Rjh8842 Posted January 26, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I am a big reader. But when on vacation I try to limit my reading. So I only brought one book. On our 1st full day our port (coco cay) was canceled. So by the time that evening rolled around I read the entire book. So I went to the store assuming they would have at least a few for sale. They did not have a single one. And since I go tech free on vacation I could not resort to an ebook. I was so jonsing for a book by the time I got home. I just find it very surprising they would not have any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 26, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 26, 2018 If you want a book on a cruise, go to the library (assuming your ship still has one) the first day and "check out" one then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 26, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Libraries on board the ship are going away too. I always bring a Kindle, much lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted January 26, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Usually found books in the library and a small section in the store. Last time I looked books were in the liquor store along with miscellaneous stuff like aspirin and suntan lotion; weird place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjh8842 Posted January 26, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted January 26, 2018 If you want a book on a cruise, go to the library (assuming your ship still has one) the first day and "check out" one then. Did not have a library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjh8842 Posted January 26, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Libraries on board the ship are going away too. I always bring a Kindle, much lighter. A few years ago I did start using a kindle. So that I did not have to constantly donate my books. But I still prefer a real book. So vacations mean I get a real book. And since I go technology free on vacations I could not take a kindle anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjh8842 Posted January 26, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Usually found books in the library and a small section in the store. Last time I looked books were in the liquor store along with miscellaneous stuff like aspirin and suntan lotion; weird place! On my cruise before this one I found books in with the miscellaneous stuff too. But no luck this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted January 26, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Buy a book in port? Books take up a lot of room so I can see why the small shops on board wouldn't carry any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 26, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 26, 2018 A few years ago I did start using a kindle. So that I did not have to constantly donate my books. But I still prefer a real book. So vacations mean I get a real book. And since I go technology free on vacations I could not take a kindle anyways. I understand that a Kindle is technology, but I don't see it that way. I see it as a way to have a number of books conveniently available. I don't use it for internet browsing or movies, it's a black and white model that excels at what it's designed for. I especially like it for reading in full sunlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted January 26, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 26, 2018 On my last cruise (Celebrity Equinox) there was a table on the pool deck where anyone could put their “finished” books. Thought it was a great idea. You didn’t have to lug books back home and anyone looking for something to read could just take one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Reds4life Posted January 26, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Adventure of the seas have a library? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slvrbllt Posted January 26, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I understand that a Kindle is technology, but I don't see it that way. I see it as a way to have a number of books conveniently available. I don't use it for internet browsing or movies, it's a black and white model that excels at what it's designed for. I especially like it for reading in full sunlight. I'm the same way with my tablet. Although at home, I *DO* use it for all the internet/technology things, on a cruise ship, it is strictly a library. I tried bringing a couple of actual books once, and like usual, I plowed right through them and ended up "bored" during my quiet time. (I'm a multitasking reader, I can have conversations, people watch, etc, but if you take my book away from me I'm a bit kerfluffled and act like I have nothing to do.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 26, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Adventure of the seas have a library? Probably not any more. She's in dry dock now, more info when she comes out next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted January 26, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I understand that a Kindle is technology, but I don't see it that way. I see it as a way to have a number of books conveniently available. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctoberSky Posted January 26, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Me too. I love my Kindle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_BA Posted January 26, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Times have certainly changed. I loved the libraries in early 2000. On my last RCL cruise in 2016, Liberty of the seas had a very small selection of books (maybe 150-200) outside the Internet cafe. As others have said, I also use a basic B/W Kindle. It has a enough books on it to last me years. The ink screen is quite easy to read outside in full sun. I find it easier than carrying 4-5 paperbacks in my carry-on duffel bag. I love the idea of a table to donate books to others, a great way to pay it forward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewSalt Posted January 27, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 27, 2018 The first time we went to Europe (2000), DD and I each brought 9 or 10 books and borrowed each other's when we finished our own stash. Can you imagine how much of a baggage weight allowance those books would consume today? We sail in a month, and DH is already checking over the reading material on his Kindle; I know I have at least 50 on mine that I haven't read yet. It wouldn't be an enjoyable vacation if we were stranded without good reading material. I don't think of a Kindle as technology. It's a portable library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmomma Posted January 27, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 27, 2018 On Anthem two weeks ago my cabin neighbor handed a book over the balcony to me cause he was done and thought I'd like it. He had seen what I was reading when we rode the elevator together. Gotta love our fellow cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 27, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I always bring a bunch of books...try to bring paperbacks, as they're lighter. Not a fan of "e-readers" at all. I like the paper pages! I've never found much in the so-called libraries on the ship! I'll usually go through a book a day, if it's a sea day or beach day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPete Posted January 27, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 27, 2018 And since I go tech free on vacation I could not resort to an ebook.I understand the idea of going tech-free, but I'd still use a Kindle. A Kindle is just a different form of a book, and it's so practical -- so many books in a small space. It isn't interactive like a phone or a computer. Alternately, pack more books than you're likely use. Incidentally, I understand where you're coming from. Years ago -- before I went all-Kindle -- we went to the beach for a week, and I took two big fat books. Should've been enough, but I loved the first book so much that I zipped through it in about two days. And I hated the second book. With a Kindle, you can have literally thousands of books with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookmill18 Posted January 27, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 27, 2018 another plus to the kindle is that many libraries now have e-books for you to "borrow". We uploaded several books on our last cruise via our library at home! And the best part is no over-due fees--when your time allotment is up, the book just becomes unavailable on your Kindle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted January 27, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I understand that a Kindle is technology, but I don't see it that way. I see it as a way to have a number of books conveniently available. I don't use it for internet browsing or movies, it's a black and white model that excels at what it's designed for. I especially like it for reading in full sunlight. Agree 100% Bob!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbjen Posted January 27, 2018 #23 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Don’t forget Prime Reading if you have an Amazon Prime account, you can borrow up to 10 books/magazines at a time. My local library also has a lot of Kindle books available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted January 27, 2018 #24 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I understand that a Kindle is technology, but I don't see it that way. I see it as a way to have a number of books conveniently available. I don't use it for internet browsing or movies, it's a black and white model that excels at what it's designed for. I especially like it for reading in full sunlight. I still prefer the feel of a book in my hands but make sure to load up my compact Fire Tablet when traveling. Have yet to run out on a trip:D Do find it easier to navigate the web if needed than the older kindle i have since gifted away. My iPhone comes along too but only for possible emergency texts from home with an elderly mother/pets/family health issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josprince Posted January 27, 2018 #25 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Don't remember which ship, but many passengers had norovirus. The library was closed to prevent spread of germs. Liking my Kindle which is only touched by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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