My Thoughts on eReaders

I wasn’t sure how I felt about e-readers when they were first introduced and more and more books were being published for them. I have loved getting paperback and hardcovers, and being able to show off my fantastic titles on my bookshelf. But because of my blog and the high volume of books I review, not getting an e-reader didn’t seem to be an option. So for Christmas, my mom purchased me an Amazon Kindle (thanks Mom!) and I set out to see if I would like this new way of reading.
After messing around a bit at first, not being able to figure out how to turn the volume off or how to charge it and generally hating all things technological, I finally settled down and was able to begin downloading books onto it. And once I got past all the beginner stuff, like setting up my password and Wi-Fi connection and charging it overnight, I’m happy to say I love it! It’s so light and easy to carry in my purse. With the Kindle, I don’t have to worry about bending the cover of the book when I throw it in my bag. Reading on it is a breeze, and I enjoy that it tells me the percentage complete while reading. I was worried that I wouldn’t have a clue if I was getting towards the end of a book, so that percentage meter is a great tool. The battery doesn’t die down easily either. After I read three books back to back on my Kindle, I finally remembered that I would need to charge it as some point, and the battery wasn’t even halfway through yet! And eBooks are a lot cheaper, I have even been able to download some for free on Amazon! I haven’t run into troubles as of yet, and I would definitely recommend an e-reader to someone who does a lot of reading. It’s very simple to use and quite handy. Of course, I don’t think an e-reader will ever take place of a traditional paperback (at least, I hope not!) but I am thoroughly enjoying my new Kindle.