[Guest]

Any word on Tolkien's books? (I click on the Kindle link of these frequently) One of the book series I've loved the most, and look forward to reading on Kindle!

Not so long as Christopher Tolkein lives. There was an earlier dispute over the Tolkein copyrights, which JRR and Ballantine won. The rights are now jealously guarded--even more so since the success of the films and a renewed interest in the books.

 

[Vegas_Asian]

I've seen that Ms. Rowling's books aren't on Kindle - I hadn't read about why, but it sounds like she's addressed this issue and said "no way?" Correct?

Any other popular authors currently writing that are in this category (NEVER gonna be in Kindle!)?

Correct Rowling beliefs that books are supposed be an escape from technology or something. She wants children to get away from computers and tv and so on. Something along those lines.

 

[lexie22]

In these situations, I find prayer helps. Just out of curiosity, what book isn't available?

Big Book of AA

 

[Guest]

Big Book of AA

You are supposed to carry that around. Like a millstone around your neck. That's the point.

 

[KindleKay (aka #1652)]

I FOUND IT!!!

Here is the link for the thread of books that people want on Kindle! The idea is that you post what book YOU want and people will go click to request it and then you will, in turn, click on THEIR book to request it.

Here ya go:

http://www.kboards.com/index.php/topic,319.0.html

Lexie, post a book link in this thread and other will help you out clicking to request it in Kindle format!

 

[MonaSW]

I know the obvious answer is read the DT version, which I have several copies of. But, I just can't do it. I need my Kindle!!! Normally, if this happens, I just read something else instead, but I have to read this one. What do I do?

Keep pushing the I want to read this on my Kindle button? Or read the hard copy.

 

[Chad Winters]

Ironically:

http://www.cranmerhouse.org/RECBCP.pdf
http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/formatted_1979.htm

no problem, just email it to your kindle

 

[lexie22]

Lexie, post a book link in this thread and other will help you out clicking to request it in Kindle format!

Thanks, I will!

 

[lexie22]

You are supposed to carry that around. Like a millstone around your neck. That's the point.

I'd like to be able to read during my free time at work, and don't want to attract attention from my boss, coworkers, etc.

 

[SimonStern2]

Correct Rowling beliefs that books are supposed be an escape from technology or something. She wants children to get away from computers and tv and so on. Something along those lines.

Wow. That's about the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Does she hand print every copy?

 

[Encender Vaquero]

Wow. That's about the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Does she hand print every copy?

No, don't be silly--she's a traditionalist! Muggle children print them in third world countries.

 

[Guest]

No, don't be silly--she's a traditionalist! Muggle children print them in third world countries.

For three sickles a month.

 

[Mycroft]

Even though most books that were published within the past 10-20 years exist in some type of electronic format, presumably there is still some cost involved in converting it into Kindle format and making it available on the Kindle store. I seem to recall Tim O'Reilly, founder of O'Reilly Media, the tech book publisher, saying that the cost was about $200 per title. Therefore, I would think that for certain older and more obscure titles publishers would need to be convinced that they could at least recover their costs, if not actually make a profit on the sales of the Kindle version.

 

[Seamonkey]

Lexie, the Big Book is in audio and in braille, I think.

Not sure about a Kindle/Mobi version.

http://www.learnoutloud.com/Sale-Section/Self-Development/Healing/The-Big-Book-Alcoholics-Anonymous/252

I see it listed in mp3 format too.
Ah, Success..

You can get a free pdf copy and download to your computer and go from there to send it to your kindle.

http://self-helpsoftware.com/BigBooks

 

[Leslie]

What a great solution, Seamonkey. Thanks for finding those resources.

L

 

[lexie22]

Lexie, the Big Book is in audio and in braille, I think.

Not sure about a Kindle/Mobi version.

http://www.learnoutloud.com/Sale-Section/Self-Development/Healing/The-Big-Book-Alcoholics-Anonymous/252

I see it listed in mp3 format too.
Ah, Success..

You can get a free pdf copy and download to your computer and go from there to send it to your kindle.

http://self-helpsoftware.com/BigBooks

Thank you so much!

 

[mwvickers]

Any word on Tolkien's books? (I click on the Kindle link of these frequently) One of the book series I've loved the most, and look forward to reading on Kindle!

The American publishers (Houghton-Mifflin) said the Tolkien estate won't publish them in e-book format. I sent an e-mail to them. I will try to find the link to the Tolkien estate's website for you.

Perhaps if enough of us send kind requests, explaining that we have them in hard copy form but would gladly purchase them again, maybe they will give in. LOL

 

[mwvickers]

Here is a link to the Tolkien estate. If you would consider sending them a message/request, in the link below, use the left side (the Tolkien Estate side).

http://www.tolkienestate.com/contact/

 

[r0b0d0c]

Here is a link to the Tolkien estate. If you would consider sending them a message/request, in the link below, use the left side (the Tolkien Estate side).

http://www.tolkienestate.com/contact/

Thanks for the link - I sent a nicely worded request.

As others have said, make the request courteous and respectful, a positive note, not a demand. And, you never know - maybe a few thousand of these, plus clicking on the Amazon links....

 

[mwvickers]

And, you never know - maybe a few thousand of these, plus clicking on the Amazon links....

I have a feeling that will be the least that it will take. LOL