Clarea Posted February 3, 2018 #126 Share Posted February 3, 2018 and if it's a paper white like mine I can read at night in bed without a light that can keep my Dh awake..;) And direct sunlight too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taishartrueblood Posted February 3, 2018 #127 Share Posted February 3, 2018 There is nothing like the feel of a real BOOK in your hand, not a tablet. I wonder if there would have been any way to post a "WTB/Trade books" anywhere onboard? If not, I would simply have spied on book readers and found one that had a book that looked interesting to you. Then go up to them, explain your issue, and ask if they have a backup book you can buy/lend/trade for. Us bibliophiles would have felt your pain and been glad to help :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 3, 2018 #128 Share Posted February 3, 2018 There is nothing like the feel of a real BOOK in your hand, not a tablet. I wonder if there would have been any way to post a "WTB/Trade books" anywhere onboard? If not, I would simply have spied on book readers and found one that had a book that looked interesting to you. Then go up to them, explain your issue, and ask if they have a backup book you can buy/lend/trade for. Us bibliophiles would have felt your pain and been glad to help :) There is a Community Bulletin Board, usually near Guest Services, where you can post notices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted February 4, 2018 #129 Share Posted February 4, 2018 As a reader going to the canal you gotta read The Path Between the Seas, great history written 40 years ago. We did a partial transit last spring on Coral Princess. A shore excursion was available that didn’t exist the last time we did a partial transit. We disembarked in Gatun Lake and took a small excursion boat the rest of the way to the Pacific. It was a whole new experience, going through the locks close to the water. We bused back from Panama City to meet the ship. It was a wonderful day and if it’s available to you, I highly recommend it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raudacruise Posted February 4, 2018 #130 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Agree that The Path Between the Seas is a great read for anyone planning a Panama Canal cruise. I pack 2 Kindles and a couple of paperbacks. Most of my reading is on the Paperwhite — perfect in bright sunlight. Pictures and maps show up better on the HDX, but it is mostly a back-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taishartrueblood Posted February 4, 2018 #131 Share Posted February 4, 2018 There is a Community Bulletin Board, usually near Guest Services, where you can post notices. I didn't know that, thanks! Are you Bob or Clarea? I am confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 4, 2018 #132 Share Posted February 4, 2018 I didn't know that, thanks! Are you Bob or Clarea? I am confused You're welcome, and I'm Bob and ny CC login is Clarea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted February 4, 2018 #133 Share Posted February 4, 2018 There is nothing like the feel of a real BOOK in your hand, not a tablet. I wonder if there would have been any way to post a "WTB/Trade books" anywhere onboard? If not, I would simply have spied on book readers and found one that had a book that looked interesting to you. Then go up to them, explain your issue, and ask if they have a backup book you can buy/lend/trade for. Us bibliophiles would have felt your pain and been glad to help :) I know many people feel this way; my DIL is one. She wants the book in her hand. My friend's husband is the same way: only reads ebooks on airplanes. However, my positive emotional experience is the entertainment value of a book, and having lots and lots and lots of books to choose from. It's kind of like having just gone to the grocery store and your fridge is stocked for the Thanksgiving weekend. Right now I'm finishing book 2 of the Memory Man series by Baldacci. I have book 3 all ready to go in my "Borrowed" Kindle collection, and I checked out Connelly's "Late Show" today. I'm so excited to have these great books to read. After I'm done with these, I'm going to hop on over to my Norman Conquest collection and start the 3 book series I got through bookbub.com from Amazon. It was either free or 99 cents. To me, this is the pleasure of reading, not the "delivery system" (i.e. paper vs ebook). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted February 4, 2018 #134 Share Posted February 4, 2018 There is a Community Bulletin Board, usually near Guest Services, where you can post notices. Generally for sure Friends of Bill and LGBTQ meetings are listed there. I’ve seen Veterans meet up as well. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted February 4, 2018 #135 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Anybody knows if the Brilliance of the Seas has a library? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 4, 2018 #136 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Anybody knows if the Brilliance of the Seas has a library? No separate room, but they may have some books arouind one of the Centrum overlooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 4, 2018 #137 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Anybody knows if the Brilliance of the Seas has a library? Pitiful small collection unfortunately. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 4, 2018 #138 Share Posted February 4, 2018 The DH is also one that likes real books, and is an avid reader. Rather than pack a suitcase full of books, he takes one along plus goes to the library on each ship looking for more. Those little book shelf libraries are disappearing. Time to pack more books. :o Wonder how that affects the chair hogs that like to use them as "props"? ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted February 15, 2018 #139 Share Posted February 15, 2018 The DH is also one that likes real books, and is an avid reader. Rather than pack a suitcase full of books, he takes one along plus goes to the library on each ship looking for more. Those little book shelf libraries are disappearing. Time to pack more books. :o Wonder how that affects the chair hogs that like to use them as "props"? ;p My DH just cancelled his tablet because he seldom reads it. He always takes a couple of books on a cruise and depend on the library for his reading. I hope for his sake Serenade has one. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTAngel Posted February 15, 2018 #140 Share Posted February 15, 2018 My DH just cancelled his tablet because he seldom reads it. He always takes a couple of books on a cruise and depend on the library for his reading. I hope for his sake Serenade has one. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, Serenade has a library next to the pool tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 15, 2018 #141 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Yes, Serenade has a library next to the pool tables. And the selection on Serenade was much better...at least last year anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted February 16, 2018 #142 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On a related note, I always leave my completed books on the ship, in the library if they have one. If they don’t have one, I wonder where I should leave it? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaKnowWhen Posted February 16, 2018 #143 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On a related note, I always leave my completed books on the ship, in the library if they have one. If they don’t have one, I wonder where I should leave it? Sent from my iPhone using Forums You could leave it on a deck chair by the pool. I understand someone eventually will pick it up... But seriously, if there is no library, can you start one? Ask Guest Relations to provide a table in a corner and a note in the daily bulletin that the table is there as a place people can leave and retrieve books? Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted February 16, 2018 #144 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Every ship I’ve sailed has sold books and has had a library. I would go nuts without a book in my hand! And I tried an ereader once and hated it! I prefer a good old fashion book. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted February 16, 2018 #145 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I always bring a bunch of books...try to bring paperbacks, as they're lighter. Not a fan of "e-readers" at all. I like the paper pages! I've never found much in the so-called libraries on the ship!I'll usually go through a book a day, if it's a sea day or beach day. cb at sea— I’m just like you! I tried an ereader once (hubby bought it for me) and hated it. I like the feel of a good old fashion book with pages to turn. And I usually pack 3 books for a 7 day trip. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted February 17, 2018 #146 Share Posted February 17, 2018 You could leave it on a deck chair by the pool. I understand someone eventually will pick it up... But seriously, if there is no library, can you start one? Ask Guest Relations to provide a table in a corner and a note in the daily bulletin that the table is there as a place people can leave and retrieve books? Stan Actually, that’s a great idea! I’ll do that next time :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNole Posted February 17, 2018 #147 Share Posted February 17, 2018 No offense to some of the older posters here but I have news for you: just like newspapers and magazines, books are on the way out. There's simply no need to have printed material in 2018. Not to mention it's a complete waste of paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted February 17, 2018 #148 Share Posted February 17, 2018 You could leave it on a deck chair by the pool. I understand someone eventually will pick it up... But seriously, if there is no library, can you start one? Ask Guest Relations to provide a table in a corner and a note in the daily bulletin that the table is there as a place people can leave and retrieve books? Stan In my hometown, we have these “little libraries” all over town. Private residents set up these structures on grassy areas by road that look like larger birdhouses with glass doors. Inside are books they have finished with. Anyone is welcome to take and leave books. There are more and more springing up all over town. So, your idea of an area for people to leave and take books is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaKnowWhen Posted February 17, 2018 #149 Share Posted February 17, 2018 No offense to some of the older posters here but I have news for you: just like newspapers and magazines, books are on the way out. There's simply no need to have printed material in 2018. Not to mention it's a complete waste of paper. No offense taken. I am saddened by narrow-minded puerile comments but I try to take into account the source and usually do not find them personally offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted February 17, 2018 #150 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I was dragged - kicking and screaming - to an ereader. If I just read a few books during a cruise, I would still be bringing paper books. But, I read 15 - 20 books during a 9-night cruise, and significantly more during longer cruises; it's no longer practical to pack that many books. And there's always the chance that I bring a book I just can't get into. Then I'm really stuck. So, with an ereader - I can bring 100s of books, and if I start a book I just can't get into, I can just move on. My house is still full of "real" books. They are the books I have read many many times, they are close personal friends, and I could never abandon them, even on a cruise ship. :hearteyes::hearteyes::hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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