(no subject)

[green]

Okay, so, for xmas I'm going the illegally downloaded route, because I have no money at all.

13 year old boy has a Kindle. I'm wanting to fill it with books he'll like. I'm starting with:

The Hobbit

and

Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo (this is the 10 year old's suggestion, based on past preferences)

But I would like a lot more on there, so here is what you can do: RECOMMEND SOME BOOKS. From past experience, I know you are GREAT at this. Also, if you have advice on illegal downloading of books, give it here. I've not done it before. Movies and music, yes, but what if books are different? They're supposed to be MOBI files, right?

Ugh, and now I am thinking of asking Jerry what he's getting the 10 year old for xmas so I can buy complementary gifts. *shivers uncomfortably*

Did I mention the 10 year old wants a ghillie suit for his birthday/xmas? Mom and I are going halfsies on it so it's not too expensive.

Comments

[waketosleep]

Kindle does need mobi files but if you're finding only epub instead in the books you want (epub is the standard open format for most ereaders not made by Amazon; good torrents will have both formats but they don't all), I recommend Calibre for converting the format to mobi for your Kindle. Calibre is free to use and a good computer-based organizer for ebooks; I actually use it exclusively to load up my Kindle, too, not only because it converts formats for me but because it's an easy way to get fanfic onto mine. ;)

I'm not sure I have any book recommendations! A lot of kids liked those Lemony Snicket books back in the day, though, how about those? And the Eragon ones were popular, too. Disclaimer: I personally haven't read either series, I just know they sold like crazy.

[green]

This is important information, thank you!