Giving up my Kindle update - it's started to get harder
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I think one of the sad things is that it is going to be necessary to stop purchasing from Amazon even if author’s are only selling through Amazon in order to stop this madness. Many of us have more than enough to read for a lifetime I don’t want to give any more money to Amazon.
Definitely agree - I have more books than I can read
Hey! I actually traded my Kindle in last week to get a Kobo Libra Color. So far, I have no regrets. I guess it comes down to what sort of books you read. As of yet, I haven't had any that I couldn't get hold of. I'm also loving being able to take books out from my library, and I prefer the Kobo user interface overall as it is more geared towards getting me to read what I own, as opposed to Amazon constantly trying to get me to buy more.
I decided just to move forward with my Kobo and netgalley and not look back at my old backlist. I also didn't move all my ebooks over from kindle, because starting fresh feels less overwhelming. My biggest issue with the kobo is also the lack of indie horror books, as those are not books I can find in stores or at the library. For that reason, I may not give up my kindle completely, but we are on a break. You have me eyeing that palm device so I can read at work and it will just look like I'm looking at my phone (which is somehow more accepted). A sports bra spot would have been GOLD!
FYI, The Strain books came out a few years before the TV series. I thought both were well worth reading/watching.👍👍
Ah I didn't know that thank you!
I'm trying something similar. I have three amazon readers and love and use them all regularly. I've become concerned with the lockdown they have in some areas, and that even when you buy an ebook, they can arbitrarily pull it from your device. I just bought a Kobo Libra Color and spent all day yesterday converting most loved amazon books so I could put on my Kobo. Very concerned how this will turn out, but.... going for it... Good luck on your effort!
I haven't watched the video yet, but I thought I would comment... Next week I will hit 365 days on my kindle streak... I don't want it to end!
That's great - they are wonderful devices to read on
Kindle unlimited isnt world wide either. I contacted amazon about it once and they basically told me how to cheat around it - money is god i guess😅 but if authors are limited to KU they have less of a reach so to speak.
Good point - I hadn't considered that part of it
No way would I give up my kindle. Yes they have the advantage in the market but they should. They have the best and easiest app. I like the variety of devices available. They have the best library of books. I also find the best prices through Amazon. To each their own…but I’d be lost without mine.
We appreciate your insights. You’ll always have our support.
I found this interesting because I've been trying to use Amazon less and less and buy from smaller sellers. I'm also reducing my Kindle library from the original 1000 plus books and planning to eliminate it entirely. There are thousands of Kindle books that are free and that is so tempting. But I get overwhelmed with having so many books. I've decided just to just read ebooks on my tablet and then delete them. I want to focus my reading more on the books I most want to read and use the library more. Is anyone else considering changing their Kindle and Amazon habits?
It's so easy to build up a huge library of free or cheap books you don't ever read. Good luck with your attempts to break away!
May I take this opportunity to ask you a question please?
I've started writing 2 books, done couple chapters on each, ones a military book, and ones a horror book regarding vampire's, but adult grown up real horror so to speak.
Anyway My question is , how and would you recommend regarding getting self published or Amazon, any tips from avid reader, like you Olly Ijust love all things books.
I have another Amazon/Kindle complaint to add to the growing list: they have various e-books where the version that downloads is a completely different version than the one you purchased. Two examples: you click to buy the authorized Scribner Great Gatsby, confirmed by the sample, and what you get is some pirated copy from who knows where. Or you buy the Penguin Classics edition of the Anthony Briggs translation of War and Peace and you get a different translation entirely. As you might guess, Amazon does not give a flying rat's ass about the customer's complaints around this issue. Or even understand the issue. Illiterate dolts.
Its all about keeping a balance, especially in the modern world. Dont use Kindle for books you can get elsewhere and use it for when books are exclusive. No need to not use the Kindle you own, go read that Western inspired by you! Haha
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I could never read a book from a screen, why would anyone? Maybe if they were amputees or something,. I never had a kindle account and hopefully I never will. Sorry for that Mini rant, but I thought it necessary, I must me having a bad night!!!
I think if you ate ribs wearing a sports bra, it could be you most viewed video 😂
😂😂😂 no one needs to see that
The problem is you, not Amazon. Weird how you complain that Amazon sells you books on their device. The Kindle is the best e-reader experience. Period. When I am reading on a Kindle I have no issues not buying vast amounts of books, as most books I read on Kindle are borrowed from Libby.
I disagree that it’s the best experience
"The Kindle is the best e-reader experience. Period." Hardly. Completely disagree
Period? Seriously?? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I love my Kindle, and won't give it up.
I blame myself for purchasing to many devices when all you really need in reality is 1 E-reader,so I’m full of regrets for buying to many.
I also am guilty of owning too many eReaders. I see new ones and just want them all. Do I need them all....heck no.
@@CDubya.82 exactly the same I see I buy,some I never pick up including the expensive scribe 😲
Do you have family or friends who might make use of an old one in (we hope) good condition? Think about passing them along.
Thanks for the update on this endeavor.
I actually have some books on Kindle, so if you do go back you should check them out. Great video though, with interesting insights.
I'm afraid I have succumbed to temptation. But you put it back on my radar so I will give it another shot.
I have had to purchase a kindle fire just to be able to download books via the app. Like it’s stupid I know, but they don’t allow you to do it anymore on android/iOS.
A sports bra !!! You know why that happened don't you? It's my fault, because I comment about sports books all the time. Their algorythm found my comments 🤭 I reckon I know how to read that kindle only book on a non-kindle device. It's a little complicated but in DDB land eveything is possible. 😉
Someone else may have provided a solution...and yes, I totally blame you for the sports bra
So why not use both kobo and kindle..I do
I’d stopped using kindle but I had to dig it out of the cupboard because I couldn’t find print copies of ketchums the woman or Ed lee’s dahmer’s not dead at a reasonable price and I really want to read them. Not sure why I stopped reading on kindle. I prefer to read from a print copy because I tend to remember a book more that way.
I do think there is something about the physical presence of a paper book that cements the memory of reading it more. Each one is different, whereas on Kindle each book is (physically at least) the same
I have been bad at commenting on YT lately but I have been fascinated by this video series.
Also looking forward to your Sports Bra video. Lol!
LOL thanks Rachel!
Wonderbra Presents GarbAugust 2024.
LMAO!
I have a kindle somewhere in my room. I bought it a few years back, but I recently purchased a kobo Clara after seeing your review about the kobo libra. I’m liking it so far. I don’t care about the kindle in the slightest.
my kindle fire I can surf the internet....I am not seeing where you can with these.
@@KarmicSalt thats a tablet not an e ink e reader
I dumbed Amazon after they banned me for a comment made on my account. My whole family shares my account so I wanted Amazon to tell me what the comment was. If one of my teenagers wrote something inappropriate I wanted to deal with it. Amazon refused to give me any information. When I complained, a two week ban was changed to a life ban without explanation. Done with Amazon FOREVER.
Wow that does seem pretty draconian
well with a lifetime ban, you would be done.
@KarmicSalt No, Amazon was happy to let me continue spending money. The ban was on comments. Based on Amazon's unwillingness to tell me what the comment at issue said, I dumped Amazon and have spent no money with them since.
Give up my Kindle? How about my kidney? Or my first born?
LOL
Yeah, as soon as an author decides to publish on Kindle Unlimited, or even exclusively on Amazon with their physical books, I take away their Indie card. They are contributing to the problem.
if you can download books to review on to your Macbook can you not use the Dropbox/Google Drive integration to get them easily transferred to the Kobo?
Good for you giving up on kindle. I never liked it. I never owned one or used one. I like my books made of paper. I know: dinosaur
I’ve tried to get rid of mine and bought the kobo libra Colour but sent it back. Kobo just don’t have the library that Amazon has. And I’m terrible at transferring my books… so I guess I’m a lifer with kindle and Amazon
Good luck, Olly. Seems like a tough challenge.
I would be very surprised but probably also quite amused if you posted an ad for a sports bra here. I'd rather see that than an ad for blinkist.
Ha I'm almost tempted to do it for a laugh
audiobooks / hard backs
I put my books on Kobo now
Olly, there are some things in this life that you simply can’t give up. Tea, my silliness, and your Kindles. 😂 Hold up, You’re a BIG user of NetGalley? I thought you were more mediocre? 😉 Yeah, the NetGalley option to Kobo is a total drag. - MJ. P.s. send the sports bra people over to this CrossFitter! 😂🏋🏻♀️
LOL yes I am pretty terrible at NetGalley, although actually just looked and my feedback ration is 59% which is better than I would have expected!
@@CriminOllyBlog 😟 80% is the standard
If you're already a Prime member, why not take advantage of the Prime First? Why not just read that book via the Kindle app on your Palma? Why not milk Amazon for all of its worth?
The issue for me of using the kindle app is that you still get bombarded with amazon selling you stuff
I dont get the need to do what you're doing. Amazon are a business. If they provide a service or product you wish to buy or use...do so.
I saw the title and all I said to myself was "NNNOOOOoooooooooo" I have thousands of books on mine.
Publishing on Kindle DRM Free is not really a thing that works any more because there is no way to download it (other than to a kindle device.). So you still need the special add-on software to calibre before you you can get the book to another device. The hurdle for the non-technophiles is pretty much identical whether or not there is drm encryption.
I didn't realise that - thank you!