[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Yes, but they are not in the Kindle format, and cannot be read on a Kindle Ereader.

And? It matters not. You're still transferring them to some type of device...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You can get Ebooks from the Sumter Library, but they are not in the Kindle format and cannot be read on a Kindle Ereader or on a Nook Ereader. The Sumter library uses an app called Axis 360, which does not deliver books in the Kindle format. That is why you need to use a Kindle Fire, which just a regular tablet, not an Ereader. The Lake County library uses the Libby app that will deliver books to a Kindle Ereader in the Kindle format to your Kindle Ereader.

Again, why does it matter which device you use? My wife uses her iPad to download books from the library in TV and back in MD, if the book is not available for her Nook. Otherwise, she uses her Nook whenever possible, as it is easier to read...

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

And? It matters not. You're still transferring them to some type of device...

They market Kindle Ereaders because they have paperlike screen appearance for easy reading. Also, the Kindle book data file format and Kindle software are designed with features that can be used to enhance the reading experience. A lot of people have purchased Kindle Ereaders because of these advantages. They have sold millions of them. But, yes, you can read a book on a non-Kindle tablet, if you want.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Again, why does it matter which device you use? My wife uses her iPad to download books from the library in TV and back in MD, if the book is not available for her Nook. Otherwise, she uses her Nook whenever possible, as it is easier to read...

See Post No. 34. Some people who read a lot prefer to use an Ereader rather than a tablet. Note that I don't think that you can use a Nook to read any library book. But, if you have a Lake County library card, you can transfer library books to a Kindle Ereader.

[BettyInFL]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

You still have to buy the e-book for the Kindle...

No, you don't have to purchase the Kindle reader. I use a Kindle app (free) on my phone.

[Djean1981]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Except that you can borrow Kindle Ebooks from the Lake County library and transfer them directly to your Kindle. You can't transfer library Ebooks to a Nook Ereader from either Sumter County or Lake County libraries.

Nice..

[NotGolfer]

How quickly the thread digresses from BB&B to reading.

[Joe C.]

Went there yesterday. My wife was looking for something (I already forgot what). We didn't buy anything because the line was extremely long. I figured that whatever money we would save wouldn't be worth the wait. Some things just aren't worth it.

[Mark1976]

Yes, bizarre

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

Went there yesterday. My wife was looking for something (I already forgot what). We didn't buy anything because the line was extremely long. I figured that whatever money we would save wouldn't be worth the wait. Some things just aren't worth it.

I did the same thing for the same reason. I saw one woman filling the truck of her car with coffee K-pods.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Again, why does it matter which device you use? My wife uses her iPad to download books from the library in TV and back in MD, if the book is not available for her Nook. Otherwise, she uses her Nook whenever possible, as it is easier to read...

Yes, some devices let you drop them in the pool, also easy to read with no sun glare. The iPad does not.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

See Post No. 34. Some people who read a lot prefer to use an Ereader rather than a tablet. Note that I don't think that you can use a Nook to read any library book. But, if you have a Lake County library card, you can transfer library books to a Kindle Ereader.

As I've already stated, my wife has both a Nook and an iPad. She uses the Nook whenever possible and the iPad when needed...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Yes, some devices let you drop them in the pool, also easy to read with no sun glare. The iPad does not.

Really? I never knew that...

[OhioBuckeye]

Maybe they’re changing their name to “In & Out, Help yourself & Go”, store! Suppose that’s why they’re filing bankruptcy.

[Velvet]

With the Nook she’s away at the races.