I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but I will post it anyway. There is a new scheme in Qld supported by the state govt. whereby a number of libraries will loan books to you so you can read them while travelling and then return them in another town. Some of the participating libraries are Barcaldine, Cloncurry, Winton, Longreach, Torres Strait, Goondiwindi and heaps more. Join in person at the library (just need to fill in a form and show your drivers licence) You can also download books to your computer or e-reader. You can also register online, but in person is quicker. Website is libraries.slq.qld.gov.au/find-an-rlq-library
Brenda
Rabbit said
09:38 PM Aug 12, 2013
Great but recommend you get a eBook and take the books with you and use no space in the caravan. We use a Kindle each on the same account (up to five can be on the same account) and therefore only pay once. Top up the eBook by WiFi (internet) at any time. Easy!!
freehazzas said
11:22 PM Aug 12, 2013
Yep Kindle user here too. I only cart books now if i cant get them on Kindle.
I've always liked the "feel" of real books, but have become a convert to borrowing e-books from the library to read while travelling. I use BlueFire reader on my 6" smartphone, and it has the added advantage that you don't need a light on to read by.
Roving-Dutchy said
03:20 AM Aug 13, 2013
I have noticed on a number of E book public library sites, that as yet Kindle is not supported on public libraries in Australia, do you download the books in E Pub and then convert them to the Kindle format.
This is not a problem for me as I use Kobo and my library states that the Overdrive media console software will soon support Android and iOS
Just interested to know how you use Kindle for public library downloads.
Cheers
David
Roving-Dutchy said
03:30 AM Aug 13, 2013
Not having much luck with the library link above is this the correct link?
I download them and then convert them using Calibre.
Jayco Gypsy said
05:00 AM Aug 13, 2013
I also use Calibre to convert ebooks. I have the Sony ereader which uses epub and a heap of kindle books.
It took me a long time to buy an ereader, now I don't know how I ever did with out one.
Brenda and Alan said
03:46 PM Aug 13, 2013
Sorry David, The brochure I picked up from the library where I joined has a couple of websites. Try slq.qld.gov.au/services/join or www.auroracloud.com.au/OPAC/QPIL. I found it easier to do in person, as they give you a membership card immediately. Brenda
freehazzas said
05:07 PM Aug 13, 2013
The only drawback with ereaders is ifmyou havnt used them for a week and you go to read and find your battery needs charging and you cant read. Never have this prob with real books so pays to keep some on hand.
EllenajoeL said
01:54 AM Aug 14, 2013
Each Kindle model offers a different number of hours of use on one charge.
Mine lasts me about a month depending on how much i read, but ive forgotten to charge it on odd occassions and bugger had to wait to read a new book.
the rocket said
04:35 AM Aug 14, 2013
thanks. that's good to know
chaslib said
07:34 AM Aug 14, 2013
You can also download free e books from the Gutenberg Project but not everyones tastes, but an option .. Still have the battery charge to attend to. I have downloaded many books on ancient history and some classics which keep me going .. My literature tastes are a bit extreme. Also use iTunes if there is something i really want to read, but that costs. Some also need to be converted to pdf to read ... Plenty of free programs you can download for this.
-- Edited by chaslib on Wednesday 14th of August 2013 07:35:48 AM
Oxley said
04:12 PM Aug 14, 2013
Kobo Books www.kobobooks.com/ also have some cheap and some free (but aren't always the full book) ePub ebooks, but I mainly use them for the DRM free editions.
Roving-Dutchy said
04:04 PM Aug 15, 2013
freehazzas wrote:
The only drawback with e readers is if you haven't used them for a week and you go to read and find your battery needs charging and you can't read. Never have this prob with real books so pays to keep some on hand.
These portable power supplies are very handy for Ereaders and tablets if you run out of power during usage
There are a range of units available on Ebay and they don't cost very much.
I joined in Longreach and took out talking books which have kept me going to NT. I gave them to a friend to listen to heading back to Qld and she returned them to a Qld library. Failing that you can post them. Works a treat. A shame the other states don't do it too.
Tess
The dog lady said
09:09 AM Aug 16, 2013
If I want something to listen to, podcasts from radio national are always a great free standby too
I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but I will post it anyway. There is a new scheme in Qld supported by the state govt. whereby a number of libraries will loan books to you so you can read them while travelling and then return them in another town. Some of the participating libraries are Barcaldine, Cloncurry, Winton, Longreach, Torres Strait, Goondiwindi and heaps more. Join in person at the library (just need to fill in a form and show your drivers licence) You can also download books to your computer or e-reader. You can also register online, but in person is quicker. Website is libraries.slq.qld.gov.au/find-an-rlq-library
Brenda
Great but recommend you get a eBook and take the books with you and use no space in the caravan. We use a Kindle each on the same account (up to five can be on the same account) and therefore only pay once. Top up the eBook by WiFi (internet) at any time. Easy!!
www.libraries.slq.qld.gov.au/find-an-rlq-library
I've always liked the "feel" of real books, but have become a convert to borrowing e-books from the library to read while travelling. I use BlueFire reader on my 6" smartphone, and it has the added advantage that you don't need a light on to read by.
I have noticed on a number of E book public library sites, that as yet Kindle is not supported on public libraries in Australia, do you download the books in E Pub and then convert them to the Kindle format.
This is not a problem for me as I use Kobo and my library states that the Overdrive media console software will soon support Android and iOS
Just interested to know how you use Kindle for public library downloads.
Cheers
David
Not having much luck with the library link above is this the correct link?
http://libraries.slq.qld.gov.au/home/find-an-rlq-library
Cheers
David
I also use Calibre to convert ebooks. I have the Sony ereader which uses epub and a heap of kindle books.
It took me a long time to buy an ereader, now I don't know how I ever did with out one.
Sorry David, The brochure I picked up from the library where I joined has a couple of websites. Try slq.qld.gov.au/services/join or www.auroracloud.com.au/OPAC/QPIL. I found it easier to do in person, as they give you a membership card immediately. Brenda
Each Kindle model offers a different number of hours of use on one charge.
REF: http://www.kindlebatterylife.com/
(in case this helps re topic)
thanks. that's good to know
You can also download free e books from the Gutenberg Project but not everyones tastes, but an option .. Still have the battery charge to attend to. I have downloaded many books on ancient history and some classics which keep me going .. My literature tastes are a bit extreme. Also use iTunes if there is something i really want to read, but that costs. Some also need to be converted to pdf to read ... Plenty of free programs you can download for this.
-- Edited by chaslib on Wednesday 14th of August 2013 07:35:48 AM
These portable power supplies are very handy for Ereaders and tablets if you run out of power during usage
There are a range of units available on Ebay and they don't cost very much.
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.X5v+portable+power+supply&_nkw=5v+portable+power+supply&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Cheers
David
Tess
If I want something to listen to, podcasts from radio national are always a great free standby too