ventura library

[yorkie1]

Could anyone tell me how good the lending library is on the Ventura.I.normally take about 12 books with me on a fortnight holiday [i'm a bookworm] but with baggage allowance dont want to take up space with books but I cant go a fortnight without reading everyday if its rubbish I will have to cut down my hubby's luggage allowance lol

[steelerannie]

When we were onboard in Nov 2008 the library was very good. Plus during the cruise people leave books in there. There is also a decent bookshop on board.

 

Ann

[Shellzbellz]

I have the same problem as you - I love reading and take a ton of books on holiday. I also like to save the latest releases for my hols and they are hardback which weigh a ton. I used to take them and leave them behind because that gave me some extra room for the things I bought. However, I now use a ebook reader. I got one for Christmas a couple of years ago and although I was a bit doubtful about it I now love it. It's so easy to use and I go so comfortable with it that I was flicking my finger across the top of it to turn the page! It hold's hundreds of books and only takes up the space of a large but thin paperback. Would definitely recommend this.

[yorkie1]

Thanks for that can't cope without books I've never heard of an E-reader this new technology hey will get the grandkids to explain what one is!!!!!

[Shellzbellz]

Can I chip in with a question from my 9 year old daughter. Does the Ventura library have any childrens books? Many thanks

[cclarke12]

Can I chip in with a question from my 9 year old daughter. Does the Ventura library have any childrens books? Many thanks

 

Yes, they do have a couple of shelves of children's books (but not loads). My 4 year old took out books for bedtime but never got round to reading them after he finished in the children's club at night!

[sarar]

Went on the Ventura last year, and although I dont read much myself, my mum does and she was very impressed with the library. In fact she said it was the best she had seen on a cruise ship and we have been quite a few!!

 

Regards

 

Sara

[LibraLass41]

Photo of Chapter One, the Library on Ventura, more photos in the album if you press forward key:

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/AuroraPartyCruiseSueV/VenturaWeekenderSept08#5245865046773628738

[yorkie1]

Thanks everyone looks like I can go without taking books a bit more luggage room as well.

[scottishlochs]

Could anyone tell me how good the lending library is on the Ventura.I.normally take about 12 books with me on a fortnight holiday [i'm a bookworm] but with baggage allowance dont want to take up space with books but I cant go a fortnight without reading everyday if its rubbish I will have to cut down my hubby's luggage allowance lol

I would also recommend an e-book reader as a previous post has suggested. I use one made by Sony and found it invaluable on my last cruise. It is much easier to read than a paperback and you can't lose your place! It holds hundreds of books.