Now some of you that know me will think this is almost sacrilegious, but I have joined the ranks of those with eReaders. I will never, never give up actual books - I'm too much in love with the feel, the smell, the history - just the bookiness of the actual book. But I do, as Chris says, like me some travel. And books are heavy to pack, and even a modest pile of paperbacks takes up valuable suitcase room. So the eReader is the perfect answer to this.
And then when I found out that Borders' huge going out of business sale included their Kobo eReaders (which come with 100 classics pre-loaded) for less than $80.00 - I was sold.
Cool antique-y look vinyl skin I ordered for my new eReader
I'm currently testing it out with Pride and Prejudice - have to admit I love the fact that I can make the type bigger. It's compatible with the free downloadable books offered by my library (which Kindle isn't) and seems quite easy to load and use.
Can't wait for the extra suitcase room on the next trip - I can bring back that much more ephemera!!
I'm eXcited for you... Get it?! heh
ReplyDeleteDestiny - eXactly!
ReplyDeleteErin
Even I know you would never give up "real" books so I will pay attention to your review. Not that I travel, but the stack beside (or on) the bed would be much shorter. Something to think about. Enjoy. xo
ReplyDeleteMarylinn - I used it on our trip this weekend and I must admit it made my bag lighter and was much easier to carry around and have ready for cafe stops!
ReplyDeleteErin