A GIRL YOU SHOULD DATE - Date a girl who reads...

DapperButch · 12-17-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kannon

I love books too. But I'm going to try and switch over this semester and have all my text books on my ipad.

The trees.

But, then you can't "highlight", right? Or is there a way to do that on one of those things? If not, would make it hard to study for an exam (for me, anyway).

I had a friend in college who was so obsessive-compulsive with everything in life that she used a ruler when she would highlight!

I hear you on the tree thing, though.

JustJo · 12-17-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

But, then you can't "highlight", right? Or is there a way to do that on one of those things? If not, would make it hard to study for an exam (for me, anyway).

I had a friend in college who was so obsessive-compulsive with everything in life that she used a ruler when she would highlight!

I hear you on the tree thing, though.

You can highlight and add marginalia on a Kindle....

pinkgeek · 12-17-2011, 04:19 PM

I have tried using digital textbooks and not enjoyed the experience. However, there are some great auxiliary apps that have enhanced learning for me. Here's to the technological imperative!

Liam · 12-17-2011, 05:04 PM

I realised that I should date a girl who reads, the first time I dated one who didn't. She seemed to think that reading meant I was doing nothing, and felt compelled to find an activity for me. She didn't last long...

DapperButch · 12-17-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

You can highlight and add marginalia on a Kindle....

Yeah, but can you write in the margins? Didn't think so!

I had this whole symbol system that indicated how important a passage was. I think there was like 5 different levels to how important a passage could be.

<---whackjob

Strappie · 12-17-2011, 08:26 PM

I have to say... I sure do enjoy a good reading from my girl before bed.

pinkgeek · 12-17-2011, 10:10 PM

Not whackjob that's rather normal in my world......... But then I'm the girl who would be Alice....

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

Yeah, but can you write in the margins? Didn't think so!

I had this whole symbol system that indicated how important a passage was. I think there was like 5 different levels to how important a passage could be.

<---whackjob

foxyshaman · 12-19-2011, 11:05 AM

I don't write in the margins very often. I do however highlight some pages. If I am researching for an article I am writing I will use lots of arrow post-its.

I don't own too many books, most of them I get from the library. I have thought about an electronic book, however my research has shown me that I can't (yet) get the obscure titles I read. Otherwise I would switch. Alas, it is not yet to be.

I do subscribe to my magazines and journals online. I do like that.

ruby_woo · 12-19-2011, 11:24 AM

I love reading, and am considering getting a Kindle soon. I love books, and am afraid I'll miss holding the book in my hand, but there are two of us in a 500 sq ft apartment and we're running out of room for more stuff. I also kind of have a habit of not remembering to return books to the library, so...

pinkgeek · 12-19-2011, 11:32 AM

When I got my nook (that I have since given to my Mum in anticipation of an ipad 3) I was worried I'd miss actual books too much. Thus far it doesn't bother me to use an e-reader or my phone. It's easier on my luggage costs when I travel, and I never forget to turn out the light.

Being able to download books is a dangerously delicious expense though.....

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Originally Posted by ruby_woo

I love reading, and am considering getting a Kindle soon. I love books, and am afraid I'll miss holding the book in my hand, but there are two of us in a 500 sq ft apartment and we're running out of room for more stuff. I also kind of have a habit of not remembering to return books to the library, so...

Sparkle · 12-23-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ruby_woo

I also kind of have a habit of not remembering to return books to the library, so...

Me Too! (hazard of being the daughter of a librarian)

I still have 100s of bound books but I looooooove my Kindle.
I hope to spend a fair amount of time in my pajamas, Kindle in hand, next week.

pinkgeek · 12-19-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by foxyshaman

I do subscribe to my magazines and journals online. I do like that.

Hmm here's a new spin on the book topic.. What magazines does everyone read?

*Scientific American
*The Economist
*The Hastings Center Report (bioethics)
*The American Journal of Bioethics
*National Geographic
*NY Times
*7x7

DapperButch · 12-22-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pinkgeek

Hmm here's a new spin on the book topic.. What magazines does everyone read?

*Scientific American
*The Economist
*The Hastings Center Report (bioethics)
*The American Journal of Bioethics
*National Geographic
*NY Times
*7x7

*Money
*Kiplinger's
*Bicycling
*Mountain Bike Action
*Details (not that great, but only $10 a year)
*Men's Health (purchase in store)
*Consumer Reports (online subscription)
*International Journal of Transgenderism (online subscription through WPATH)

kannon · 12-17-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

But, then you can't "highlight", right? Or is there a way to do that on one of those things? If not, would make it hard to study for an exam (for me, anyway).

I had a friend in college who was so obsessive-compulsive with everything in life that she used a ruler when she would highlight!

I hear you on the tree thing, though.

I think u can highlight. Plus I could print some hardcopies of specific pages using recycled paper

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foxyshaman Member How Do You Identify?: spiritually minded dirt dog Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada Posts: 898 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 2,592 Times in 663 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I don't write in the margins very often. I do however highlight some pages. If I am researching for an article I am writing I will use lots of arrow post-its. I don't own too many books, most of them I get from the library. I have thought about an electronic book, however my research has shown me that I can't (yet) get the obscure titles I read. Otherwise I would switch. Alas, it is not yet to be. I do subscribe to my magazines and journals online. I do like that. __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Muriel Strode

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