDoug,
DeleteI knew you still had it. You have to admit, we are loyal though in my case it is the horror of setting up Windows 10. Ugh.
I have both a really old Kindle and one that is 2-3 years old. I use the newer one daily and love it because it will do anything a computer will. The older model is really light weigh and I'll take it with me if I know I have to sit some place for an infusion or whatever for a really long time. I rarely add new books to that one but thanks to your post, I will add some new stuff now.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet they will offer some great deals on new ones models when they make that August 17ty change. I got mine for $89 and it's been the best money I could have spent.
Anon,
DeleteIf you have one that recent, you are probably safe. I was sorry I didn't have Prime for recently they offered a Kindle for $49. I will probably end up getting the $89 one if I cave.
Agreed, Kindles are well worth the money.
Gosh Patti, Arkansas certainly is hot at 100 plus! The hottest I've ever experienced was 115 F in Australia long ago. Regarding Kindle, I have the app on my iPad. I mostly download music sheets on it. I read my library loans on my iPad as well. Used to have a Kobo e-reader many years ago. Don't read as much nowadays because when I get comfortable, I usually fall asleep. Strangely, the more interesting a book is, the quicker I fall asleep. Weird, eh?
ReplyDeleteFlorence,
DeleteMy first year here, we reached 112 F. That was after the Chamber of Commerce promised me mild summers.
I think you are safe with your iPad and shouldn't have problems.
Funny, I need a boring book to sleep. If it is good, I stay up. Yawn.
I've never had a Kindle, but my mom did and she loved it. I don't have the brain stamina to read books anymore. I miss them, but it's been more than a decade since I've read a novel. I read poetry and short articles. That's what my brain can handle these days. I hope you can get lots of good stuff to read on your Kindle.
ReplyDeleteRobin,
DeleteI no longer seek out heavy reading. I like suspense or humor so I am still enjoying it but it does put me to sleep. As for good stuff, so far, I probably have much more than I will ever get through.
I have the Canadian version (Kobo) and so far haven't heard anything about a similar change. But I must admit I only use it when I'm travelling. We don't seem to have similar access to free books - most I have to pay the paperback price for and I'd rather pick up used books at the thrift stores in that case.
ReplyDeleteThe heat is here too but not nearly what you're experiencing. I'm not sure how I'd manage with 100 degree days every day for weeks. Yikes!
Eileen,
DeleteI had a friend who had Kobo and loved it. As far as I know, they aren't' affected. Amazon offers 100 free books daily. Some are first time authors while others are established writers who make the early books of a series free so you will buy the later ones. I have yet to delete a book for lack of interest.
Yes, our steady diet of 100's is really wearing.
It does sound hot over there. Here in Hawaii, it tops at 87F but so humid. Thank goodness for a/c. I don't own a Kindle but would enjoy free books, too.
ReplyDeletegigi,
DeleteAh 87F-- that is sweater weather. Not really, it is just what we get use to. And yes to A/C.
That kind of heat is tough to deal with, even with A/C. Most of us don't like being constantly cooped up in our houses. I have the Kindle app on my cell phone and tablet so I use it that way without having an actual Kindle.
ReplyDeleteMargaret,
DeleteI think how you read your ebooks will not be affected. Funny, I talked to a lady this morning and we moaned about the heat. She said, we never complained in the old days, now if we have a/c problems, it is an emergency. Yep.
I have never used a Kindle as I like to read actual books. I have never been able to get used to online books. I am lucky to have a good library in my town that I use a lot!
ReplyDeleteEllen D.
DeleteLibraries are golden. With Covid recently, it has been nice to get my library books on my reader and never have to leave the house.
Dear Patti, here, too, the heat has been bad, but like you, I think of Europeans dealing with a lack of AC and how these rising temperatures will affect them and their culture. And still, we here in the States do nothing about Climate Change. It's incomprehensible to me.
ReplyDeleteAs to e-books: I have an iPad and read e-books almost exclusively because of vision concerns. I can, as you know, increase the type size with e-books. Also, I borrow on my iPad audio books from the library--the best sellers for me too! Take care and thank you for commenting on my recent blog posting. Peace from Dee Ready
Dee,
DeleteI know, I feel so badly for the Europeans who are not use to this and have no a/c.
The number of deaths is staggering.
If you read on an iPad then you have no fears of not getting books. One thing you can do with Kindle is have it read to you. It is a bit robotic but still quite doable. However not as good as audio with professional readers.
I started out with a Kindle, but it was difficult to check out library books on it. Later on I got an iPad; now I have the Kindle app on the iPad so I can still read any Kindle book I have. But I only use the Libby app so I can check out library books free and don't have to buy books.
ReplyDeleteDonna,
DeleteThis won't affect you and I am glad you are able to get the library books. I get them on my Kindle easily but I think it is a different system. I love that feature.
I didn't know this about the kindle, so thanks for the heads up. Yes I have a kindle, but don't use it much and don't know if it's 10 years old or not. In any case, wouldn't buy a new one -- there are plenty of places to get books without a kindle.
ReplyDeleteTom,
DeleteYes you are right and hopefully yours won't be bothered. I just love the convenience especially since we have had the shutdowns with Covid.
I bought a Kindle Paperwhite last year (or maybe the year before) and love being able to make the font large and bold. Makes it so much easier to read with my vision problems. I guess I won't be affected. What interesting comments ya got here! :-)
ReplyDeleteDjan,
DeleteI remember when you got yours and how happy you were with it. I think paperwhite is safe.
Yep, interesting comments.
I see my kindle keyboard is on the list and the article suggests buying or downloading books via another device, then downloading to the kindle. Since I already do that I should be okay. mostly I do choose from the free books though, because of the exchange rates. I have 65 free books on my kindle, there are 10 more titles already read and deleted, then I have about 250 I added from a USB my brother sent me some time ago with 1700 books on it. I'm a slow reader these days, so that lot plus real books should keep me going for quite a while.
ReplyDeleteRiver,
DeleteMine is the keyboard also so you probably will be affected. Still like me, you have plenty stored so you should be in good shape.
The site says you can download books to a different device and then transfer to your kindle, that's what I do. I download to my laptop and transfer to kindle via the usb cord.
DeleteRiver,
DeleteI saw that and hope it works with my laptop which I have added to the Kindle app. If that works--no problem.
I have Kindle on my iPad Mini I got years ago. I keep a few books on it as my thought has been to be able to carry it places where I might want something to do -- like waiting rooms, traveling on a plane, to use when visiting family. etc. Otherwise, I still prefer the actual books. So, I won't be affected by the change.
ReplyDeleteWe never had such hot temps those years I lived in Ark. as you're having now. If you have much humidity would really be miserable. Do drink plenty of water. When we lived in Arizona we had 100 degrees but only got up to 110-115 a few times in late summer. Now they've been getting those high numbers a lot. Here in SoCal where I am we have some high temps but nowhere close to that so far. A/C is certainly a must, especially since now that I'm older I don't handle extreme temperatures, hot or cold, as well as I did when younger.
Those folks in the UK and other countries must be incredibly miserable and dangerous for many people, especially the older folks, and what about refugees in camps some places. We can be thankful by comparison.
Joared,
DeleteYou should be ok with it on the iPad. I did download it to my laptop so maybe I will be also. We will see.
I know, I feel so for those in Europe who do not have a/c. The death tolls are unbelievable. I can't imagine living without it here. We are over 100 again today.
I still only read paper books. There are a bunch of "free little libraries" near me where people put books in wooden boxes for people to take or leave. I am so glad for a/c. I feel bad for those without it.
ReplyDeleteAnon,
DeleteI have heard of those free libraries and think they are a wonderful idea. Take one leave one.
So glad you have a/c. This has been a rough summer.
Thanks for thinking of the people in Europe, it is indeed terrifiying. I've never needed a/c here in the mountains. I got a portable one for Samson last year. Good thing I did because I couldn't live without it now. It was 104 on my patio yesterday in the shade. Dry heat is better than what you have, but still, so very hot. Inger from Desert Canyon
ReplyDeleteInger,
DeleteHeat this bad is life threatening. I do hope those in Europe get a break soon. I can't imagine the suffering.
Your caring for Samson last year is now providing you with some much needed relief. I'm sure where ever he is, he is wearing a grateful Sammy smile that you are OK.
I bought a new Kindle about two years ago when my old one started acting up, so I guess I'm good.
ReplyDeleteLinda R,
DeleteYes, you should be. You can just relax and enjoy reading.
It's so easy these days to accidentally comment as anonymous when you don't mean to. I kept coming back to see if my comment went through and just discovered it had been there all along and starts out "I have both a really old Kindle and one that is 2-3 years old..."
ReplyDeleteJean,
DeleteThanks so much for letting me know which Anon you were. I really like to know who I am talking to:)
I've read everything I have downloaded already. Mine is about 3 maybe 4 years old so I hope I am ok. I don't get the hard cover preference, with the kindle I can expand the print size for comfortable reading, and I can read with only using one hand. I doubt the words are any different on hard cover, but to each his/her or their own.
ReplyDeletejoeh,
DeleteI know, it is one of my favorite inventions. They are so light and one thing I love is that if there is a word you aren't sure of, you can just highlight it and get an instant definition.
When we travel I take only my Kindle. Much more convenient. I like downloading books from the library in Washington when we're in Arizona for the winter.
ReplyDeleteLinda M,
ReplyDeleteMe too. I love being able to peruse my library, pick a book and if there isn't a long waiting list, it is in my Kindle in minutes.
Oh no... I have the old Kindle... Oh no... I love being able to borrow books from the library. Doggone it! Why are they doing this? I only read books on Kindle because I can make the font large enough that I don't need my glasses.
ReplyDeleteHi Patti, I tried to comment earlier this week and, for some reason, I couldn't get your comment page to opten.. So glad I can now.!
ReplyDeleteI am not a Kindle person. I actually was given one and missed holding a "real" book so gave it away !
I download audio books to my phone from our library. I can keep each one for 14 days and usually finish and get another well before the 14 days are up. I love listening to the books while I work around the house. I have enjoyed Goodreads to keep track of my books and love seeing what many of my friends are reading as well.
ReplyDeleteI love my Kindle.
ReplyDelete