Carlos’s Comments (group member since Jan 03, 2011)

Carlos’s comments from the SQPN group.

Carina wrote: "I am reading The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis.

I'm actually reading The Gargoyle Code which is similar to what Carina is reading. It is a contemporaneity twist on The Screwtape Letters. It is structured as a Lenten read and I'm really enjoying, not only the comedy but also the thought-provoking message.

Along with Abandonment To Divine Providence which I noted above, I also picked up a copy of The Gargoyle Code. This one is VERY light reading in the style of the The Screwtape Letters. Funny, yet eye opening, and specifically themed for Lent.

Maria wrote: " I think I'd benefit from Understanding the Sacraments since I'm a cradle catholic recently returned in the past few years. There is still much that I need to learn!"

I think you've got your answer then. :)

Carina wrote: "Abandonment to Divine Providence by Jean Pierre de Caussade"

Me too! ;)

I do have to admit that the one thing that irks me is the prices that are being placed on many eBooks these days. With the new agency pricing model, eBooks cost more then many paperbacks. From a business standpoint, I know that it is cheaper to create an eBook than a paperback, so I feel like I'm being taken advantage of as a consumer sometimes. I'm all for ensuring that an author gets appropriately compensated for their work, but it seems wrong to charge $10 for an eBook and $7 for a paperback.

Steve wrote: "It would be hard to snoop into their Kindle or iPad without being rude! :-)"

I just had a vision of Steve sending his friend out of the room to get him a drink while he inspects their Kindle all sleuthlike. LOL

Clearly we shouldn't mess with Oprah. ;)

I've flip-flopped on this over time. Sometimes, I will put down a book because it's a chore to read. Other times, I will plow through it because I don't want to "quit", especially when people I respect have liked it.

I guess it depends on my mood and the book itself.

I know Shakespeare would be appalled at my butchering of his classic line, but I think it gets the point of the post across pretty well.

Every time I go to buy a book, I debate whether the particular book is worthy of being purchased on paper or whether eBook is okay for it. I think certain classics deserve the honor of paper, while other books are okay getting on eBook. If I expect to loan out a book, paper seems like the current "must use" format as well.

What are your standards for purchasing an eBook versus an physical book (assuming you use an ereader, of course)?

Barb wrote: "Yeah! Carlos! Thanks for putting this together. You might have read my blog post about my New Year's goals. One of them was to read 40 books this year! And yes, Amanda, I read Unbroken. I couldn't ..."

Barb, I can't take credit for putting the group together. That goes to Shannon. I just happened to find it and send out some invites.

Thanks Shannon!!

As for the pic, we will probably need Steve or Fr. Roderick to provide one for us and Shannon to put it up for us. I'm hesitant to pluck one without their knowledge.

Well, for me, I've just been getting back into reading myself. I just finished A Guide to Christian Meditation which comes from The Better Part. I liked the first one so much that I order the larger one to read. Also, if you are into Contemporary Fantasy books, I would highly recommend The Dresden Files series from Jim Butcher. They are a fun read.