Do you miss it

[NFLDERS]

I told myself I would NEVER go to a Kindle because I loved the "feel" of real books.

I've had a Kindle about a year. I am now a convert. I love it.

But I do keep a collection of books at home-- all of them are signed by the author.

This! However, non signed by author.

 

[gncntry]

I love my Kindle because I can take a bunch of books with me on vacation. But I enjoy the feel of a real book.

 

[iheartdisney]

I love to read! I love the feel of a new book, and love beautiful cover art!
I also love the convenience of the kindle app on my phone! I don't have to wait for a book to come in! And best of all, I love how the ebook has really helped the independent authors out there! Some of my favorite series are ebooks only, and I got reeled in by the free or .99 cent for the first book. A lot of independent authors have their books online for 2.99 or 3.99 each. Much better than paying for a hardback!!

Don't get me wrong though, there are some absolute rubbish indie authors as well!! And sometimes those free books...well, you get what you paid for.

 

[MNdisneymom]

I don't miss it, because I do both. I like the Kindle app, which I use on my ipad mini. My mother and I share the account and we read a lot of the same books, so it is nice to be able to share stuff that way. Our public library has a pretty good selection of Kindle books, and I can also read and listen using the Overdrive app. Another nice thing; I like to knit, and can knit and read at the same time when using the Kindle app.

That said, I still occasionally read print books. If the library only has a hard copy, that is fine. Or like now, when I am about to out on our dock (I'm at the lake cabin), don't want to worry about electronics falling in the water, LOL.

 

[suzannen]

I've never understood why some feel it has to be only one or the other? I use & want both options. I love to read and my DH used to get so upset with the weight of books I would bring on vacation. So, I take my Kindle on vacation, trips, on the subway, etc and still buy my beloved books to read at home and for my collection.

 

[Shyvioletisme]

I'd say I buy an equal amount of physical and ebooks. Just because I have an e reader doesn't mean I gave up on physical books at all.

 

[Mokat76]

I'd say I buy an equal amount of physical and ebooks. Just because I have an e reader doesn't mean I gave up on physical books at all.

^ Describes me!!

 

[willowsnn3]

One of my favorite quotes:

"Books are the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, hours of enjoyment for every dollar spent" Stephen King

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

One of my favorite quotes:

"Books are the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, hours of enjoyment for every dollar spent" Stephen King

I was thinking that but for people like me with vision problems I can now read books for people my age because I can make the print bigger, I can read what I want judgment free

 

[willowsnn3]

I was thinking that but for people like me with vision problems I can now read books for people my age because I can make the print bigger, I can read what I want judgment free

Now that is something I never thought of!! My oldest sister has poor vision (even had cornea transplants) & she uses a magnifying glass to read by. Thanks for that insight.

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

Now that is something I never thought of!! My oldest sister has poor vision (even had cornea transplants) & she uses a magnifying glass to read by. Thanks for that insight.

No problem

 

[JamesMom]

Kindle for the win. I have had one for about 4 years and have read over 300 books - the vast majority (80%) in electronic format. Why? I do most of reading at kids activities and in bed.
Portability of my Kindle library is superior out of the house. I usually am reading 2-3 books at a time and chose depending on my mood. I have several half read books laying around on my Kindle. So if I feel like romance while at the dentist or philosophy at pool - I have it all. I use a Kindle 2 at the pool in zip lock bag and don't have to worry about glare or a soggy book.
My ipad app rules the bedroom. I don't have to have a bright light on to read. I don't have to contort my hands or myself to prop open a heavy book like a Ken Follet or Stephen King book who rarely write anything less than 1,000 pages. I can turn on my iPad, prop it up and read on my side happily swiping pages as I go virtually hands free.
I do occasionally read a 'dead-tree' book - too costly on Kindle, library book, etc.- but almost always wish I had the digital version instead.
My tech savvy ten year old son, however, dislikes reading on the Kindle. He prefers a real book. Go figure.