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Lady Chew

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I was thinking of Lady Chew who reads “ at least 10 books” on a two week cruise . Perhaps , there is some hyperbole by some posters . I prefer my iPad for convenience but I also purchase hardcovers to keep my local bookstore in business. Someone has already mentioned the fantastic library of 8,000 volumes on the QM2. I frequently accompanied my husband to the library however I don’t spend much time reading on a ship unlike my husband.

 

 

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Nope, that's how many books I can read on a two-week cruise ... and I don't read all of the time! I do spend a lot of time in a lounge, catching some sun, watching the water, and reading! I usually read another 60 minutes or so before turning out the light at night, while Mr Chew is in the casino. I am a very fast reader. If I'm reading Nora Roberts or the like, a book will take just an hour or three ... something more complex (Dan Brown or a good mystery/thriller or a Phillipa Gregory) somewhat longer ... If it is a very port-heavy cruise, I will do less reading and I won't bring quite as many books.

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I still prefer the feel of a book in my hands but make sure to load up my compact Fire Tablet when traveling.

I'm the opposite: I prefer the feel of the Kindle in my hands. It isn't difficult to hold open in the first /last pages ... and it never loses the page when I set it down.

 

The Fire Tablet's screen isn't nearly as nice as the Kindle -- issues with sun glare if you're reading by the pool and more eye fatigue.

 

 

Don't remember which ship, but many passengers had norovirus. The library was closed to prevent spread of germs. Liking my Kindle which is only touched by me.
I never considered that possibility -- but now that you've raised the thought, I'm completely with you.

 

I took Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton with me (it’s the one that inspired the play). It’s 730 pages so I figured no way I’d finish it even if I was quarantined (which fortunately didn’t happen).
I read like the wind. That'd take me 1 1/2 - 2 days.

 

... discovered it was lighter and easier on my wrists ... The one thing lacking in my e-reader is COLOR
Yes! The lighter /easier on my wrists was a nice surprise. I also love that Kindle books don't discolor or age, that I can look up a word with a touch of a finger, and that I can change the font size.

 

Yeah, I'd love to have color. I'm on my second Kindle (first one wore out), and I hope my next one will have color.

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CruisinCons

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I am a reader and I must always have books. Lots of books. Actual books.

I have a lot of trouble reading any type of screen for more than a few minutes. Have tried various ereaders, and just can't manage them. Even if I could, they just don't "read" the way an actual book does, let alone feel.

We take long cruises, minimum two weeks. In two weeks I'll read at least 10 books. I take them with me, some in my checked luggage and some in my carry-on. We shop in a wonderful used bookstore near us so we can buy dozens & dozens of paperbacks for very little $$ ... anywhere from .10 or .15 all the way to $3.00 per book! When I'm done, I leave them on the ship for others. They get snapped up very quickly.

We are planning a world cruise in 2019 and we have unlimited luggage shipping included in our fare. We plan to ship a box of paperbacks.

At home, I check out books from the library. 15 or 20 at a time ... will last about 3 weeks or so.

Have I mentioned, I like to read? :D

 

I am the same way. I have issues with seeing screens, and my progressive lenses seem to make it even worse. I love the feel of a real book in my hand, it's like a piece of me.

 

Anthem has a book drop in the library. I'm not sure if they rotate the stock for their shelves or donate them somewhere but it was a good place to leave my paperback cruise reads. I usually read on Kindle but decided to bring paper this time.

 

This used to be one of my favorite parts of cruising, the "take one leave one" shelf. I'd bring one book for the plane, finish it within the first couple days of the cruise, then swap it for another in the library. I'd swap throughout the cruise, and then leave with a fresh one for the plane ride home. I found some amazing authors this way, ones that I'd have never found myself. I did this as recently as September 2017 on Harmony of the Seas. They have a very small library, but it's there. And I swapped a book.

 

As to the person who made the age comment earlier in this thread...I'm 49. Don't own a Kindle, iPad, e-reader of any form. So I guess I'm old too??

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If you want a book on a cruise, go to the library (assuming your ship still has one) the first day and "check out" one then.

 

Radiance of the Seas had a good library last Sept complete with comfortable chairs and light above. I'm on Liberty next week and the video shows a nice library. Always a table for leaving what you have read and pick up another. I prefer real books - had a kindle and only kept it for a month .

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I just picked up 6 novels from the library to add to my current book for our upcoming cruise (plus a week on the beach). Our daughter naps and I take that time to veg out with a book. I read fast.

 

I have no interest in reading on a screen. I did almost think about getting a kindle a short while back. Because traveling with 7 books isnt ideal. But I would only ever use it on travel so there is no point.

 

We visit the library weekly. It is not unusual for me to take 20-40 books out in a visit (mostly kids books). Our 4 yr old is reading incredibly well on her own and hates repetition. We had a period recently where she was reading 4-8books to us a day (before and after kindergarten). I hit up 5 libraries in our city on one day in November collecting books she was capable of reading on her own. Took out just under 50books for her that day. They were all read and returned within 2 weeks. Quite certain she would not read nearly as much if all she had was a screen. There is just something amazing and rewarding about closing the book when done.

 

While I see many changes in our public library (loaning musical instruments, more computers, 3d printers etc) I hope for everyone's sake that libraries are around for a longggggg time coming. It would be a shame for kids to learn to read solely on digital print. A shame.

 

I am 35 by the way.

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CruisinCons

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Who goes on a cruise to read?

 

 

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A lot of people. Those of us with crazy lives and jobs find it to be the perfect place to sit with a book, watch the waves, and relax, which there never is enough time to do at home.

 

You cruise your way, I'll cruise mine.

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A lot of people. Those of us with crazy lives and jobs find it to be the perfect place to sit with a book, watch the waves, and relax, which there never is enough time to do at home.

 

You cruise your way, I'll cruise mine.

I agree. I have nothing against Kindle or similar computer based sources. I just think libraries on ships with a reasonable collection should be encouraged for all and sundry. It should be a nice place where you can retire to read or browse books. To go back to QM2, there one could use books for reference, peruse journals which were on display not to be taken out of the library, sit opposite a window and have a great quiet time reading and resting ones gaze on and off on the waves.. I was on Ovation of the Seas on its 1st sailing from Sydney (15-30/12/16) and I went to the library on the first day full of anticipation of a wonderful collection. While I liked everything about the ship, the library was an absolute disappointment. It was small and had the most peculiar collection of books to be found on a ship. Mostly Americana, that is not a fault but it was boring!!!! Who on earth selected the books ?. After a long time scrutinizing the shelves, I left with NOTHING. I revisited the library again and nothing appealed. I would not call myself a highbrow. Please Royal Caribbean get some readable books on board of Ovation! Have been the Voyager twice where the shelves were depleted but still one could find something to read. I always bring a small book or two and having been on QM2 for 39 days, the library and passengers' donated copies came very handy. No, I do not read all the time as I have many interests and life on board suits me fine with its many activities. By the way, I am a fully qualified librarian.

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I understand that a Kindle is technology, but I don't see it that way. I see it as a way to have a number of books conveniently available. I don't use it for internet browsing or movies, it's a black and white model that excels at what it's designed for. I especially like it for reading in full sunlight.

 

Love this. 100%.

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I can not believe 2 pages in and no one has suggested the loan of a book from a gracious chair hog. Win/win, you get a new book and save their chair for them while they are getting dressed for the day, eating breakfast, then lunch before they FINALLY show up to dip in the pool! All in good humor folks.....

I am actually surprised at how little I read on board vs now much I read everyday at home.

 

Not a chair hog but nor do I bring books. I have a Kindle app on my iPad so I use that. But we do bring magazines, I still like those in tangible form. And we do offer them to people at the pool when done:D

 

Who goes on a cruise to read?

 

 

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Well if I am poolside other people watch(which is a favorite hobby of mine) - I read. I will read in bed before sleep if I can actually focus after drinks.

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It took me a long time to make the switch to an e reader. I do still buy "real" books from time to time (to my DH'S dismay), but I do like the convenience of the e reader. I actually have 3 - my original nook color, my Nook tablet, which also has the Kindle reading app, & my Kindle, which has the Nook app as well. My nooks stay by my bed -- they both have battery issues, so have to stay plugged in a lot. My Kindle functions as a tablet as well as reader, and I use it also for Hulu & Netflix. BTW, I'm 55, so age doesn' factor into it. In fact, my 85 year old mother loves her ereader, although she still buys/borrowers books as well.

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I understand that a Kindle is technology, but I don't see it that way. I see it as a way to have a number of books conveniently available. I don't use it for internet browsing or movies, it's a black and white model that excels at what it's designed for. I especially like it for reading in full sunlight.

 

Agree

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