canmitch1971

I really want to get one of these for Christmas but I am not sure which one would be best for me when I live in Canada. I want to get one that will actually read the book to me. Can anyone advise me?

NorBanaquilts

The kindle has a text to speech mode but it's not a good way to listen to a book. It's a monotone lifeless "voice"

bearisgray

Maybe you would be better off with recorded books?

bj

I use Kindle for PC's. It downloads free to my computer. But mostly I use the public library!

hobo2000

None of them actually read the book to you in a way that you could enjoy. Audio books on tape is the best way. Get a really good Tape reader and rent the books on tape from the library or B&N, Borders, etc.

bj

My dil has started renting books from BookSwim. I think it may be associated with netflix. I personnally like to go to the library. I'm by books like I am by fabrics I guess. I like to look at the covers, flip thru the pages. I get 5 or 6 at a time, and I don't feel badly about dumping one if it doesn't catch my fancy within the first few chapters (or when I realize that I've already read it). I try to find new works by old favorites and I try to pick up at least one author I've not read before and one classic.

Ditter43

I had wondered about the readers. I am glad to know it's not something I would like. I like books on tape if there is a good reader.
We have talked about getting a kindle or nook but are waiting for the price to come down more. :D

mollymct

If you just want audiobooks, I would go with an Audible subscription (or some other audio bookclub). I love my audiobooks, but a great reader is essential to the experience! My Kindle's reader just does not do a book justice. At all. I will never use that function. I can't imagine it's much better on another device.

Willa

Is there a school for the blind around your area? They might know what would work best for you or possibly refer you to someone who could help you.

IrishNY

My Kindle won't download books at our cottage in Canada. It's a first generation Kindle so maybe the later ones will but I know when I bought mine, they said it could only download in the US.