Kiss me, I’m Irish!
I am, indeed, Irish. At least a little. That’s from my maternal grandmother’s side of the family. My great-grandmother’s maiden name was Mary Emeline Malone. Doesn’t the name roll off the tongue complete with an Irish accent? I love it so much that I named the heroine of In His Arms for her. (I know I’ve shared that more than once in this blog but there it is again.)
I’ve still got a couple of months to wait for the official release of To Enchant a Lady’s Heart, but if you want a chance to read an early copy of the paperback version of the book (actual book, not an ARC), be sure to enter the Goodreads Giveaway. The giveaway just became available yesterday and it will end on the 30th. A copy of the paperback will be mailed as soon as Goodreads sends me the name and address of the winner. You won’t have to wait until May 22nd to read it.
I need to share a screenshot of the interior of the paperback version of To Enchant a Lady’s Heart. I think it turned out so lovely. The beginning of each new chapter looks like the image below.
I am a big fan of audiobooks, and the majority of my reading is done that way. But I also love ebooks because I can have so many with me on an 8 oz device (that I can read in bed without a light on) and all of my notes and highlights can be copied to use elsewhere with a few simple clicks. Print comes in third for me, but only because I have issues with my wrists. Most books cause me pain when I hold them. Still holding a “pretty” book in my hands is very satisfying.
~robin
I love your books and I have a whole lot of them. All as ebooks. I can afford to buy any books as the South African money I’d so far behind the dollar!
Thanks for being such a faithful reader.
I prefer books in print, but I love to listen to books as well. While I have two e-readers, I’m not very fond of using e-readers.
Suzanne, when I got my first ebook reader, I didn’t think I would use it much. But it grew on me over time.
I read on my kindle for the same reasons you do only mine is phone size. Plus it is cheaper and we’re out of bookshelf space of older books. I also also like audio books. I can enjoy them while working on a craft project. I’m looking forward to your new book in May.
I can so relate to the “out of space.” When I downsized my home over 15 years ago, I gave away hundreds upon hundreds of books. The Kindle allows me to keep all my books. That’s a plus.
My first choice has become ebooks because I can read them in bed with the light off too- and the font can be bigger. Since I discovered Hoopla from my library I enjoy this option. A few years ago, when my husband bought me a Fire tablet I wasn’t too thrilled because I always THOUGHT I enjoyed turning the pages of a “real” book myself! I only use it to read though. I don’t like audio books because I don’t enjoy being read to,(tried one and gave up after about 5 minutes. BUT the exception happened when I just discovered Beth Moore’s Memoir. Having taken many of her Bible Studies, I thoroughly loved having her read he own story which was available on Hoopla. It evoked the same emotions as reading myself would do, but hearing and picturing her reading it was wonderful. BTW, my preference happens to be for your contemporary books although I know that is not your preference.
Hi, Jeanne. Actually, my preference isn’t historical. I love reading and writing both contemporary and historical which led to writing quite a few dual time novels over the years because it allowed me to do both. As for audio, it took time for me to learn to love them. I started with listening only when I was on long drives (like three or four hours). From there I learned to love them all the time.
I prefer ebooks,I also find it easier to hold. Next is printed books. Because of a hearing problem I avoid audible books.
I have a great grandmother whose name was Nora Cody. My claim to a bit of Irish.
Here with are. Both with Irish great grandmothers!!
Robin, I’ve been an avid reader – in the not-too-distant past, I preferred a real book – vividly reminding me of the title and author. Now I prefer an ebook, even though I miss seeing the title/author when I resume reading each time I take a break. I’m more a visual person, so if I listen to an audiobook, I prefer to read along with the recording. Yet, I do use audio with my devotions, as I read along.
It used to be books held in hand. Now that I knit all the time, I read on my tablet.
I’m amazed at the friends I have who can read and knit or crochet at the same time. When I knit, my eyes have to stay on the knitting.
Already entered. First choice is Kindle because you can adjust the font size.
If you win, I hope you’ll enjoy!
Print is number 1 for me so I can glance at the cover and flip through the pages in case I miss something. Next is kindle so I can read while on the treadmill. My mind wanders so I don’t like audiobooks.
Yes, with a Kindle or audio, I miss being able to quickly flip through a few pages. That is a definite downside. I like to read on the treadmill sometimes. My Kindle definitely makes that easier although sometimes I use my iPhone instead.
I mainly and mostly enjoy only paperbacks. After I read and review them I donate to my church library or place them in my Little Free Library in my yard.
I love that you have a little free library!!
I would have to say my favorite is print. I also have a Kindle Fire which is my second choice. I have never heard an audio
recording but I don’t think I would care for it. Isn’t it amazing how different we all are?
Gwen, I learned to listen to audiobooks. It didn’t come naturally at first. Of course, audiobooks cost a small fortune back when I started listening so they were used only for long road trips. Because we are different in preference, I love that most books are available in multiple formats so that everyone can enjoy. My aunt (who passed away more than 20 years ago) became legally blind. She’d always been an avid reader and was very thankful for Books for the Blind. These days, she would have a field day with the number of books that would be available to her in audio.