Although I have literally thousands of hardcover books at home (books do furnish a room – the quote is correct) – I MUCH prefer reading on my Kindle Paperwhite.
My reasons are thus:
1. I can read outdoors and in bright sunlight without the pages ruffling in the wind.
2. I can read in bed in the middle of the night without disturbing my husband with the light or the rustling of pages. (he is a very light sleeper)
3. I can carry all of my TBR in one light little Kindle so I am NEVER without a book.
4. I can adjust the font size, keening, page color, etc. to suit the book and my aging eyes.
5. I can see how much reading time I have left in my book. This is important to me so that I can judge when I will have reviews written.
6. I can highlight as much as I want without defacing the book or taking the time to write copious notes.
7. I review books for both NetGalley and Edelweiss and it is SO much easier to download them when you have a Kindle. I just choose the option “Send to Kindle” and HEY PRESTO !!! the title is on my device!
I will always live with hardcover books. For me they both charm and comfort. They are my friends. I have been known to purchase a book I particularly loved AFTER reading it on my Kindle. Just so I can gaze at it with fond memories…
Yes, I acknowledge that I am addicted to books.
But for reading them… it is Kindle ALL the way.
I read on my Kindle. Hope that clarifies
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Not really Martie. Kindle Paperwhites are E-ink ereaders while the Kindle Fire is essentially a blue light tablet. Both are Kindles but there are VERY different.
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I have both. But thanks for the info.
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You are very welcome Martie. ♥
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Hi – I’ve gotten so I’m very comfortable with my kindle also. I love it for all the same reasons you mentioned. But, I still like holding a book too, so appreciate those times I have been sent the book (ARC).
@dino0726 from
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Lynne, for me, it will always be the hard cover book. Of course, in twenty years or so, it might be the trade edition!! ❤
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