I'm very excited today because I've done something I've been kicking around for quite awhile. Now that I've finally done it, I can't hardly wait for it to get here! That's right - I took the plunge and ordered a Kindle! I'd planned to get one later in the year as a Christmas present to myself but when Amazon lowered the price to $189.00 AND offered free 2-day shipping, I just couldn't put it off any longer. Now, don't get me wrong, I am one of those people who thought Yeah, e readers are pretty cool, but I like a real book. And I still feel that way, but I've been warming up to the idea of an e reader for awhile now. Especially since my trip to Ohio, when I had a hard time deciding what book to take with me to read on the plane. I didn't want to take up room in my suitcase, but I didn't want to get stuck with a book I wasn't in the mood for. But the main reason I purchased the Kindle is because I've read where it's so much easier on the eyes and God knows I need all the help there I can get. With my eye disease, my eyes get so tired and it's harder and harder for me to focus on the lines without them blurring. (Thank goodness my eye doctor doesn't read my blog or he'd tell me to lay off the books, but I just can't do that.) I'm hoping this will help with the eye fatigue I've been experiencing. The downside for me is that I love collecting books for my personal library so I will miss having the actual book sitting on my shelf. I'm sure I'll still get a fair share of actual books though, so I can live with that.
I haven't decided what book will be the first I download but I'm planning to spend some time today browsing the Kindle Store at Amazon. I've kind of got my eye on THE PASSAGE by Justin Cronin, but we'll see. Any suggestions?
So, I'd like to know - do you use a Kindle, or some other reading device like the Nook? If so, what do you think of it? Or maybe you're one of those people who are against e readers all together? I'd love to know your thoughts.
My Kindle should be arriving Tuesday, thanks to the free 2-day shipping offer, so you know what I'll be doing that day - looking out for that brown truck! Yep, that's right, the UPS man! As for today, I'm taking it easy, staying out of the scorching heat and finishing EAT, PRAY, LOVE. This book has me all over the place - but I am anxious to finish it so I can make up my mind for once and for all if I liked it or not. I hope you are having an enjoyable Sunday with a great book!
Congratulations on taking the plunge! I adore my Kindle, and I'm reading The Passage on it right now. In terms of ease, it's a great book because I don't have to lift it, and it's taking me a week to read it. Also, it's wonderful in general. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteYou will enjoy being able to adjust the font size. I hope you love your new toy!
ReplyDeleteI must admit that, at first, I was totally against e-readers; I think I was equating the experience to reading PDF files on the computer. But from what I've seen and heard, reading on the device is easy on the eyes (as you said).
ReplyDeleteAnd I can definitely see the advantages on trips. Lugging several books is much more difficult. So I will have to say that I'm going to have to consider one as well. But my regular book reading will still be my favorite thing.
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Congratulations and welcome to the club!! I love my Kindle with all my bookish heart and know you will too. The font size function should help you out immensely with your eyes. Can't wait to see what you think! What book did you end up choosing after browsing Amazon today?
ReplyDeleteI want one too...can't decide between the Kindle or the Nook though!! I think it would help your eyes with the ability to change the font size!! Fill us in when you get your new baby!!
ReplyDeleteI don't have one... yet. It would come in handy every so often. Will probably get one in the future.
ReplyDeleteOMG!! You will love it! I am having the best time with mind. It's a breeze to set-up but if you don't have the latest firmware update, the one that includes the ability to create collections, then check out this post so you can do it manually:
ReplyDeletehttp://bookchatter.net/2010/06/17/kindle-news-2-5-firmware-update-is-here/
Congrats! Enjoy your new present. :) Thanks for visiting The Crowded Leaf.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any plans just yet to buy and e-reader, but I really hope you enjoy yours. I hope you post about your experiences with it.
ReplyDeleteLisa, I've had my Kindle for almost a year and a half. I love it! Being able to adjust the font is wonderful. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have.
ReplyDeleteI really want one but my friends and family keep downplaying it on me. Enjoy your new toy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting a Kindle Lisa! I think you'll love it. I was really against eReaders for the longest time but then decided to try one and I love it. You'll love it for how easy it is on your eyes. I read mine especially at night when the light isn't as bright for me (even a lamp doesn't help) and it's been wonderful. It's very easy on the eyes and my eyes don't burn like they used to trying to read a paper book. But, like you, I still love paper books but my Sony has been a great addition to my reading as well.
ReplyDeleteThe Passage is probably a good one to download as it's a chunkster- yet another thing readers are good for - the big ones you don't want to lug around.