Because of my overwhelming affinity for books, we are in need of several more bookshelves for our home. Every time this comes up, someone suggests I just get a Kindle. And I have thought about it. It would be a large investment of money I don't have, but my hesitation is more than financial.
While I would love the storage capability of a Kindle, I don't know if I would like to read something without having an actual book in my hand. When I write, I often draft on paper first before typing up something, making that first entry on the computer as my first revision/edit to a piece. I just don't know if I would want to give up the physical book....
I recently found this entry about the Kindle at a book blog that I enjoy. It is one of the most helpful and informative discussions of the pros and cons that I have ever read. I still don't know if I could ever make the switch, but the writer gives me a lot of points to think about.
Steve got me a used Kindle off craigslist for very cheap, and I just love it. Especially as someone who likes to read more than one book at a time, and hates losing her place, the Kindle is wonderfully efficient. I don't know where you're going to land on the whole subject, but I highly recommend one.
ReplyDeleteGood to know, Joy. Thanks!
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