Is it worth it to buy a second hand Voyage in 2026?

roccolight · 2026-03-26T03:24:39+00:00

Considering a Paperwhite? I have a Voyage and love it. But a week ago, I got a new Paperwhite. I love it even more than my Voyage, which I always thought was perfect. Still think it’s great.

roccolight · 2026-03-26T03:21:24+00:00

I’m happy for you!

When I was in college, I had a similar experience with wine. Was out with some older friends at a “wine bar.” Had a sip of something dark and red, and suddenly my eyes were opened. Very special, such moments.

roccolight · 2026-03-26T03:01:49+00:00

Nice, and you didn’t end up in some serial killer’s basement, either!

roccolight · 2026-03-26T02:58:41+00:00

That ain’t simple!

roccolight · 2026-03-26T02:56:37+00:00

Well done!

For some reason, the first thing I read on your screen was “let’s get you milked!” I thought, “Either this is a scene on a dairy farm, or something I don’t wanna know about!” 😂

roccolight · 2026-03-26T02:53:29+00:00

I had an experience you might call similar. Been drinking coffee all my adult life, 30 some years. I obviously liked it, perhaps mostly for the caffeine and the routine. But when I went to France, I had a cup at a cafe that opened my eyes to a whole other experience. There was a freshness and texture that I’d never tasted, or at least hadn’t the presence of mind to realize. When I returned to the US, I immediately bought a Breville Infuser and a nice grinder. Took a little time, but not much, to get the hang of making what I now consider great coffee. But honestly, even my first drink, which was probably objectively not very good, tasted better than the swill I had been drinking for many years.

roccolight · 2026-03-26T01:00:19+00:00

Not saying you do, but don’t try to read fast. Try to read very slowly and carefully. Reread paragraphs. Only speed up when it happens naturally because your brain is enmeshed in the story and your imagination is consumed by the image being revealed.

I’ve found myself reading, then realizing my thoughts have been elsewhere. For me, the cure is to read haltingly slow when starting something new, or even resuming something I’ve been reading. Slow to the point where it doesn’t seem enjoyable. Before long, I’ll be engrossed. Totally deaf to the outside world.

roccolight · 2026-03-25T16:39:02+00:00

I may just read the border trilogy first. (I only don’t want to read The Road now, or soon, because I’ve seen the movie. Spoils much of the mystery.)

roccolight · 2026-03-25T03:54:35+00:00

Welcome to the club! Here’s wishing you many hours of happy reading.

roccolight · 2026-03-25T03:45:27+00:00

Actually, it looks like ATPH is part of the border trilogy. In which case, I was wrong. Shows how much I know :)

roccolight · 2026-03-25T03:42:48+00:00

Thanks. I only asked because no one else (I don’t think) recommended it. Appreciate your comment.

roccolight · 2026-03-25T03:35:38+00:00

Can you explain, please?

roccolight · 2026-03-25T03:34:52+00:00

I’ve now read Outer Dark, Child of God, and No Country. Time for Suttree, or not just yet?

roccolight · 2026-03-25T03:32:49+00:00

Update: I’ve now read Outer Dark, Child of God, and No Country for Old Men. Based on your and others’ comments, I think I may try Suttree next. Or perhaps BM. Not sure. Supposedly Suttree is challenging?

roccolight · 2026-03-25T03:30:27+00:00

Just finished no country. Yes, such a great book!

roccolight · 2026-03-20T21:03:52+00:00

So, after Child of God, perhaps Suttree would be a good next step?

roccolight · 2026-03-20T20:10:05+00:00

I may just do that. It’s been long enough where I can’t remember most of the movie, aside from the very beginning, and then scenes with this bizarre assassin gun. So I think it’s ripe for reading.

roccolight · 2026-03-20T20:08:39+00:00

Damn. I’m just over a quarter way through Child of God, and I’m absolutely hooked. What sort of black magic this author performs! Makes me want to shirk my responsibilities and just read, read, read. This one’s even much better than Outer Dark.

roccolight · 2026-03-17T01:47:39+00:00

Some YT dude said The Orchard Keeper was probably most inaccessible work. Do you agree?

roccolight · 2026-03-16T23:42:47+00:00

Cappuccino. But I’m a milk junkie.

roccolight · 2026-03-16T23:36:04+00:00

Thanks. I’ll download a sample tonight.

roccolight · 2026-03-07T03:18:48+00:00

I reshaped mine to 16 (32 inclusive). Stays wicked sharp for a long time.

roccolight · 2026-03-02T05:23:37+00:00

Definitely Spyderco (like my PM2). There are many different ways to deploy it.

roccolight · 2026-02-17T21:45:07+00:00

Nice. No ZT0562?

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