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Originally Posted by CaraM
I used to feel the same way, that I wanted a "real" book in my hands. I still love paper books and always will. But I got my first Kindle three weeks ago and love it. Really love it. And I do feel as if I have a book in my hand when I'm reading it. It took me a while to break down and read an ebook, then to buy a Kindle. Now I'm going crazy downloading books.
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I have always loved books and can't imagine living without reading, though I know that many people couldn't care less about books or reading and are quite content that way. Inexplicable to me, just as my love of reading is inexplicable to them. Still, now when I go into someone's house and see that there is not a single book to be seen, I can now surmise that they perhaps have a Kindle (or other eReader) with a library of thousands, instead of feeling sorry that their life is so limited and impoverished.
(Yeah, I'm not in the least bit prejudiced towards those addicted to reading.)
I try not to think about how much I have spent on buying paper books in my lifetime so far - I don't feel guilty, but still..... It is pretty cool that a lot of eBooks are free or only cost pennies. I've downloaded a bunch of eBooks in preparation for my Kindle (come on Friday!) and so far they have all been free. I know that will change, but it is nice while it lasts!
And I am not going to have to make room on my already packed book shelves, either!
Holly