Who reads books off the shelf and who reads Indie authors on Kindles etc?
Who reads books off the shelf and who reads Indie authors on Kindles etc?
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Who reads books off the shelf and who reads Indie authors on Kindles etc?
Don’t buy books now since getting my Kindle nearly five years ago ?
Both. Why limit yourself?
I seek out indie authors and have really enjoy a great number of them. Good reads, I believe, has a fairly comprehensive list.
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That’s really good to hear as there are some pretty awesome authors out there
I don’t seek out either. If a cover or blurb catches my attention, I’ll read it. Don’t give a hoot if it’s an indie or a trad.
Yeah same as me @Heather x
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I go for the book rather than the method of presentation. Having said that, there are very few I can’t get on kindle. They are easier to hold up and don’t aggravate arthritic hands.
I agree @Kath about kindle being easier to hold x
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I do like to find a good indie author though, I must admit
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Both, but at the moment I’m housebound so indies on kindle unlimited loving it !!!
I’m housebound too @Janet and I do read a lot of indie books too x
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Both. I prefer a book but because I travel so much the kindle is a God send.
Both, but I’ve got to admit that I’ve not read an actual book in ages. It’s just easier on my kindle, plus I can use the kindle app on my phone if I find I have a bit of time to kill.
I can read ibooks on ipad or iphone but can on read kindle on my i pad is it possible to read on either ?
You can download the kindle app on your iPad…i think?
@Lee yes done that but only downloads to iPad need to try to get it sync to my phone x
Do you mean new books only download to your iPad? Once you open the app on your phone, providing you’ve registered as you, it SHOULD sync.
@Lee thanks for that I’ll give it a go now x
Ha ha, no worries. I’m trying to remember how I did it now? ?
Done it thanks for that info x
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Shelf for sure!
Have you ever tried Indie authors @Marie?
Not yet
There are some good authors out there x
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I read a mixture of both
Both, I love reading books but for convenience when travelling/holidays I need the kindle for capacity lol
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Just got kindle and love it but will read both love books
Mixture of both
Mixture of both and quite a few indie paperbacks
I have got to know so many indie authors since my Kindle days.
I read on my kindle but I collect signed Indie books that never get opened lol
To be honest, I only read Indie authors nowadays.
The majority of my reads are Indie.
I really enjoy Indie books they still have the thirst to write
Indie authors write without restriction which makes for a more interesting read, I believe.
Excuse me for being dumb but what is an indie author?
A writer who publish their own work rather than through a traditional publishing house.
Independent author
Someone not published by a publisher who publishes themselves through Amazon normally or someone with a small press publisher
I had to ask a few weeks ago !!!
Indi authors rock……but I would say that.
Couldn’t agree mor e
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When we go to the mainland we have to set ourselves a limit when we go to book shops. We always exceed it. Here there are a number of charity book exchanges, so you end up picking up some very random titles. Makes it interesting.
Sounds interesting not sure I could cope without a nearby bookstore though
Both. Love my kindle but still love the smell & feel of a book!
And you can’t get kindle books at the charity shop!!! ?
I read books by any author with an interesting story, and both in paperback and ebook, however it comes.
I just read good stories. I don’t care where, who and what format.
I love all sorts, I read a lot of indie authors on Kindle because I can’t get books in English where I live, but when I visit UK I buy paperbacks of authors I love. Having a kindle has been a real eye opener – I have found so many fabulous authors who I who never have met otherwise I am so glad I got a kindle.
The perfect response to justify kindles.
I’m so pleased I’ve got a Kindle, As Maggie said, I’d never have read books by such brilliant author’s.
Mainly indie authors but also a lot of famous authors. All are kindle format.
Indie on kindle
I read books off the shelf.
These days I rarely know if a book is Indie or Trad, nor do I particularly care.
I only care because I think indie authors deserve a special look. They work harder than the “big” authors as they often have to format their own works, proof and edit as well. I have discovered some really good procedurals (my favorite sub-genre) that are well worth reading an entire series, even binge reading them. I managed a bookstore for 20 years, and I refer to the “big guns” as grocery store authors, in that they are readily available at check-out. Many are resting on their laurels and sell due to name recognition alone. End of rant:-)
@Dianne I probably read far more Indies than anything else.
@Dianne I’d have to agree. There is a snob in me that cannot be bothered to give the likes of Lee Child the time of day. The conveyor belt writing is not my thing. Yes, I read some big name authors, but I also follow them through the year as they spend researching writing and editing their books. And I have to wait for their next book: I kind of like that. Part of me wishes I could whip my second book straight out, but then a bigger part of me knows it is going to be a push to hit my self-imposed target of Oct/Nov publication.
I don’t want to bash any authors, especially successful ones, but you will notice a trend that the paragraphs are shorter, the chapters just a few pages long, and there are blank pages between chapters in these newly released “best sellers.” This is especially true when there are continuing characters. The writer expects the reader to know the back story, and a 350 page book is, in reality, maybe a 250 page book. Releasing two or more books a year surely tells you something….
I am just starting a crime fiction read, quite small print and 622 pages. it will keep me going a couple of days.
Keep you out of mischief @David lol
@Dianne I just came across someone on GoodReads who is releasing at least two books each month this year! she’s already produced over 200.
Shelf… Always…
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A very mixed bag then which is good for discussions 🙂
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Who knows for sure. There is always another book to read whether on kindle, paperback or hard bound.
An author is an author to me. If they write good books they get recommended. If I like the books then I’ll read more from that author. Regardless.
Kindle only for me now not because of the authors all about my eyes!
Some times
Glad to read both – I come across lots of new authors when friends pass on books to me that they don’t want. They couldn’t do that with a Kindle!
You have cheered me immensely. Apart from agreeing with all you say, I realise now that I am a midlist writer! Gosh!
Love so many indie authors!
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The last year or two it’s been Indi. And I’ve not been disappointed.
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Ive got a kobo but need something btighter
I tend to read books
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I read both. Depends on my mood.
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Both for me. Saying that I really love reading Indi books. The reason being is that many of the so called rules of writing have been broken resulting in some great surprises.
I read both ?
Both. Love the Indie community
I read all kinds of authors in paperback and very occasionally Kindle.
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