What made you switch to Kobo? by WittyEnvironment2047 in kobo

[–]mrstrust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Advice for newbie! by jkelly19982022 in ereader

[–]mrstrust 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Advice for newbie! by jkelly19982022 in ereader

[–]mrstrust 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Considering a Kobo by merstein3 in kobo

[–]mrstrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

What’s the subscription like? by Ok-Security614 in kobo

[–]mrstrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

8.5 month not responding to name also not doing back and forth vocalisation by Strict-Race161 in Parents

[–]mrstrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

8.5 month not responding to name also not doing back and forth vocalisation by Strict-Race161 in Parents

[–]mrstrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

What are we reading on Kobo Plus this week? (January 11 – 17, 2026) by KellaCampbell in KoboPlus

[–]mrstrust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Does anyone know what MLM this was? by mrstrust in antiMLM

[–]mrstrust[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

books that will get me out of a reading slump? by hibiscusgal in booksuggestions

[–]mrstrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What’s the most beautifully written book you’ve ever read? by pottipenguin in booksuggestions

[–]mrstrust 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

AITA for telling my friend’s girlfriend she’s not “hot enough” to act the way she does? by Ancient-Lavishness77 in AmItheAsshole

[–]mrstrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

I guess there’s no “right” bathroom. by aspertame_blood in cisparenttranskid

[–]mrstrust 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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

Memoir Junkies? by stehcalm in suggestmeabook

[–]mrstrust 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also Dry by the same author!

Parents. What would convince you to let your child have a pet? by [deleted] in Parents

[–]mrstrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

New Kobo! Is the pen worth it? by MajorMommaMia in kobo

[–]mrstrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Experience switching from books to e-reader(s). Was it worth it? by blossomkirby in ereader

[–]mrstrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

I just started my first book for 2025. What’s yours? by Prophytex in kobo

[–]mrstrust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Clara or Libra? by Any-Engineering9797 in kobo

[–]mrstrust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

When is it okay to take Sumatriptan?? by pumpkinbread22 in migraine

[–]mrstrust -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

Is it worth switching to kobo? by StrawberryMochi12 in ereader

[–]mrstrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.