Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy discussion

Hi, I'm curious I'm an avid reader of books and I'm looking for ideas on the best ways to organize and keep track of them. So far I've primarily read on kindle, but I'm now currently looking into what is the best e-readers out there and why do you like them? What features make them stand out for you? I'd also like one that is easy to batch load books onto. Thanks!

I use my Kindle only. I did have a Nook, but it didn't last long.

I've used Moonreader this is good as it allows you to add books from calibre library.

I use myKindle or Fire really like them.

I use either my Kindle, the Kindle app on my tablet. Or recently I just started with Prestigio. I don't know if it's for other non-Android devices but it takes all formats of books.

I love my Nook, but they recently discontinued access to apps on more advanced models. I've used iBooks more and more and love that my bookmarks sync across all my devices (iPad, iPhone, and MacMini). It's easy to import previously owned books, or download the Nook or Kindle app. Since I always have my phone, I always have my books with me.

I miss the feel of an actual book in my hands, but my vision problems make an e-reader the more sensible option. I'll probably discontinue using my Nook altogether once I upgrade to the iPhone 6+, which has a bigger screen and even looks more like a portable e-reader than the iPhone 5 series.

Andrea wrote: I'm looking for ideas on the best ways to organize and keep track of them."

I had to come back and add a little bit of advice that I WISH I had started from the very beginning. I'm caught up now, but it took a while. : )

Take a look at the Calibre app and seriously consider using it to keep track of your books. It's a free application that can store all of your non-DRM books and works like a Library Catalogue / computer database for all of your titles. You can import any format of ebook, or even create "empty" books that you can add the .epub or .mobi file to later if you decide to purchase it.

As long as you have the Title and author name, the program can automatically download the metadata for that particular book for you (publication dates, covers, story summary, etc.).

You can customize tags and other metadata info to sort and search in any way that meets your needs. It's been a lifesaver for me when searching for more difficult reading challenges. I have most of my TBR listed in mine and all of my owned books.

I've never done this, my Nook never did work the way it was supposed to, but Calibre is supposed to synch with various e-readers/devices. I should've been able to load my non-DRM books directly from Calibre onto my Nook.

There are lots of helpful instructions on line and the program is maintained regularly with updates, which is really nice. Just something to consider if organization is what you're looking for. Searching on my Nook was a TOTAL PAIN...not to mention sllloooooww...

Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "I love my Nook, but they recently discontinued access to apps on more advanced models. I've used iBooks more and more and love that my bookmarks sync across all my devices (iPad, iPhone, and MacMin..."

What model do you have? I have a new nook (Samsung Galaxy S3), and I admit I'm a bit of a fan of 'Cooking Fever' and even played it a bit this morning. There's a Google Play store I download apps from, since it's an Android device.

I also have a Kindle Fire, and it's about 2 years old. I like my nook better (thinner, faster, beautiful screen), but the Amazon app for Android is good, so I am really happy I get BOTH there!

Part of my liking of B & N is a bias - I am glad they are bricks and mortar, and I still go to my local one periodically, and you can read/download whilst there, and I read the Bezos is hoping to drive B & N into the ground and Amazon has started to open stores as well, so I am a bit protective of them. I don't mind competition, the consumer wins, and B & N has served booklovers for a LONG time, so I admit part of my tendency to nook is nostalgia and a nod to them. That being said, I do love the new device, my only complaint is there are only 3 highlight colours now. =|

Holly wrote: "Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "I love my Nook, but they recently discontinued access to apps on more advanced models. I've used iBooks more and more and love that my bookmarks sync across all my devi..."

Hi Holly!

I have the old model HD+, just before they switched over to the Samsung. I was so mad when they did that...obviously because I wanted one. LOL! I missed it by a matter of weeks! WEEKS!

I agree that B&N is awesome. and I could move into my local store and not get homesick for at least a month.

Those of us with old devices no longer have access to the Nook apps store or the applications that were specifically made for that version of the Nook. I haven't checked to see if I can still get into Google apps. Since Chrome won't run on my Nook anymore, I've been frustrated with even trying to go there. When I first got my Nook I LOVED it. I was on it all the time, it was MY BABY. I still read on it, but I can't use it as a tablet like I once did. It's about three(?) years old now, so maybe that's part of the problem. I did get an outrageous bargain on it, so I really shouldn't complain....much.

My husband won an iPad last year at a convention he attended through work and that spoiled me rotten. Have you used the audiobook function on the Samsung Nook? Will it allow you to change speeds? That was a big factor for me in deciding to stick with Apple products. I was able to download the Overdrive app, but I couldn't adjust the playback speed and some of the narrators talk unnaturally slow. It drove me bonkers.

Have you tried Angry Birds on your Nook yet? ; )

Hi Becky! I admit this is my third Nook (fourth if you count the one I got for my mom). I have the original B&W one, with the coloured mini screen on the bottom, and probably the one you have, which I haven't checked.

That SUCKS they are phasing it out so people need to buy new ones. I understand doing that eventually, but it seems like B&N are sunsetting it early. =| I would have waited another year.

I have not tried the audiobook function, as I generally don't listen to books, but I'll try to find a free one tonight, (if there is such a beast), and see what it is like.

Haven't done Angry Birds yet, I was playing that on my Amazon last, and then I got distracted by cooking games and Words with Friends and AlphaBetty, (fun word game!). I think it's time for my flock of birds to migrate to my Nook. ;-) heehee

I'm probably guilty of treating my Nook HD+ as more of a tablet or laptop than an e-reader. It's wonderful as an e-reader and I haven't run into major problems with it where that is concerned. I like the mini-SD card to move books easily, even if it does load a little slow. I eventually put my books on my private dropbox folder so I can get to them over the internet. Now they are in iCloud, which also works fast.

I doubt I'll ever buy a Kindle...I'm not paying $20 more so they can take their apps of my new equipment. That's just blatant extortion. My daughter-in-law, her sisters, mother, and aunts, all read a lot and shop at B&N, so trust me...they aren't going under anytime soon! LOL! I might purchase another Nook someday. As long as they keep using Samsung, they should be in great shape in the technology department.

I read on my phone (I have the Galaxy s7) and use various apps (Overdrive, Kindle, Wattpad). I considered getting an e-reader but I have so many different devices already.

Luna, I have a Kindle Fire. I love it and get great deals from Amazon since I have Prime. I get many books for free of .99. It was the best money I ever spent.

I have a Kindle Fire and Amazon Prime too. I was a die-hard fan of traditional books and never thought I'd switch to e-books but I love my kindle. The only problem is that I stay up waaaay too late reading !

I'm right with you Amoreena. I always looked "real" books. I got the Kindle because of health issues that make it very hard to shop and paperback books were piling up. I thought the Kindle would be convenient, but I wouldn't like it nearly as much. But I was surprised at how much I love it. I also get caught up in reading only to look at the clock and think I'm going to be exhausted tomorrow LOL.

I never thought I would like an e-reader but I have found that I use mine almost exclusively now. I use a Nook 1st edition because the paper white screen and e-ink are the closest to a real book. I cant read on anything that is back lit. As for organizing, I love Calibre. Its easy to organize my genre, author, create your on shelves. It's kind of like Goodreads actually. You can rate them, convert them to other formats, add meta data, etc.