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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Does any women here like reading books? Nov 30, 2022 4:20:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2022 4:20:54 GMT -5 I like to read books.

jen Rare Member Posts: 12,738	Does any women here like reading books? Nov 30, 2022 4:30:00 GMT -5 cassie likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jen on Nov 30, 2022 4:30:00 GMT -5 I have to really work to clear out books. I don't like giving them up and read lots.

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kjay Moderator Posts: 24,249	Does any women here like reading books? Nov 30, 2022 5:53:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kjay on Nov 30, 2022 5:53:36 GMT -5 I like to read, I just need the time.
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Nov 30, 2022 4:30:00 GMT -5 jen said:

I have to really work to clear out books. I don't like giving them up and read lots.

Same here I have had major issues clearing out ahead of our downsizing..

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kjay Moderator Posts: 24,249	Does any women here like reading books? Dec 1, 2022 5:46:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kjay on Dec 1, 2022 5:46:40 GMT -5 Dec 1, 2022 5:42:43 GMT -5 @mary said: i like to read but i gotta wait til i can get some new glasses so i can see. Mary, can you just pick up some "readers"? They work pretty well in a pinch.
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Dec 1, 2022 5:46:40 GMT -5 kjay said:

Dec 1, 2022 5:42:43 GMT -5 @mary said:

i like to read but i gotta wait til i can get some new glasses so i can see.

Mary, can you just pick up some "readers"? They work pretty well in a pinch.

i have bifocals. i'm blind as a bat and need a new script and new glasses. i can't see anything with readers. lol!

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Dec 1, 2022 5:53:34 GMT -5 @mary said:

Dec 1, 2022 5:46:40 GMT -5 kjay said:

Mary, can you just pick up some "readers"? They work pretty well in a pinch.

i have bifocals. i'm blind as a bat and need a new script and new glasses. i can't see anything with readers. lol!

Mary, just being curious.

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Has anyone tried the latest 'pen type' electronic book readers which read out the text to you as you scan it? We did try them for patients when I was at work but, at that time, they were somewhat limited and you had to use them scanning line by line. Very tedious so had a really limited appication.

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Yes, I do!

I ALWAYS go to my local library and borrow books. I am forever reading a book. I've been reading for years and years: it is a passion of mine. I can read one book in one sitting. I never become bored.

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Dec 3, 2022 3:49:04 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

Yes, I do!

I ALWAYS go to my local library and borrow books. I am forever reading a book. I've been reading for years and years: it is a passion of mine. I can read one book in one sitting. I never become bored.

Tell me Candy, are there any books that you drop because you just cannot get into them? It happens with me sometimes but I can usually tell by reading the odd paragraph here and there whether it is a good one to borrow.

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Maybe 1% of books I read then discard.

If the language is rude and there is violence and the suchlike, I'll stop reading the book. Thankfully that is seldom, but it has happened.

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Nov 30, 2022 7:51:59 GMT -5 Ɖσмιиιc ♰ said:

I like to smell the really old books and well even the new books, I have been doing it has a child. I guess that is weird.

I'm curious. What is the oldest book you've ever smelled since you've been doing this as a child? Or perhaps, the title of the book you ever first smelled as a child?

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Dec 2, 2022 3:40:02 GMT -5 jen said:

Has anyone tried the latest 'pen type' electronic book readers which read out the text to you as you scan it? We did try them for patients when I was at work but, at that time, they were somewhat limited and you had to use them scanning line by line. Very tedious so had a really limited appication.

Ugh. It sounds tedious, scanning line by line. It's a flawed invention

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Nov 30, 2022 7:51:59 GMT -5 Ɖσмιиιc ♰ said:

I like to smell the really old books and well even the new books, I have been doing it has a child. I guess that is weird.

I'm curious. What is the oldest book you've ever smelled since you've been doing this as a child? Or perhaps, the title of the book you ever first smelled as a child?

Probably the Bible, I smell all my new school books, just open to the center, put my nose right in there, and take a wiff, I love it, but the oldest books are the best smells.

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Dec 4, 2022 19:40:39 GMT -5 Ɖσмιиιc ♰ said:

Dec 4, 2022 18:52:58 GMT -5 cattleya said:

I'm curious. What is the oldest book you've ever smelled since you've been doing this as a child? Or perhaps, the title of the book you ever first smelled as a child?

Probably the Bible, I smell all my new school books, just open to the center, put my nose right in there, and take a wiff, I love it, but the oldest books are the best smells.

I remember when the teachers passed out dittos and/or mimeographs. The first thing we did was put them up to our noses. LOL

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Does any women here like reading books? Dec 4, 2022 21:19:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2022 21:19:46 GMT -5 I think I did this to every single book I received at school, even all library books, I wonder now...if others did that too, I guess your the first person I know...hehehe

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Dec 4, 2022 19:30:21 GMT -5 cattleya said:

Dec 2, 2022 3:40:02 GMT -5 jen said:

Has anyone tried the latest 'pen type' electronic book readers which read out the text to you as you scan it? We did try them for patients when I was at work but, at that time, they were somewhat limited and you had to use them scanning line by line. Very tedious so had a really limited appication.

Ugh. It sounds tedious, scanning line by line. It's a flawed invention

The ones we used at work were like that and very tedious and error prone but the adverts for the latest seem to indicate that the device recognises the book page and scans the lot in one go. That's why I am wondering as it would be good if they were effective.

Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,371	Does any women here like reading books? Dec 5, 2022 6:52:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Dec 5, 2022 6:52:18 GMT -5 I think the scanning reading device is genius.
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Dec 5, 2022 3:32:18 GMT -5 jen said:

Dec 4, 2022 19:30:21 GMT -5 cattleya said:

Ugh. It sounds tedious, scanning line by line. It's a flawed invention

The ones we used at work were like that and very tedious and error prone but the adverts for the latest seem to indicate that the device recognises the book page and scans the lot in one go. That's why I am wondering as it would be good if they were effective.

At first, I thought you were talking about a device (eg. tablet or kindle) that you scan the lines with a pen for text speech. I stand corrected. I get it now. It's a device especially invented with an intention to help people with reading difficulties although anyone can also use it. It's a game changer device. Cool, Jen. Thanks for this information.

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Now I'm curious what my oldest book smells like, but I don't want to ruin it by opening it a lot. I have a few that were published before WWII, but generally I grab things I can read freely.

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alsr Elite Member III Posts: 7,921	Does any women here like reading books? Dec 5, 2022 23:51:46 GMT -5 cassie likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alsr on Dec 5, 2022 23:51:46 GMT -5 I do but I am not into the romantic, celebrity bio...I read stuffs like John Grisham, Andy Weir, Thomas Friedman, Scott Turow, Dean Coontz, Alison Weir...I am not into poems either.

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Dec 5, 2022 23:51:46 GMT -5 alsr said:

I do but I am not into the romantic, celebrity bio...I read stuffs like John Grisham, Andy Weir, Thomas Friedman, Scott Turow, Dean Coontz, Alison Weir...I am not into poems either.

what types of books are these? like mysteries or something?

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Dec 5, 2022 15:17:36 GMT -5 cattleya said:

Dec 5, 2022 3:32:18 GMT -5 jen said:

The ones we used at work were like that and very tedious and error prone but the adverts for the latest seem to indicate that the device recognises the book page and scans the lot in one go. That's why I am wondering as it would be good if they were effective.

At first, I thought you were talking about a device (eg. tablet or kindle) that you scan the lines with a pen for text speech. I stand corrected. I get it now. It's a device especially invented with an intention to help people with reading difficulties although anyone can also use it. It's a game changer device. Cool, Jen. Thanks for this information.

This is the one advertised, I think. I looked onsite but it's one of those that gets you hooked before they give you a price so I would be instantly put off. I looked on ebay / Amazon and they appear to be well over £1000 so I supect anyone without a good bank account or real need won't go there. From experience of earlier readers and technology in general I would well advise anyone not to buy unless they get a thorough trial first. Just think of all that poor text you have had trouble with in the past and how less than perfect technology would mess up. It shows how technology is going though.

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And indeed, I did find time!

I spent a good four hours reading this morning: and it was a bittersweet story to read. It had soul and enchantment and I am glad I borrowed it from the library.

I now have two women's magazines to read, which I am looking forward to! I have always read magazines: ever since 14 years old. I read Sugar and Just 17 back in the day. Happy times!

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