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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Coming to Kobo |
One fond summer memory that still sticks with me to this day, was visiting the bookstore with my mom, and together picking out my entire summer reading line up for our time at the cottage. I was a tween, and some books my mom picked for me, and others she let me choose. Some of her picks included Lord of the Flies, by William Golding and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith (which she would read to me that summer). One of my own choices included Dayworld, which was to become a science fiction triology by Philip José Farmer.
I remember the intense hour I spent in the bookstore, studying each book cover and reading its accompanying description. Each book had that new book smell, and I was intoxicated by how the books' spines were perfect and uncracked, and none of the pages were folded. I tried out each book's weight and feel in my hands, and noted if it was thick or thin. I ran my fingers over the glossy book covers. Which book would I read first, second, third and so on? That summer there were many rainy days at the cottage, and I was thankful to have my new books.
This year I'll be bringing a Kobo Aura H20 to the cottage, although I still enjoy the feel and look of paper books. Gone are the days that I must pack a suitcase just for my books alone, and it's only practical to purchase new titles as e-books and stop accumulating paper tomes. The Kobo Auro H20 is waterproof (up to 30 minutes in 1 metre of water with the port cover closed), anti-glare and dustproof. So, I can read by the lake, in the lake on a floating lounge, or on the beach without the worry of sand getting into the e-reader. The glare of the sun won't impede my view of the screen either.
I recently browsed from some of Kobo's 5 million titles to see if they offered the books on my family's "must-read" list. My 9-year old daughter is a huge Harry Potter fan, and got into the series before the announcement that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, would be made into a play and manuscript. For her sake and for the sake of fans everywhere, I was delighted to see that this book will be available on Kobo upon its release (available for pre-order now).
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Available (for pre-order) on Kobo |
For my own summer reading, I'm leaning to science fiction genre's with The Heart Goes Last, by Margaret Atwood and The Year's Best Science Fiction, Thirty-Third Annual Collection, by Gardner Dozois. I really loved Margaret Atwood's book The Handmaid's Tale, and hope that The Heart is similar. And it has been a more than a two decade long tradition, for me to read The Year's Best Science Fiction collections. In fact it was through this collection, that I first become acquainted with the works of my favourite sci fi author: Alastair Reynolds.
Kobo features books across all genres, e-reader options, and apps for the most popular smartphones and tablets. And as mentioned earlier, there are more than 5 million from which to choose.
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The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood, Available on Kobo |
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The Year's Best Science Fiction 33rd Annual Collection, Available (for pre-order) on Kobo |
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What books are on your summer reading list this year? If you don't have an e-reader yet, are you thinking of making the switch--and is anything preventing you for switching?
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I have a lot of books on my Kobo at the moment that I haven't read. I like reading books about the Friessens family by Lorhainne Eckhart.
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ReplyDeleteThe new James Patterson, 15th Affair.
ReplyDeleteon My summer reading list The Fireman by joe hill
ReplyDeleteI am on the third book in the outlander series - I would like to finish the rest of the series over the summer!
ReplyDeleteAsimov foundation series again!
ReplyDeleteAsimov foundation series again!
ReplyDeleteGame of Thrones
ReplyDeleteDavid Baldacci The Last Mile
ReplyDeleteSome Stephen King
ReplyDeleteOn my summer reading list is 30 Girls, Saving Alex and My Name is Lucy Barton.
ReplyDeletei have a stackof books to read, first on the list is The Jericho river by David W Tollen
ReplyDeleteStephen King's End of Watch
ReplyDeleteI want to read the last book in the trilogy by Justin Cronin. The Passage. Can't wait to read the last one!
ReplyDeleteOh, so many books. I'm currently reading the first Outlander book. I want to read To Kill a Mockingbird and its sequel, All the Lights We Cannot See.
ReplyDeleteOh, so many books. I'm currently reading the first Outlander book. I want to read To Kill a Mockingbird and its sequel, All the Lights We Cannot See.
ReplyDeletenothing yet. That's terrible! This post reminds me to start looking for a new book to read.
ReplyDeleteI have a Kobo! I'll be reading the Southern Reach trilogy.
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ReplyDeleteThe Fireman
ReplyDeleteI'll be catching up with Stephen King, those books I've as yet not read (Finders Keepers, Different Seasons and The Long Walk). :-)
ReplyDeletenothing yet but thinking about some new Stephen King
ReplyDeleteMaking it waterproof is such a good idea! Perfect for bathtime reading! ;)
ReplyDeleteAnderson Cooper's The rainbow Goes around about his relationship with his mother.
ReplyDeleteWould love to get back to reading the series by Janet Evanovich that I started but never finished. (Judy Cowan)
ReplyDeleteI do not have e-reader yet. I have been reading books instead.
ReplyDeleteSue Grafton
ReplyDeleteA lot of work this winter so didn't get a chance to read much so hoping to do a lot this spring. First on my list is to catch up on the latest Stephen King books.
ReplyDeleteHarry Potter and the Cursed Child is definitely on my reading list
ReplyDeleteHarry Potter and the Cursed Child is definitely on my reading list
ReplyDeleteBeen a long winter working so didn't get much change to read so hope to get caught up on the latest Stephen Kings this summer.
ReplyDeleteThe 5th wave series by Rick Yancey is on my summer reading list.
ReplyDeleteHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read the new Harry Potter!
ReplyDeleteI want to read the Neapolitan novels by Elena Ferrante. I've been meaning to start it for ever and it's time for me to get to it!
ReplyDeletei've been thinking of getting an ereader... this would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteMistborn: Shadows of Self
ReplyDeleteAll Summer Long by Dorothea Benton Frank is on my summer reading list.
ReplyDeleteAll Summer Long by Dorothea Benton Frank is on my to read list this summer.
ReplyDeleteI have so many books lined up to read, it's not even funny. First in line is "The Snowball" about Warren Buffett, then after that I'll need something light, maybe a Jojo Moyes.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Harry Potter and the Cursed Child!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been reading very serious books and non-fiction this winter so this summer it's beach reads all the way! Starting with The Selection. yay YA!
ReplyDeleteI want to re-read To Kill a Mockingbird, so I can read Go Set a Watchman, which I received for Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteFore sure Harry Potter and the Cursed Child!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to get through the Xanth Series!
ReplyDeleteWeb of Deceit by Katherine Howell is next up for me. Also plan to catch up on my reading in the Graham Hurley Jimmy Suttle series.
ReplyDeleteGo Set a Watchman
ReplyDeleteGame of Thrones
ReplyDeleteI'm determined to finish the Game of Thrones series over the summer. I'm halfway through book 3 now so sounds about right, haha. Plus some fun beachy books too, I just haven't decided which ones yet.
ReplyDeleteI would like to read the Outlander series.
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting ages for the 3rd book in the Passage Trilogy, City of Mirrors.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read The Martian
ReplyDeleteThis summer I would like to read books by Charlotte Harris.
ReplyDeleteThe Nest is on my summer reading list
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I'll be reading The Red Queen.
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ReplyDeleteAny book by Greg Iles that I've not already read
ReplyDeleteLove to read, so having this item and able to read many books would be a wonderful thing.
ReplyDeleteThe Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood is on my summer list.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to read the next book of Game of Thrones!! Hopefully it will be out soon!
ReplyDeleteA dog's purpose
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ReplyDeleteMy summer reading list is Me Before You :)
ReplyDeleteLooking to settle in with Clive Cussler
ReplyDeleteReally need to catch up on my summer reading
ReplyDeleteJust finished reading The Girl Who Stopped Swimming, The Witches Daughter and Elizabeth Is Missing. Seems I'm on a book binge! I could use a new Kobo, mines getting a bit finicky.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read some more Joy Fielding books this summer.
ReplyDeleteI will be reading whatever I can find that I have not read 2 or 3 times. If I can't find anything I will be open to suggestions.
DeleteI am going to read "Amazing Grace" BY LOCAL Nova Scotian writer Leslie Crewe-I love all of her books
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a reading list for the summer. I just visit my local library and choose whatever I feel like reading at the time of my visit.
ReplyDeleteSteven King and Dystopian Sci=fi books.
ReplyDeleteLove that it's waterproof! Such a fantastic feature. I haven't switched over to an ereader but this one looks awesome.
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ReplyDeleteI'm going to read some Jack Reacher!
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ReplyDeleteInto the Wild :) Many thanks!
ReplyDeleteFinally finish the Shannara series
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with my new Kobo Aura H2o, it is perfect! So lightweight and it holds so many books! The waterproof feature is the icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteHarry Potter and the Cursed Child is on my reading list but my daughter might beat me to it-we are all Harry Potter fans.
ReplyDeleteHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
ReplyDeleteTime to catch up on the old Harry potter books
ReplyDeletethis would be perfect for the beach!
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Before the Fall
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I have not found anything as of yet.
ReplyDeleteThe Charlemagne Pursuit by Steve Berry, and then The Elixir and The Stone by Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh
ReplyDeleteMy summer reading list includes all the books written by Janet Evanovich. part way thru now
ReplyDeleteMy summer reading list includes One with You by Sylvia Day. I love that this new kobo is waterproof!! What an awesome feature!
ReplyDeletea mothers reckoning for sure would be on my summer reading list
ReplyDeleteHarry Potter and the Cursed Child. Also, 11-22-63 by Stephen King.
ReplyDeletei like reading biographies so really any will do
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ReplyDeleteI've lots of books on my shelves waiting to be read. My summer reading list is as many of them as I have time for.
ReplyDeleteThe great KOBO Aura H2O would make a perfect companion for my fishing & camping trips up north this summer. Nothing like passing away time on a boat,reading a book, while waiting for the fish to bite. I enjoy reading any Clive Cussler book, and his latest one "The Emperor's Revenge" should make for a great read. Plus any mystery/thriller that I haven't read from any of the great mystery writer's will take care of those long, hot summer days.
ReplyDeleteAfter my Kindle recently died getting back to reading ebooks has been on my to do list.
ReplyDeleteAfter my Kindle recently died getting back to reading ebooks has been on my to do list.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to spending my quiet time reading the Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood!! cheers :)
ReplyDeleteMissing 411 is on my to read list
ReplyDeleteMissing 411 is on my to read list
ReplyDeleteReading John Grisham this summer
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I'm reading Kelley Armstong's Cainsville series.
ReplyDeleteThe Academy series by C. .L. Stone
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