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16418608 No.16418608 [Reply] [Original]

Fuck books. Get an e-reader, you luddites.

>> No.16418624

>>16418608
Books are nicer to take notes and I like the feel, I own an e-reader to read less complex works and romances. I buy physical copies of books I really enjoy, like with music. Just let me enjoy things OP.

>> No.16418632

>>16418608
I have both, poornigger

>> No.16418752

>>16418608
borrow a book from the library and copy it out in manuscript with occasional drawings

>> No.16418757

>>16418608
I carry no technology on my person in the city, only an extremely powerful electromagnet.

>> No.16418766

I still haven't got a good response to why anyone would need a e-reader when you have a smart phone with access to websites like PDFdrive.

>> No.16418782

>>16418608
I use the e-reader just for books I don't want on my shelf or anybody seeing when I read outside.

>> No.16418790

Eat shit Bezos

>> No.16418821

>>16418766
Some screens are absolute shit.

>> No.16419748
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>>16418608
No thank you, OP. I'm happy with my library.

>> No.16419759

why would i use an ereader when i have my cellphone?

>> No.16419768

>>16418766
e-ink is a different technology. the not consuming power when the image is still means its battery lasts way longer and if you're using the backlight then at worst its like reading a book with a flashlight. as opposed to blasting bright light straight into your retinas. whether or not that is better for your health i have no idea, but it certainly feels better

>> No.16419774

>not reading books on your e-reader
???

>> No.16420180

>>16418608
e-readers aren't books, they're visual novels.

>> No.16420193

>>16419748
How good is Chum?

>> No.16420299

But i want my future kids and grandchildren to inherit a big book collection.
One of the main reasons why I read a so wide range of books is to be able to help them find their right career paths, and guide them on their way to master it.
One of the main reasons why I began reading was to get a higher education, and make enough money to find a wife with good genes.
Do you think I'm doing this for myself? Do you want me to pick up an e-reader because it's oh so practical?
I don't want to be an Einstein. That's delusional. But in 50 years I can tell you, I became the grandfather to one.
Nice pepe tho.
t. not a burger or anglo, obviously.

>> No.16420313

>>16419748
nice duck.
shelf is the size of a cuck.

>> No.16420406

>>16420299
They will just sell it all for pennies to a used bookstore.

>> No.16420410

>>16420193
They're entertaining: it's a miscellany of the old boys' magazine, so it has tons of serial adventure stories, non-fiction articles, etc.

>> No.16420415

>>16420313
>shelf is the size of a cuck.
I'm sorry, I don't understand.

>> No.16420439

>>16419748
why do you own a book called "how to collect books"

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>>16420439

>> No.16420453

I got a bunch of books for my birthday but I haven't read any of them because I'd rather read on my kindle. It remembers what page I'm at, it doesn't need any external light, it's easier to hold.. Books are only better if they have graphics or charts or whatever

>> No.16420510
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>>16420439
Because it's awesome: a trove of book-related information from 1905, in a nice old book (if a bit foxed).

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>>16420439
It even still has the old 1905 Bell & Sons order form with it. Digital files can't compare.

>> No.16420530

>>16420415
Look at what's inside your panties and you'll see what he meant.

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>>16420530
Even as an insult, it was hopelessly incoherent. Does he think that's my entire book collection, or just not like my daughter's ducky? Odd, either way.

>> No.16420643
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16420643

>>16418608
>go to thrift store for the first time in months
>looking at the usually garbage book section
>find cheap copy of portrait of the artist in paperback
>find cheap copy of great gatsby paperback
>find cheap copy of pic related
>it's a hard cover
>its a first edition
>it's in near perfect condition
>go home and find out it sells for $250 on ebay
>bought all three for under $10
have you ever experienced something so wonderful OP?

>> No.16421563

>>16420643
Probably not because he's a fag. How's the pic you posted?

>> No.16421754

>>16421563
haven't started it yet but im excited to
actually havent read him at all but ive gotten recommended him for years

>> No.16421805

>reading
literally the faggiest activity a man can ever engage in.

>> No.16421829

>>16421805
What about anal sex with another man?

>> No.16421839

>>16421829
Unironically less gay

>> No.16421850
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16421850

I like my ereader but I bought one that was way to expensive for no reason. If I could go back I would get a kindle voyage off ebay.

>> No.16421858

>>16421850
too* expensive ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

>> No.16421933

>>16421829
Having passionate and loving sex with a man, sparing no kisses nor caresses, is vastly less gay than reading.