November topic: Name one bookish item you are thankful for. This could be your favorite book, or gift, or author - you decide. Share pictures if you can.
I'm going to be totally basic when it comes to the bookish item I am thankful for, but honestly... it's my Kindle. I love it.
Ereaders have been out for many years. It was almost a decade ago when I bought a Sony Reader (anyone remember those?). But the Kindle seemed to revolutionize ereaders and when I bought one three years ago I was hooked. All of a sudden I could toss my Kindle in my purse and go. No heavy hardcover books to tote around, no paperbacks that would get mangled. If I finish one book while I'm away from home, I have hundreds more at my fingertips. I often find that I read faster on my Kindle than with a physical book. I love that I can download a book in seconds (sometimes you need the sequel *now*!). I love the ability to download books from my library's Overdrive app. I love being able to highlight favorite lines and passages and make notes.
Back in June I was lucky enough to win a new Kindle from Jennifer L. Armentrout (as if I didn't already love her enough, right?) so now my Kindle is even thinner, lighter, and just all around more awesome because it came from JLA. :)
People still debate over the pros and cons of ebooks and physical books but for me it's not an either/or choice. They're two separate things and one doesn't take the place of the other. I *love* my physical books. I love the gorgeous covers, I love the way they look on my shelves, I love reading them, I love seeing all the page tabs that mark parts that are special to me. I love all those things but I'm still so thankful for my Kindle and all the benefits it provides an avid reader.
What bookish item are you thankful for?
The #ShelfLove Challenge is hosted by Julie and Lynn at Chapter Break, Terri at Second Run Reviews, and Brandee at Bookworm Brandee.
Oh, yeah, I totally agree. I love my ereader but nothing compares to looking at a physical book... although nothing compares to being able to carry hundreds of books in one small device. They are both win-win's for me.
ReplyDeleteExactly, Kristin! So many people act like it's an either/or thing but I totally love both my Kindle *and* my physical books! They're both perfect for different reasons. :)
DeleteYeah my Kindle is pretty much my favorite thing. I have a newer appreciation for physical books but my Kindle is something I couldn't live without. Still very cool about winning that kindle fire!
ReplyDeleteI remember when I first discovered your blog, Grace, and learned that you *never* read physical books - always Kindle. And then one day you announced you'd read a physical book! It was huge! LOL
DeleteI, too, love my Kindle. Although, I'm still stuck between loving my physical books or my ereader more. I do love that I can have all of those books with me at any given time with Kindle. Can't go wrong there.
ReplyDeleteI could never really choose between them. Love both for different reasons. So thank goodness no one is forcing me to choose! :)
DeleteYES!!!!!! So completely 1000000000% agree -- my kindle is LIFE! ♥
ReplyDeleteI swear, I can't imagine life without it anymore. LOL I just ordered a new case from Amazon and cannot wait to get it!
DeleteI love this tribute to the eReader :) But yes, totally agree. It doesn't take the place of physical books, it is a separate entity and that doesn't mean I don't want a shiny print book too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie. And you're so right... I love my Kindle books but I want all the pretties in print, too. So greedy! LOL
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