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Originally Posted by BenBanned

I was allways an avid reader but for the past few years I was slacking off, going months without reading anything substantial. As soon as I got my reader I got right back on pace with my reading.

Same thing for me. As soon as I graduated and started working (like a year ago) I noticed that I had stopped reading books as often and as enthusiastically as before. That has totally changed now.

Originally Posted by cfrizz

I stopped buying books years ago for 1. expense, and 2. no more room in bookcase, & 3. the small fonts made it uncomfortable.

Originally Posted by FizzyWater

Something that I've noticed in the last year (and yes, I turned 50 this year) is that I've started using the larger font sizes. I can't imagine how frustrated I'd be if I wasn't able to do that.

The main reason why I want to buy a reader to my mother. But I will wait first for more Greek ebook to be published as the variety now is seriously small.

Originally Posted by KenJackson

I also love and enjoy my Sony Reader.

But one negative thing is that it has made me more aware of how slow of a reader I am. It never used to be a problem because I only went out and bought a novel once in a while to treat myself.

Have you tried the Spreeder? I read quite fast so I haven't thoroughly used it but it has helped my sister a lot. It's very easy and painless to do and depending on the text you use, it might even be interesting.

Originally Posted by Anthem

I now curse more as well. Nothing like waking up, getting cozy on the couch with a beverage and powering up the e-reader to find out you have what is probably less than 25% percent of a battery (god bless 'em) left and you need to go plug it in to your computer (which isn't already on!) for two-three hours. Much cursing ensues, believe me!

How about buying a wall charger that you can use while reading? I bought something like this for a pound and it has saved me.

Originally Posted by Sydney's Mom

Most importantly, I always have a book with me. I purposely buy bigger purses (I'm only 5'2") just to hold my kindle. The first time I went to pick up my daughter at school and was sitting in the car lane and remembered I had something to read, the kindle paid for itself in my opinion.

I know what you mean. I don't get easily bored but those odd minutes while waiting for the train on the platform or the bus at the station, always seemed to last forever.

Originally Posted by Maggie May

Before I got my Cybook I used to buy all my paperback books through Amazon UK.
It cost me an absolute fortune in P&P.

I had never thought of the P&P charges until last November when I cancelled my Premium subscription with Amazon due to the WikiLeaks scandal. Then I realised that the P&P charges are even more scandalous than the WikiLeaks affair, sometimes amounting to 40% of the book price!

Originally Posted by unboggling

My life has changed significantly over the two months since I bought my first dedicated eBook reader [..]

Lately human behavior has begun to catch my attention again.

Amazingly beautiful and touching post, thank you so much for sharing your story with us!