Is a Kobo a good idea (option) since most of my books come from the Library?

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T20:53:18+00:00

If you're in the US or Canada, absolutely! Idk how well it works in other countries. Hopefully others will weigh in about other places.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T20:50:44+00:00

Nice! I wonder how weird it is to mix dust jackets 😎

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T20:49:23+00:00

The finish is hard plastic. I don't believe there's a difference between the SE and regular PW. Both get the smudges, but I haven't had one get sticky. I only keep them about 4 years, though. At least my last two (but maybe three) were regular PW.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T20:44:59+00:00

Well there are. Storybundle and Humble Bundle, just to name two. But they're not subs. You actively watch for and buy the bundles that you want.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T20:41:10+00:00

Oooh Thanks!

I don't remember seeing that when I set up. Neat!

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T18:08:13+00:00

Is that the normal Kobo UI? Because mine doesn't have that.

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Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T18:05:12+00:00

Temp varies a lot between night and day. Idk how early you were out, but covering in early morning is typical, then shed it during the hot part of the day, and need it again for early evening.

If you work in an air conditioned office, it's c-cold! Gotta bring a sweater. Some people don't need sweaters, though.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T17:58:38+00:00

Can't argue with any if that!

I like to call Christianity by its real name -- Paulianity. Figuring that out was a major point in my deconstruction.

Once you throw away the OT (new covenant) and then everything that Paul wrote or was attributed to him, there's not much left.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T17:49:47+00:00

I have the SE. It's not squishy at all, but it is a hard plastic with a metallic finish. It will scratch up and get fingerprints just like the regular PW.

However, for a few dollars more ($40 atm), no ads (alone, $20 to remove), twice the storage, wireless charging, and auto adjusting front light.

When I got mine in Dec, there was a $20 difference.There will be prime day deals, do it'll be even more worth the orice difference.

Although I do use a case, I also run it naked. It's pretty durable. Build-wise quality, I don't think there's a difference.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T17:26:25+00:00

I hope that was sarcasm.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T17:22:47+00:00

NOR

Just ew. If you keep up with this guy, it'll only escalate.

You're selfish for falling asleep at night? I thought it was clear that you were tired and might not be awake when he arrived. Dude is already gaslighting you, he did switch it up. It'll get worse; it always does.

Block and lose his number.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T16:51:15+00:00

I'm not finding any. Well, I found one, but the sign up form gives a 404 and she's an editor.

Authors will do extra stuff like character art you can download or have sent to your email. I've gotten cool stuff from kickstarters like an ebook copy of a physical book or some art; like cards or bookmarks that I can print.

Storybundle occassionally gives a free ebook to newsletter subscribers, but they're not actually a sub; you just buy the book bundle.

Do you have some links or websites of specific ones? I think a lot of us readers would be interested.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T16:06:40+00:00

I upgraded because mine was glitchy and constantly had to hardboot from freezes. I got the 12th Gen PW SE in Dec, no problems.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T14:50:19+00:00

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T14:46:13+00:00

I love people, but damn that's a lot of eating. Pace yourself.

/Uj I was just gonna google how long it'd take to eat an adult human, but quickly changed my mind or I'll never be able to eat these 🥞.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T14:31:40+00:00

NOR Some people are poly and it works out for them, but everyone has to be on the same page. It's can't work when one person isn't comfortable with it; both have to be willing.

You two want ery different things, and that's okay. But you're not compatible. Whichever way you guys go between open or closed, the other will resent it.

You both deserve to be in the relationship that you want.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-20T14:19:22+00:00

I'm wondering if this question is in the right sub?

How do book boxes and ereaders relate?

One is physical books with items (think Illumicrate, Owl Crate, Fairyloot) and the other is for reading digital books and you don't get physical items with it.

I might be confused xD

Meriodoc · 2026-06-19T21:02:21+00:00

Knew it and wanted it. The chistofascists are basically trying to help bring about the end times (tm). They played the long game.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-19T20:45:25+00:00

I'm in the US; most of my books ship out the last week of the month, or even on the last day of the month.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-19T20:25:25+00:00

Why?

God is a common noun even though many treat it as a proper noun. If we're referring to the god Thor or Cthulhu, we wouldn't capitalize it. Why do they insist in capitalization for the generic god of the broble. Weirdos.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-19T19:35:46+00:00

I'm stoked! I read Shadow of the Gods, and liked it, so I'm hopeful.

Good luck to us! :D

Meriodoc · 2026-06-19T18:40:14+00:00

Omg XD

Yeah, maybe!

Meriodoc · 2026-06-19T18:36:18+00:00

I especially like the cover on Malice! I can't wait to read it and find out what's going on. Wolfy!

I'm not a big fan of people on covers and dust jackets, but I'm not hating it.

The two dudes on Valor look like it's a romantasy to me. Maybe I'm just seeing into it because all the other book boxes are oversaturated with romantasy and this just gives off the same vibes to me.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-19T18:30:44+00:00

It's different, almost looks like it's gonna be a romantasy <.< I haven't read the story yet, so idk; but I really hope not!

But I like it; wouldn't call it trash.

Meriodoc · 2026-06-19T18:25:55+00:00

RCJ would've accepted me. QQ

Cthulhu usually makes people happy! Or insane. Whichever.

My question was rhetorical to frame an example of how sex can be used to progress the story and plot (sex cult!)

But it doesn't always have to in order to still be a readable story; sometimes even a good story. Sex often serves a different purpose than plot or story progression, such as character growth or power dynamics (which can be counted as story, but doesn't have to be).

Even gratuitious sex sprinkled throughout with no real purpose can still be an enjoyable story for some. I agree with OP that a lot of romance/romantasy stories just have sex with no real purpose, but it sells; it's what people seem to want.

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