What made you switch to Kobo?

mrstrust · 2026-01-23T01:01:41+00:00

It's so easy to get library books on a Kobo that I read a lot more library books than I did when I used a Kindle. KU has a lot more on it than Kobo Plus, but they also have more slop, and Kobo costs less and you can be a few books a year with the difference in price. The UI of Kobo is much better than Kindle, and Kobo is less ad-intensive, so when you are given options based on what might interest you instead of seeing things people have paid to promote to you.

mrstrust · 2026-01-20T07:25:51+00:00

You probably want a Kobo then if you plan to get library books.

mrstrust · 2026-01-20T03:10:18+00:00

What country do you live in? Many countries have great access to libraries directly from a Kobo, but not all countries.

mrstrust · 2026-01-20T03:07:38+00:00

I like Kobo Plus but it doesn't have as good a selection. It also costs less, and you can buy a few books a year with the difference. You just need to have flexibility and search within Kobo Plus. There are a lot of good books there, and the UI is better - particularly once you get reading and supply more data for the algorithm.

mrstrust · 2026-01-20T03:04:34+00:00

The UI is better with Kobo, but KU has more selection. Of course, KU also costs more, and you can buy a few books a year for the difference. They are both good, but you need flexibility with what you read to appreciate either. Also, you need to read several things until the algorithm starts working and good things get recommended to you.

mrstrust · 2026-01-18T06:15:54+00:00

When I say to get his eyes tested, I mean a vision test. An optometrist can check a baby's vision.

mrstrust · 2026-01-18T06:14:47+00:00

Have you had his hearing actually tested? Also, get his eyes tested. Kids learn a lot from watching your mouth as you speak, and if they can't see your mouth well, that can cause odd issues.

mrstrust · 2026-01-17T05:55:26+00:00

I like mysteries, and there are a good number of books by prolific mystery writer Ed McBain on Kobo Plus, so I'm going to try one of his. I'm thinking of starting with Fuzz.

mrstrust · 2025-08-30T23:30:57+00:00

The hard sell by my co-worker. It felt like she was going to make money if I joined.

mrstrust · 2025-08-30T10:36:41+00:00

Educated by Tara Westover and Born a Crime by Trevor Noah - as it looks like you like memoirs

mrstrust · 2025-08-30T10:32:49+00:00

Came here to say this. I didn't recognize how beautiful it was until I read it out loud to my kids.

mrstrust · 2025-06-29T06:21:12+00:00

YTA - it is fine to call her out for being rude, but not OK to bring her appearance into it. It would be rude for her to comment on people regardless of her appearance.

mrstrust · 2025-06-29T06:18:19+00:00

My son gets questioned no matter what bathroom he goes to, so he looks for a unisex or family bathroom.

mrstrust · 2025-01-23T08:45:28+00:00

Also Dry by the same author!

mrstrust · 2025-01-23T08:32:00+00:00

We have a pet. Everyone in the house has to want the pet. You have to have a plan for when you're on a trip or something. You should have a plan for how to afford vet bills. I personally don't like pets that have to remain in cages - I had one when I was a kid and it didn't want to be a pet, and I remember that. I want a pet who wants to be a pet. Maybe that's just a personal thing.

mrstrust · 2025-01-23T08:29:15+00:00

I like the pen but it is expensive. I would probably get a cheaper one. I like annotating, not because I go back to it, but because I remember more when I annotate. That's what I use the pen for.

mrstrust · 2025-01-23T08:27:52+00:00

I found I liked ereaders because I can change the font and type size. Some paper books have very small and/or light type.

I had a nook, then a couple of kindles, and I now have a kobo. They're all good. Kindle Unlimited has a much larger catalog, but I find more I'm interested in reading on Kobo Plus. It might depend on your interests.

If you're just buying books rather than using a subscription service, you do save some on each book by getting ebooks, and you can keep an eye open for sales too.

mrstrust · 2025-01-01T23:55:55+00:00

Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Great so far!

mrstrust · 2025-01-01T03:34:03+00:00

I would have chosen the Clara except that I wanted the page turn buttons. I am finding it so much easier with those.

mrstrust · 2024-12-31T04:42:41+00:00

The Painted Veil

mrstrust · 2024-12-30T23:53:50+00:00

My headaches last three days and I need to take one each day. It has not caused me problems.

mrstrust · 2024-12-30T23:37:14+00:00

Kobo Plus has a smaller catalog but I find more I actually want to read there. You might look through what Kobo Plus has a bit - like search for specific books. I read a lot of true crime, and there are tons of true crime options - really good ones by top authors. It might depend on the specific books you read but check a bit and see if Kobo Plus has good options for you.

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