[RedPenguins]

I know there are several Kindle-users on here...

I'm downright ****** and frustrated with Amazon/publishers for NOT releasing new books on Kindle when the hardcovers are released. This is NOT acceptable to me. I would somewhat gladly pay an increased price (to make the Kindle edition comparable to the hardcover sales) but they don't give us the option even. The only options are:

1. buy the hardcover when released
2. wait at libraries
3. wait 2-3 months for the Kindle edition

This is VERY messed up!

Okay, sorry, I'm just annoyed b/c one of my favorite authors (James Patterson) has a new book out - and every store I go into (whether the grocery store or Target), the book is out on display - but I don't have it yet!!!! ARGGH! He also has several other books due out this spring/summer and I wonder if the same thing is going to happen.

I'm used to reading the books on the day they are released. Majorly bumming out.

Part of me wants to cancel the Kindle order (who wants to wait until April for a book that is out NOW)....and I don't want to "give in" and buy the hardcover - b/c then the publisher wins and the consumer loses.

Why isn't amazon giving us an option to buy the Kindle edition at a higher price for an earlier release? Then we have a TRUE choice! I'd still go digital and forego the hardcover, regardless if the prices were the same.

Okay, vent over.

Back to your regularly scheduled programming.


~Keri

[Erin524]

I understand about that. (I've got two Kindles, a K1 and a K2) and it's annoying...but I rarely buy new releases unless it's an author I really like, and I dont like most of the big name authors right now. So, I've been buying classics and the occasional scifi novels (went thru all the Stargate novels they had)

I'm a big fan of fanfiction. (stories written by fans about tv shows that are either still in production or cancelled) I've been putting some of the fanfic stories into Word and then emailing the documents to my Kindle and using the Kindle to read it. It's a lot easier on my eyes than staring at a computer screen, and I can take it anywhere. (to the gym!)

I have to pay to email documents to my Kindle, but so far the largest file only cost me about 30 cents...and I think I've only spent about $3 emailing fanfiction to my Kindle so far. Some of the fanfic stories I've put on the Kindle have been novel length stories, and they're sometimes written just as well as storebought novels.

It is irritating that Amazon is being so stupid and kowtowing to the publishers for new releases on books. They're going to end up pushing people into buying other e-reader devices. I'm not planning on buying an iPad (the iTampon...lol!) because it's backlit, and the backlight will hurt my eyes.

First the publishers and the authors made Amazon disable the text-to-speech, and now they're going to make us wait for new releases (unless the author/publisher wants to release the ebook with the hardcover release)

[Dejibo]

I wait in line at the library for the free audio versions. You can always buy the book, and then donate it to the library when you are done with it. Take the tax deductions.

[kicker]

I love my Kindle. Maybe we all a little spoiled in this country, wanting immediate gratification in everything, flying, cell-phones, computers, etc. Kindle is my much beloved tool. In a chair with only one usable arm, I could no longer hold a book or turn a page. I love reading. Kindle makes reading possible for me. I no longer drive, Snowmageddon has fallen on us in MD (over 2 feet!) and can't get out with others,within moments new books or samples are here for me. I read nothing for 2 years until I saved my money and got my Kindle. Kindle is such a wonderful tool for me I can wait a little sometimes. I once took walking and reading as a given until both were taken from me. I'm not trying to argue here, just want to point out Kindle is different for everyone, depending on your expectations and needs. It fills my holes. (obviously my expectations have out of necessity been lowered). When my computer seems a little slow, I remind myself I'm so lucky to live in this technology and despite my disability be connected to others all day. I can wait a little.

[Debbie D]

Wonder when the day will come when you can download it instantly...

[Erin524]

I'm lending my mom one of my Kindles (the K1, because it has big buttons) while she's got her broken shoulder. She's one armed right now because of that, and she's not all that mobile (at least we got her walking around in the house)

My uncle put some of my grandfather's writings about religion on Amazon in Kindle form. I think they're some of his sermons (my grandpa was a methodist minister) I'm downloading them so my mom can read them.

I just have to get over the fear that she's going to break the Kindle or lose it. (my dad said if something happened he'd take care of it)

I'm trying to decide if I should deregister it from my account and register it with an account for my mom...or register it under my dad's Amazon account.

[SallyC]

OK I get that a Kindle is an elec device which downloads books, but do you then read them or are they read to you?

[hollym]

I don't honestly think Amazon has any influence over the publishers on this issue. The publishers are the ones driving this. If Amazon can't get them to cooperate, I doubt anyone can. I also think that other brands of readers are going to have the same problems. In time, I think the publishers will come around and offer something for new releases, but this is still a relatively new technology and it takes time for it to evolve.

I really want a Kindle, but haven't bought it yet. I keep going back and forth trying to figure out what I really want / need. I'd love to see one in person to make sure it doesn't bother my eyes like excessive computer use does. The other brands also have different formats - some that even allow access to borrowing libraries. I haven't had the energy to figure it out yet.

[Debbie D]

I hope to put off getting on e-book for as long as possible...I love the feel of a book in my hands...

[RedPenguins]

Oh, don't get me wrong - I absolutely positively adore and love my Kindle! It's the greatest!! And I admit, I want immediate gratification most of the time, for sure.... but this - well, the hardcover is out there, so why can't I have the digital version now? THREE months is a LONG time to wait!

I've heard this particular publisher has changed to the "agency model" - which means we will pay more for the Kindle but will receive digital at the same time hardcover is released.

I think I'm just a little grumpy....stressed about business....and taking fertility meds is probably not helping me (I've heard they can make you a lil nutty!)....

I wasn't even sure anyone would respond to this thread - so I'm happy now

I did write to amazon and voiced my issue...and got a bogus canned response, which I expected - but it was good to have done it - I almost never do that kind of thing. I do think my idea is a good one - OFFER the Kindle version on time at a higher price - and the folks who want it now can get it now - and those who want the lower rate, can choose to wait. I don't like not having options! tee hee.

I admit, I will probably "go against myself" this weekend and buy the hardcover b/c I really want to read the darn book and May seems awfully far away right now. Plus you cand find the book at the grocery store for 45% off....still more than the Kindle version but I'd have it now, now, now!

oh yeah, and I'm super crabby b/c I've been on a dang diet forever and lately I find myself "starving" and cranky! Why, oh why can't cookies be made out of protein?!

~Keri