Why I Love and Hate E-books
I have been an avid reader my entire life. As a young adult, I would sometimes spend several hours a day reading; I’ve often stayed up past my bedtime to finish a good book; and it’s not uncommon for me to take six or seven books on vacation and read them all. I was very intrigued by the Kindle when it was first released, because the thought of having access to multiple books, newspapers and magazines in one device was extremely attractive. On the other hand, I like reading the physical book, or curling up on the couch with the paper and a cup of coffee. During the winter of 2009-2010, when back-to-back blizzards meant no newspaper delivery for a week, I was bemoaning the lack of the newspaper; my husband pointed out I could read it online, but I’ve tried it and I just don’t enjoy it. Read the rest of this entry »