[Lady Blue]

I love my Harry Potter books and have read every one of them. How crazy would it be for me to buy them all over again for Kindle? (my Miss Kindle should arrive sometime today) That way, I could read them whenever the mood struck. Anyone else do that, download books to Kindle that you already own in hardcover/paperback?
Yea, I know, I am such a NEWBIE!

 

[Guest]

No dilemma here Lady. JK Rowling has adamantly refused to have her books put into any electronic format. So, unless she has some earth shaking epiphany, there will be no Harry on your Kindle.

It is really a shame. I would gladly have paid to have all of the series on my Kindle. I read them at least 3-4 times a year.

 

[chynared21]

It wouldn't be crazy at all as many of us have repurchased books just to read on our Kindles, however I don't think the HP series will make it to ebook form anytime soon. I know there was a lengthy discussion somewhere about it.

 

[drenee]

Besides the Bible, I have not rebought anything yet.  I have, however, been tempted as my DTB's are being sadly neglected.  I'm sure that down the road if some of them drop in price I will definitely one-click them to my more convenient Kindle.

Your Kindle is coming TODAY.  How exciting for you.  We will be on Kindle watch with you.  Please be sure to keep us up to date on how much you love it, as I'm sure you will. 

You won't be a newbie for long because there's so much great information here to move you right along. 
debbie

 

[MamaProfCrash]

If there is a book that I have read in paperback and I want to read it again on a plane, train, or metro then I buy it on the Kindle.

 

[Kathy]

I am buying books for my Kindle that I like to read over and over again. Because I travel so much for work, sometimes I am just to tired to read a new book. Reading relaxes me and helps me to go to sleep so I'll read one of my favorite books. Having it on the Kindle makes it so much easier. Now I hope I can keep from buying all of my favorites and use my gift cards for new books. That one click button is just to easy to use.

 

[Wells83]

I do it if the book is huge in DTB format.  The added comfort of not having to hold a gigantic book makes the extra money spent seem worth it.

 

[Lady Blue]

Ugh!  I never even thought about NOT being able to get HP for Kindle.  Oh well, I still have J.A. Jance, Steven King, Sue Grafton, Faye Kellerman...yea, I've got lots to keep me busy.

 

[Ann in Arlington]

Ugh! I never even thought about NOT being able to get HP for Kindle.

I was surprised at first too. Here's what you can do now: go to Amazon, find all the HP books and click each one "I want to read on Kindle".

Eventually, I believe, they will be digitized but JKR is currently not comfortable with the copyright protection available for e-books in general. She has a lot of other reasons, not the least of which is she wants kids to experience books as something different from computers. But when Amazon gets Kindle rights in the UK and she gets one in her hands, I think she'll begin to see the light.

Ann

 

[Dazlyn]

I don't have my Kindle yet but I do plan on buying my favorite books for the Kindle.  If it is a book that I re-read then I will want it available and as I am learning from people here.....it's hard to pick up a DTB when you would rather just read on your Kindle!

 

[Lady Blue]

Ok, I can't stand it any longer...what does DTB stand for?

 

[chynared21]

Ok, I can't stand it any longer...what does DTB stand for?

Dead tree book...DTV, dead tree version.

 

[Leslie]

Ugh! I never even thought about NOT being able to get HP for Kindle. Oh well, I still have J.A. Jance, Steven King, Sue Grafton, Faye Kellerman...yea, I've got lots to keep me busy.

And if you are anything like many of us, you'll discover that with your Kindle it is fun to test out and try new authors and genres you might not have read before. Being able to sample chapters before you buy makes it a no-risk adventure.

L

 

[chynared21]

And if you are anything like many of us, you'll discover that with your Kindle it is fun to test out and try new authors and genres you might not have read before. Being able to sample chapters before you buy makes it a no-risk adventure.

L

And with all the above said...I've been buying more books than ever

 

[Lady Blue]

Ah, yes! I can not wait to try out that feature! And if that truck doesn't get here soon I am sending out a SEARCH PARTY!

My house address is a single digit number of which the number itself has fallen off and gone who knows where. I was outside this morning black marker in hand...DRAWING the # 7 on my house to be sure the truck finds me! How desperate is that?! lol

 

[chynared21]

Ah, yes! I can not wait to try out that feature! And if that truck doesn't get here soon I am sending out a SEARCH PARTY!

My house address is a single digit number of which the number itself has fallen off and gone who knows where. I was outside this morning black marker in hand...DRAWING the # 7 on my house to be sure the truck finds me! How desperate is that?! lol

No you didn't!!! LMAO, thanks for the laugh

 

[drenee]

Ah, yes! I can not wait to try out that feature! And if that truck doesn't get here soon I am sending out a SEARCH PARTY!

My house address is a single digit number of which the number itself has fallen off and gone who knows where. I was outside this morning black marker in hand...DRAWING the # 7 on my house to be sure the truck finds me! How desperate is that?! lol

That is too too funny. Thanks for the visual. You definitely belong here.

 

[Guest]

No that's probablly something that's way over due.  Now setting up a table and chair at the end of the driveway..that may seem desperate.

 

[meljackson]

Make sure you are holding a large sign with a 7 on it while sitting at your table and chairs at the end of the driveway.

Melissa

 

[Lady Blue]

Hmm, a table and chair...scratches head...great idea but it is so cold outside.  Oh wait!  I hear a [email protected]#%$...neighbors AGAIN!