Shelly in IL Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I bought the $139 Kindle with ads +the extended warranty at Staples. It came to approx. $179 total. Today I ordered all my son's books for Great Books on Kindle - the total without shipping and handling (and no waiting) would have been $185! For Kindle, I paid $9.99 for all the books. I haven't even started ordering my other son's books for history yet! Just wanted to share, because I was having a hard time justifying the purchase. Now I'm a believer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsmomma Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 so what books did you get on kindle? Congrats! I'm seriously considering getting one for each of the boys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Great books list, please. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Way to go!! Great deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Great books list, please. :D what is great books? I know they're classical books, but is this a program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Are you using WTM history selections, or possibly this: http://www.thegreatbooks.com/courses/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 I could never discuss this stuff, whew, over my head! His books are on their website, go to GBA, then great books specifically, then year 2, Romans. They include selections like the Qu'ran, St. augustine's Confessions, Livy, Dante's the Divine Comedy, etc. Approx 20+ selections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiki Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypsieFamily Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I love it for exactly the same reason. Plus the space, and having that huge library of (mostly classic) books at their finger tips. Gutenberg is the best thing since sliced bread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 WooHoo! My sons have been reading the free classics on my Kindle and they love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo Ninja Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Great deal! Now you can get yourself a few books! You deserve them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisychics Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I love it for exactly the same reason. Plus the space, and having that huge library of (mostly classic) books at their finger tips. Gutenberg is the best thing since sliced bread! About Gutenberg, do you download a book to computer and then upload to Kindle or do you have an easier way? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I bought the $139 Kindle with ads +the extended warranty at Staples. It came to approx. $179 total. Today I ordered all my son's books for Great Books on Kindle - the total without shipping and handling (and no waiting) would have been $185! For Kindle, I paid $9.99 for all the books. I haven't even started ordering my other son's books for history yet! Just wanted to share, because I was having a hard time justifying the purchase. Now I'm a believer. I thought the ad-supported version was $114, and the no-ad version was $139? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 nt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 So, it's official...the kindle, so far (and I've only ordered 1 kids history books) has saved us approx. $70 (without counting shipping). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 We need the location for your great books list and now your world lit list. You just can't post stuff like this without more info! :) The Kindle is great. I completely agree. I haven't taken advantage of it in school as much as you have. However, when I have, it has saved me quite a bit. Congrats! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 We need the location for your great books list and now your world lit list. You just can't post stuff like this without more info! :) The Kindle is great. I completely agree. I haven't taken advantage of it in school as much as you have. However, when I have, it has saved me quite a bit. Congrats! :) :iagree: links or make an amazon list and link tothat, pretty please?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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