Obviously I love books otherwise I wouldn't blog solely about the joys, and sometime misses, of reading. But it isn't only the story I love. I love to feel the weight of the book. The smell of the pages can be intoxicating in both old books and new books. I love the feel of the spine. Hearing it crack and bend, especially in a new book. I love books. The actual book.
So, for my birthday this past December, my wonderful husband bought me a Kindle. Apparently he bought it a while before my birthday and he became really nervous about my Kindle purchases when he saw my stack of books from the library on my night stand. He wondered how long it would take to get through the 4 books, to which I responded, "a few weeks." So back to the Kindle, I opened it and became concerned that I wouldn't like it because of my love of the book. After reading my stack, I downloaded my first few books. They are mostly free classics, but a few newer books also. My first book was Jane Eyre. Let's just say, I LOVE my Kindle. It is easy to read in bed. It is easy to put in my purse and take everywhere with me. I can read it and hold my kids, such a novelty. I love that I never need a book mark. I simply love my Kindle. And I love my cover with the little pull out light. I can read all night and not bug my sweet husband.
So, if you ever considered a Kindle, or Nook, or any form of electronic book, go for it. You won't ever look back.
A couple of months ago I read a few pages on a friend's Kindle and I loved it! So, it was interesting to read your take on it. I felt like it was fun; every page is like a little accomplishment and you get to "click" to the next one. I'm sure that excitement would wear off during the course of an entire book though. :)
ReplyDeleteI will definitely have to add it to my wish list.