tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7643377590889260404.post7470310478198056655..comments2023-06-01T08:32:09.829+01:00Comments on Pam Kelt: E-books and e-readers – are we expecting too much?Pam Kelthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164918633185119681noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7643377590889260404.post-12500619388639073402013-11-05T22:48:45.306+00:002013-11-05T22:48:45.306+00:00This is so interesting. Thanks. So where do we go ...This is so interesting. Thanks. So where do we go from here? Just putting the books online is not enough, I feel. There needs to be a bridge for younger readers. I can't think how to do this, but I feel this is the case. I've mentioned e-coupons. A way forward. It would be great to enable younger readers to choose their own books. It might put us in our place a bit, though.Pam Kelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164918633185119681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7643377590889260404.post-86351531710749121162013-11-05T21:51:13.184+00:002013-11-05T21:51:13.184+00:00I just asked my 13-year-old son if any kids his ag...I just asked my 13-year-old son if any kids his age use e-readers. He's seen one or two kids with them at school. That's it. I do, however, think this will increase. He is of the instant-gratification generation. Downloading a book is way faster than going to a store, going to the library, or ordering it online and waiting for it to arrive.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7643377590889260404.post-74297659334505576462013-11-05T17:05:33.285+00:002013-11-05T17:05:33.285+00:00So many good points. I've just recalled a conv...So many good points. I've just recalled a conversation at the hairdresser. One mum had already bought all the games stuff already for her sons' Christmas! Well, all I can say is, I bought my daughter an e-reader last year and she loves it. In fact, she uses it to read pdf files for her uni course work. I've heard of e-coupons for books, so perhaps that's a way forward for younger readers. Must look into it.<br />Pam Kelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164918633185119681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7643377590889260404.post-13506033107783880082013-11-05T16:25:45.429+00:002013-11-05T16:25:45.429+00:00I agree that it might be far too early to assume t...I agree that it might be far too early to assume that many kids already have e readers, but I also don't think it'll be too long before more of them do- if there is a running budget for using them, as you point out. Although at 99c a book might be cheap, when I was 7-12 years old I was racing through about 3 books a week from the library + whatever school required. My folks couldn't have paid back then for ebook purchases and it might still be the same for good readers now. Library loans will still appeal to those families who tend towards them anyway. Sadly, for me too since I've an unpublished book for early teens, I think the rise in ebook reading will be with older teens - maybe those in the 16 plus bracket who might be able to pay towards the cost themselves. AND the only way that there will be a general surge there, will be if they are 'cool' marketed. If the street cred is there for an ereader then they will be bought, but the online games market is pretty sound in that age bracket- I think. For many teens it's easier to play a game than think about reading a novel. The women you spoke to might not read much anyway - could be they're telly addicts! :-)Nancy Jardine Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366248895961876075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7643377590889260404.post-10123226777070938462013-11-05T13:56:13.810+00:002013-11-05T13:56:13.810+00:00I think it depends on the people. i read in bed so...I think it depends on the people. i read in bed so love my e-reader. A friend reads in the bathtub (relaxing) You can't take the reader in there. Others simply like the idea of having a book in their hands. Cost is also a factor. An e-reader tablet is an upfront expense. If funds are tight, well, it won't hit the budget. <br />Heather G - Natasha's Dream<br />the saga continues - Natasha's DiaryHeath Greenishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837666446760806607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7643377590889260404.post-16685527781784004752013-11-05T13:54:42.450+00:002013-11-05T13:54:42.450+00:00I thought I'd better keep up with the technolo...I thought I'd better keep up with the technology. Didn't want to be left behind in the 20th century!Pam Kelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164918633185119681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7643377590889260404.post-38011380181745681402013-11-05T13:44:11.344+00:002013-11-05T13:44:11.344+00:00You are ahead of your time. BUT time will catch up...You are ahead of your time. BUT time will catch up to you...I hope, as I am in the same boat.S. Willetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752192327262374373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7643377590889260404.post-45349124888257520452013-11-05T13:16:56.584+00:002013-11-05T13:16:56.584+00:00Testing commentsTesting commentsPam Kelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164918633185119681noreply@blogger.com