I am behind on almost everything these days (except my work, which my boss will probably be happy to hear) but I’m determined not to be this week! That’s because it’s Book Blogger Appreciation Week, and even though I have probably about 10 reviews to write, they’re all going on the backburner for this week’s awesome festivities. I really want to visit new blogs and comment on far more posts than I have been lately, so let’s hope I can actually achieve that goal. I certainly haven’t been achieving it recently.
In other news, my Kindle 3 arrived last week. I wasn’t sure whether to do an official review of it or not, since so many people are anti-Amazon, but it really is a fantastic little device. It was the obvious choice for me but even so I’m actually surprised by how pleased I am with it. Reading on it is ridiculously easy and I’m pretty sure I’m consuming books as fast as ever. I’ve read 4 on there and I’ve only had it for a week and a half; I’ve read a number of real books in that time, too. I love that it makes buying new more affordable for me, so I can support publishers and authors more than I did before. They get less money for ebooks, but I’m sure it’s more than when I buy books from charity shops. I’m definitely keeping to my aim of using it for books I don’t think I’d want to keep, and still buying in hard copy those that I think I’ll be rereading and want to have on my shelves for the rest of my life. I did end up finding a local used bookstore, so I’ve been haunting there as well; far from replacing my need for paper books, my Kindle has just supplemented it, and I feel like I can spread my money more equally.
As much as I like it, though, my husband likes it even more. He said just yesterday that Apple is always busy talking about their magical devices, but Amazon has created a device that is *actually* magical. I’m sure part of his excitement is the fact that there will be fewer books lying around, but based on my purchasing even with it, that benefit is probably not as great as he thinks! He claims to find holding paper books awkward, but has no problem with the Kindle, especially as holding it and clicking the button to turn pages is so natural.
That’s about it for me; I’d better get catching up on some reviews before my online book club starts. I’m very much looking forward to this coming week and I hope you are too!
I’m so glad you’re loving your Kindle!! I haven’t tried the nook, but do think for reading, the Kindle is better than the Sony eReader and the iPad.
I’m glad you’re raving about your Kindle – I get tired of the Amazon.com is evil thing as well. I don’t love them or anything, but they do make my life so much easier!!
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I have been using my Kindle more as of late, and the best thing about it is the instant availability of new books to me. My husband loves it too, and probably for the same reason yours does!! I am glad to hear you are loving it!
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My TSS post started in a similar way to yours this week!
Glad to hear that you love your Kindle. I am at the point of being ready to buy an e-reader. I don’t think it will be a Kindle, but I am not sure what it will be at this stage!
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I really need to use my Kindle more! I am glad to hear your husband likes your Kindle–I want mine to try it out to see what he thinks.
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When I start working and am able to travel, I definitely want an ereader to come with me! I’m not sure I’d use it at home, but your husband’s comment on your Kindle cracked me up.
Well, I am obviously behind this week as well, but just wanted to say how pleased I am that you are enjoying the Kindle! I purchased the first version about a year after it came out. I still don’t read it nearly as much as I would like, but I do enjoy it as a “classics” library. I can carry all public domain books by my favorite authors (such as Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Jane Austen, etc) in a small device that is under 2 pounds!
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