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Reading - Kindle / Paperbacks?
I apologize if this has been asked. My husband is going for his first Lequembi infusion this week. He wanted a book to read to pass the time (the first infusion is the longest, I’m told…due to slow infusion speed, and monitoring afterward) - approximately 5 hours.
He has not used his Kindle in awhile, so struggles with that, and used to also read on the iPad/Kindle app. Now he can’t seem to find how to order books for either. I’m suggesting he go back to paperbacks.
Anyone have similar experiences?
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I know that anything my husband doesn't do for a while, he forgets how to do. Are you able to order his books for him? Are paperbacks a problem? My husband does prefer the print size in full-sized library books.
That is a good point, abut the library books! Yes, I did order 2 for his Kindle, but I also need to refresh my memory, as I’ve not used my Kindle in awhile, either! 😊 My purpose in thinking Kindle or physical book is that he wouldn’t be distracted by incoming messages or the junk mail (& texts) he seems to get several of. Thank you, and we will get a couple paperbacks ordered.
If type size is a problem, I've found that our local library carries some of the more recently released books in Large Print. Also, my husband used to be an avid reader but now finds fiction, especially mysteries, hard to follow due to plot twists and multiple characters. He now prefers nonfiction and biographies.
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5 ReactionsThank you for your thoughtful response. Type size isn’t a huge consideration, tho I have seen some paperbacks with really small print! Thank you also, for the tip about fiction/vs non-fiction…that does make good sense! I know when I’ve put down a book for awhile, I sometimes have to flip back to remind myself of characters etc…only makes sense that it would be even more difficult with memory challenges!
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1 ReactionI'm not sure you can order Kindle books from the device or the Kindle app, but may have to go to Amazon website to order (they are then instantly downloaded to all Kindle devices/apps. If necessary, you can adjust the reading font on any kindle device/app.
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Thank you!
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This response is for anyone in the reading concerns thread.. I'm still not 100% sure how to talk to everybody at once so I hope this is working. Try using an online bookstore called thriftbooks. They have 13 million copies and you can choose hardcover softcover small print large print Mass Market Etc Mass Market has the smallest print. They are rated as far as condition good very good excellent etc. Prices are cheap! If you're looking for a brand new ly published book it would be more expensive but still much cheaper than the store. It's a great website I've been using it for years for myself. And then I passed the books along to my husband. Just an idea for you all!
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1 Reaction@dianaml -thanks so much for this helpful information! Sounds like a good idea for many reasons.
I order ebooks from our library directly from my phone through their Libby app and can usually choose to read them either on the Libby app or on Kindle. I choose Kindle if it is available because it seems a little more user friendly and I read the books on the Kindle app on my phone. One can adjust the print size on either app. I'm sure your library would walk you through this process. However, my husband cannot handle the ebooks because he has trouble with technology (to put it mildly). I go into the library and pick out books for him. I am familiar with the authors he likes and don't have to worry about whether he has read them before because he doesn't remember them. I am fortunate that he still likes to read. He quit being able to follow tv shows a couple of years ago.