MobileRead E-Book Uploads Reaches 1,000 Entries

RWood · 09-04-2007, 03:49 PM

With HarryT's last post, Burroughs, Edgar Rice: The Efficiency Expert the MobileRead E-Book Upload area reached 1,000 entries. The majority are BBeB/LRF files for the Sony Reader followed by Mobi/PRC files for the iLiad and other MobiReader devices.

Just click on the "E-Books" area of the blue menu bar above and start enjoying free E-Books from MobileRead today.

Nate the great · 09-04-2007, 05:18 PM

Yippee!

So, when is the parade scheduled?

Bob Russell · 09-04-2007, 05:30 PM

What an amazing accomplishment, and even more impressive when you see that not only are there some heavy duty contributers, but there are quite a few others that have joined in to make the whole thing an astounding success.

Even better, what an amazing resource it has become. Personally, I'd say that it has become a wonderful entry point into public domain books, and it has been a joy to find such interesting books and hidden gems. And don't just go for the files... be sure to read the blurbs that are shared about the books as well. It really does add to the interest level.

Congratulations to all who contributed, and many thanks!!!!

NatCh · 09-04-2007, 05:38 PM

Whoop! "Great Job" to all of you!

RWood · 09-04-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

Yippee!

So, when is the parade scheduled?

Sorry, no parade this time. After cleaning up behind the elephants last time no one seems inclined to invite them again and with no elephants, no parade.

We are thinking of a big party at your house this weekend, just a small get together for the 10,354 or so MobileRead members. Be sure to have enough ice.

NatCh · 09-04-2007, 06:25 PM

And crazy string -- can't have a real party without crazy string.

Patricia · 09-04-2007, 09:35 PM

This is an impressive accomplishment, especially as about three-quarters of the books were uploaded by three people: Harry T, Dr Drib and R Wood.

Is there any chance of getting the books in proper alphabetical order? the Balzacs are interspersed with Burroughs, Blackwood and Blake. And I can't find the Capek title at all. Now that we have a lot of books, we should keep them in order, otherwise people won't find what they want.

RWood · 09-04-2007, 10:04 PM

Patricia:

When you go to the E-Books page click on the "Author / E-Book" and the list will be sorted in alphabetical order. Then you can select any letter from the horizontal alphabet and go directly to that section.

I did that and just counted 48 Balzacs.

JSWolf · 09-04-2007, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWood

Patricia:

When you go to the E-Books page click on the "Author / E-Book" and the list will be sorted in alphabetical order. Then you can select any letter from the horizontal alphabet and go directly to that section.

I did that and just counted 48 Balzacs.

I have to step in and say sorry, nope, nada....

There's only 24 Balzacs. The other 24 are just another format.

Now what I want to know is.. are there any MobiPocket formatted books that do not have BBeB equivalents?

Patricia · 09-04-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWood

Patricia:

When you go to the E-Books page click on the "Author / E-Book" and the list will be sorted in alphabetical order. Then you can select any letter from the horizontal alphabet and go directly to that section.

I did that and just counted 48 Balzacs.

Thanks, Wood. I didn't know that.
And I've now found the Čapek title, at the beginning of the aphabet. It might be happier under 'C'.

24 Balzacs is about a quarter of the way through his oeuvre, so there's a lot to do. If I do them all, it will thouroughly fill up the letter B.

NatCh · 09-04-2007, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

'Of the making of books there is no end.' [Ecclesiastes, 12.12]

Love your tag-line, Patricia, it's perfect!

HarryT · 09-05-2007, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Now what I want to know is.. are there any MobiPocket formatted books that do not have BBeB equivalents?

I don't believe so.

Alexander Turcic · 09-05-2007, 05:49 AM

1000 entries - WOW!

It would not have been possible (especially not in such a short time) without you guys being so helpful and supportive. Thanks!

UncleDuke · 09-05-2007, 02:45 PM

this is great!

Leaping Gnome · 09-05-2007, 05:58 PM

Nice milestone! It's astounding how quickly this went from an idea of "hey, let's format some books for the Reader" to 1,000 entries!

09-04-2007, 03:49 PM	#1
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	MobileRead E-Book Uploads Reaches 1,000 Entries With HarryT's last post, Burroughs, Edgar Rice: The Efficiency Expert the MobileRead E-Book Upload area reached 1,000 entries. The majority are BBeB/LRF files for the Sony Reader followed by Mobi/PRC files for the iLiad and other MobiReader devices. Just click on the "E-Books" area of the blue menu bar above and start enjoying free E-Books from MobileRead today.

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09-04-2007, 05:18 PM	#2
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	Yippee! So, when is the parade scheduled?

09-04-2007, 05:30 PM	#3
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	What an amazing accomplishment, and even more impressive when you see that not only are there some heavy duty contributers, but there are quite a few others that have joined in to make the whole thing an astounding success. Even better, what an amazing resource it has become. Personally, I'd say that it has become a wonderful entry point into public domain books, and it has been a joy to find such interesting books and hidden gems. And don't just go for the files... be sure to read the blurbs that are shared about the books as well. It really does add to the interest level. Congratulations to all who contributed, and many thanks!!!!

09-04-2007, 05:38 PM	#4
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Whoop! "Great Job" to all of you!

09-04-2007, 06:25 PM	#6
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	And crazy string -- can't have a real party without crazy string.

09-04-2007, 09:35 PM	#7
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	This is an impressive accomplishment, especially as about three-quarters of the books were uploaded by three people: Harry T, Dr Drib and R Wood. Is there any chance of getting the books in proper alphabetical order? the Balzacs are interspersed with Burroughs, Blackwood and Blake. And I can't find the Capek title at all. Now that we have a lot of books, we should keep them in order, otherwise people won't find what they want.

09-04-2007, 10:04 PM	#8
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	Patricia: When you go to the E-Books page click on the "Author / E-Book" and the list will be sorted in alphabetical order. Then you can select any letter from the horizontal alphabet and go directly to that section. I did that and just counted 48 Balzacs.

09-05-2007, 05:49 AM	#13
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,171 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	1000 entries - WOW! It would not have been possible (especially not in such a short time) without you guys being so helpful and supportive. Thanks!

09-05-2007, 02:45 PM	#14
UncleDuke books & doughnuts Posts: 882 Karma: 37857 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: usa Device: sony reader, kindle2	this is great!

09-05-2007, 05:58 PM	#15
Leaping Gnome Evangelist Posts: 490 Karma: 1641 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	Nice milestone! It's astounding how quickly this went from an idea of "hey, let's format some books for the Reader" to 1,000 entries!

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