I love steampunk! But then I've been reading science fiction since I learned to read. My dad loved all the classic science fiction authors, so I read them when I was small. I also love a good mystery and horror story. My new laptop came with a program called Blio and I am exploring what free books are out there for it. I love a good book, held in my hands so might not use it a lot, but I was thinking of all the genealogy books out there that are downloadable. They take up less room on the laptop that is for sure. LOL Susan Boise, Idaho, USA -----Original Message----- From: gen-newbie-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:gen-newbie-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of ETM Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 12:06 PM To: gen-newbie@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GN] Kindle Books I use Kindle for PC as my main bookshelf, but I don't often read on the laptop unless I am waiting for something to arrive in email and read while waiting. I prefer the eReaders for reading. I have the Kindles (3 and Touch) and Nook (original, Touch and Color which can be rooted with a micro card to change it into a tablet), a Galaxy Tab 7, and a Sony original and Touch, they are all loaded with different books and always charged. I tend to read bios, true stories, cozy mysteries and have recently discovered time travelers and other paranormal, and I actually do enjoy steampunk. The reason I found these additional genre is because of the eReaders and free or dollar books. I would never have discovered them in a brick and mortar book store. Currently I am listening to the audiobook bio by Isaacson of Steve Jobs, reading the second in the Outlander series, and reading The Last Boy about Mickey Mantle. I read two Christmas related novels during Christmas week. I have an iPad 1, have decided to spend no more money until the iPad 3 is out. I will skip the second generation, but will be very interested in what the third generation will offer. I do love the eReaders and like the tablets just okay. I prefer the laptop to a tablet. I do stream movies and TV shows on the tablets and that gives them a reason for being. I like watching movies on a tablet when I am in the recliner. Nicer that the big TV. I don't text, but I do use email on my iPhone and iPod Touch. I rarely think of the tablets for that purpose. Elaine