Recently, I made the decision to make MURDEROUS DESCENT available on Nook and Kindle. I think the technology is great especially for people who travel a great deal by airplane or even commute daily on the train or bus. I'm sure it is a real space saver as well as convenient. E-books are quite popular and if it gets people to turn off the television and read more, all the better.
However, I must say that I do not own one and probably never will. There is just something about having the book in your hand. It's one of those simple pleasures in life like sipping a lemonade on the front porch. When I curl up with a great read, I like being able to turn the actual page and not scroll down. Holding a Nook or a Kindle in your hand, really doesn't invoke the same emotion. As a child one of my favorite activities was to take a walk to the library and load up my bag with books for the week. For me, buying a new one is like purchasing a new pair of shoes. It's an adrenaline rush. I suppose that is the writer in me. Writers love to read.
Ironically, two of my children received Nooks as presents. They love them though I don't love how long they need to charge. When I reminded them that they were for more than just playing Angry Birds, the six year old made a telling observation. He said books were for reading and Nooks were for playing. There was a remark I couldn't argue with.
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