I find it more comfortable than holding a book too. Its light and I can hold it with one hand. It is also awesome at the gym, no more trying hold the page down while on the elliptical.
Does anyone know if they make better cases for the kindle? I would love something softer or maybe a nice leather case.
Yes, there is a wonderful leather case made by M-Edge, I think. Look on the Amazon website or read in the discussion forums to get the correct info.
I have the red leather one and I love it - there are secure corners on three places and the fourth corner (top right) has an elastic band with a small leather strip - so you can easily slip it off and stick a finger back to turn the wireless on and off without having to take the Kindle out of the cover entirely. I've had this cover since June and it's held up nicely. I carry it in my purse all the time when I am not actually reading!!!