tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post452778968269627481..comments2024-03-13T00:46:47.172-07:00Comments on Sons of Steve Garvey: Book Review: The Soul of BaseballSteve Saxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-75479749951379052922011-01-26T21:04:26.425-08:002011-01-26T21:04:26.425-08:00I could have used a Kindle for the last 4 hours.
...I could have used a Kindle for the last 4 hours.<br /><br />(cries)spankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475364266967706949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-13714830973628229592011-01-26T19:51:42.999-08:002011-01-26T19:51:42.999-08:00Beard Mode - engage!
Per VSIMH:
http://www.vinsc...Beard Mode - engage!<br /><br />Per VSIMH:<br /><br />http://www.vinscullyismyhomeboy.com/2011/01/casey-blake-brings-joy-to-cancer.htmlKyle Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074411479856389109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-10829356416640421452011-01-26T19:51:12.635-08:002011-01-26T19:51:12.635-08:00Sorry just now getting to your question FV-
I rea...Sorry just now getting to your question FV-<br /><br />I read books all the time on my iPad. loveLoveLOVE it. I also have a Kindle which I rarely touch any more. I also have old skool books (and lots of them).<br /><br />I have no hesitation to go digital and read most books on my iPad. The distinction I'd make is that if there is a book I know I like or am going to want to keep for posterity, then I will likely get a paper version, For instance, a coffee table book (this seems obvious) or a reference book, or just a cherished classic. But I see no reason why if I'm reading something like, say, a current affairs book, I won't almost exclusively buy these in digital.Kyle Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074411479856389109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-50796910129328744402011-01-26T15:42:21.605-08:002011-01-26T15:42:21.605-08:00@FV I liked your Oprah name-drop. It shows you are...@FV I liked your Oprah name-drop. It shows you are Living Your Best Life™®.<br /><br />If you're considering an e-reader, be sure to hold one in your hands first. The Kindle screen isn't backlit — they've given it a flat, non-reflective surface, not unlike actual paper. And you turn pages with a button click. The iPad screen is much brighter (you can read it in the dark) and you turn the pages by swiping your finger across the screen, which is much more satisfying than a button click. But then again, you're paying a few hundred more bucks for the privilege.Orelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01136247489970851448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-89122233846040038292011-01-26T15:30:27.031-08:002011-01-26T15:30:27.031-08:00Thanks for the tip,Ferns.Looks like someone beat m...Thanks for the tip,Ferns.Looks like someone beat me to writing that book.<br /><br />@ Everyone<br /><br />Damn, you peeps read that much you need a device to get you through your travels and stuff? Either you really are nerds or I'm an idiot. I'll bet on the former but I'm sure of the latter. BTW,I'm the guy who still listens to records and cassettes. But if you call me old I'll beat you with a Steel Reserve 40oz bottle.spankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475364266967706949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-43841390614567073352011-01-26T15:21:27.290-08:002011-01-26T15:21:27.290-08:00Karen, gave your Harry Potter post some deep thoug...Karen, gave your Harry Potter post some deep thoughts. Then realized I haven't seen a full movie or read a Harry Potter book.Fernie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220431178777667393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-73509207446343619312011-01-26T15:08:49.282-08:002011-01-26T15:08:49.282-08:00Hey DB, you ever read books on your iPad. How man...Hey DB, you ever read books on your iPad. How many of you use a different reading device? No one commented on how Oprah and I are on a first name basis.Fernie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220431178777667393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-74263563087595589682011-01-26T14:58:02.994-08:002011-01-26T14:58:02.994-08:00I love love love our Kindle.
The one thing I wish...I love love love our Kindle.<br /><br />The one thing I wish it had was a better variety of fonts (or for the Kindle books themselves to come in the same font as the print version). The right font can go a long way toward establishing the "personality" (for lack of a better word) of the book.Josh S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01063914972171786747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-80618525628862659702011-01-26T14:29:43.419-08:002011-01-26T14:29:43.419-08:00Then again, I may be holding onto my books like th...Then again, I may be holding onto my books like the old guy holding onto his records and CDs.Nostradamushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658184241218765280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-10917271811509711372011-01-26T14:21:38.180-08:002011-01-26T14:21:38.180-08:00@FV
No, there is unequivocally something appealin...@FV<br /><br />No, there is unequivocally something appealing about analog books. If it's a good enough read, I'm guaranteed to buy it to put on the shelf.<br /><br />However, the e-reader can't be beat for travel convenience, and you don't have to lug 50 pounds of paper to keep yourself entertained.<br /><br />Given the choice, I'll always opt for paper, but I'm not always at home with my library at my disposal.Nostradamushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658184241218765280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-45518026705862724682011-01-26T13:28:00.198-08:002011-01-26T13:28:00.198-08:00Joba, Andruw, and now Bartolo.
That sound you hea...Joba, Andruw, and now Bartolo.<br /><br />That sound you hear is the Yankees' chef screaming, "Oh, fuck ME!"Josh S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01063914972171786747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-56186959094944681342011-01-26T13:18:18.115-08:002011-01-26T13:18:18.115-08:00I am just wondering, am I holding onto my books l...I am just wondering, am I holding onto my books like the old guy holding onto his records and CDs.Fernie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220431178777667393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-48422683162904373342011-01-26T13:13:54.167-08:002011-01-26T13:13:54.167-08:00I started reading "Shit My Dad Says" (sp...I started reading "Shit My Dad Says" (spanky you would love it) on my phone and had to buy the book. Then I tried reading "Brain Rules for Baby" and had to buy the book. So I am hesitant to buy a reader. I had a friend and Oprah say they had the same reservations and now love their reader. Any suggestions out there?Fernie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220431178777667393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-72942704147304199042011-01-26T12:11:37.231-08:002011-01-26T12:11:37.231-08:00@FV
I second what Karina said, you're definit...@FV<br /><br />I second what Karina said, you're definitely in the right place. I've got a pretty decent little library started on my iPad, but it's not really a perfect substitute.<br /><br />I dig the convenience of the e-books, but I can't imagine ever completely switching over from paper-and-ink.Nostradamushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658184241218765280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-6758409310082873672011-01-26T11:47:38.727-08:002011-01-26T11:47:38.727-08:00I have read Weisman's "100 things..."...I have read Weisman's "100 things..." as well and really enjoyed it. I thought I knew just about everything where the Dodgers were concerned and found out how little I really did know.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800661056521550454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-62469779651435241412011-01-26T11:39:26.135-08:002011-01-26T11:39:26.135-08:00@Fernie there are lots of book lovers around this ...@Fernie there are lots of book lovers around this blog!.<br /><br />Thanks Orel, for the finding of the day,my eyes got wet, specially because I do understand Elizabeth. Katie the Prefect rocks!<br /><br />However, there's a comment that caught my attention:<br /><br />"FYI, houses of Harry Potter in baseball terms:<br />Hufflepuff: Kirk Reuter<br />Ravenclaw: Greg Maddux<br />Gryffindor: Brian Wilson<br />Slytherin: Roger Clemens"<br /><br />I got slightly pissed because this person used two Jints to set examples of Hogwarts houses,though Roger Clemens as a Slytherin is PERFECT.<br /><br />who would you choose if you were the Sorting Hat? I, for starters, would choose Koufax as a true Gryffindor.karinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809119587515057105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-67324954145760286202011-01-26T10:33:25.289-08:002011-01-26T10:33:25.289-08:00I am a Feinstein guy. Not intentionally just look...I am a Feinstein guy. Not intentionally just looked at my books and have a couple of his books.Fernie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220431178777667393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-13231833064209023642011-01-26T10:15:24.363-08:002011-01-26T10:15:24.363-08:00Rube Waddell is my hero.
I have a Leo Durocher bo...Rube Waddell is my hero.<br /><br />I have a Leo Durocher book called "Dodgers and Me" that recounts shenanigans from the 1940's. It's a good, quick read in 4th grade writing fashion,which I prefer.spankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475364266967706949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-42957289633458754542011-01-26T09:45:27.362-08:002011-01-26T09:45:27.362-08:00@FV Strangely enough, those seem to be the only fe...@FV Strangely enough, those seem to be the only features the Kindle lacks. The convenience of accessing just about any book instantly is huge (especially when you're traveling), and it's got nifty features like a built-in dictionary so you can look up any word on the page.<br /><br />I think a Kindle can still be compatible with library-building, especially if you're the type who always likes to have reading material handy.Orelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01136247489970851448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-85076062034123949022011-01-26T09:30:04.469-08:002011-01-26T09:30:04.469-08:00Cool Orel, I thought I was the only sports fan who...Cool Orel, I thought I was the only sports fan who read book. Next how do you like your Kindle. I am interested but afraid I will miss turning pages and adding books to my library.Fernie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220431178777667393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-12493242296940532962011-01-26T09:20:21.438-08:002011-01-26T09:20:21.438-08:00I am working my way through My 66 Years in the Big...I am working my way through <i>My 66 Years in the Big Leagues</i>, the Connie Mack autobiography I found on the shelf when I went home for Christmas. So far, it been mostly Connie talking about how good the good players were, especially Ty Cobb. Considering how reviled Cobb was, I am surprised to read Mack shower praise over him.<br />The other interesting thing so far has been the stories of Rube Waddell. I had heard the name but didn't realize he was such a cuckoo bird.<br /><br />I am excited to finish this book so I can read something elseFred's Brimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06689859663838105360noreply@blogger.com