[vi-kindle] Re: vi-kindle Digest V3 #61
- From: "Meka White, LMP" <meka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vi-kindle@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 12:57:58 -0800
There are many books that I first found on NLS or bookshare that I later
bought the next books in those particular series on either audible, Kindle,
or in some other ebook format.
Getting the word out about the books that you read is an excellent way to
contribute as well. Whether it's by using goodreads and posting a rating or
a review whether positive or negative, or joining an email list or forum and
discussing books, or word of mouth to friends or via social networks. All of
it contributes to the oh god I'm going to say this phrase 'reader culture',
and I think it's fabulous.
I really enjoy lending books to people who use kindles as well. I think
that is an excellent thing and wish more publishers enabled lending.
Warmly,
Meka
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Goldfield" <disciple1211@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <vi-kindle@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12:19 PM
Subject: [vi-kindle] Re: vi-kindle Digest V3 #61
Personally, I think that blind or print-impaired readers who use
specialized services like NLS or bookshare are no different from sighted
readers who regularly visit their public library to borrow print books.
Sighted people also have a choice to buy a copy of a book or they can
just borrow one. To me, blind readers are presented with the same choices.
KB7UEN Gene wrote:
> When I first got the Kindle, it felt good knowing that when I purchased a
> book, I was supporting the authors. Whereas when I am reading
> talkingbooks, I am not contributing anything back to the people who wrote
> them. I'm not condemning anyone for reading talkingbooks, I'm just making
> a statement about how I felt when I finally could contribute myself like
> anyone else who buys books.
> Gene
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Nov 19, 2013, at 1:03 PM, Christopher Hawthorne Moss
>> <christopherhmoss@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Gene,
>>
>> As an author I thank you for your comments ab out how important it is for
>> people to pay for books. I imagine a lot of people think authors get
>> paid the big bucks. Most make tens of dollars if that. I have sold
>> books but still have not yet cleared a dime.
>>
>> Kit Moss
>>
>>
>>
>
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