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When I was young, reading was my favorite thing to do during my down time. Marriage, kids, etc. meant less time for reading. As I got older, reading paperbacks became more difficult due to poor vision and some neurological issues. I still read hardbacks, but not nearly so much.
Along came my first Kindle in late 2009. It was AMAZING. Font size I could change as needed, hundreds of books on one device, dictionary lookup, instant delivery, and so on. Several models later, it's just gotten better and better.
I have gone from reading perhaps one book per month to 5-8 per month. With a front lit Kindle, I can read anywhere, regardless of ambient lighting. Reading apps on my smart phone mean never being without something to read.
I still have favorite hardbacks on shelves, because I like to see books. But little by little we are thinning out the print books.
One huge plus of Kindles? My husband of 42 years is now a reader also. He rarely read as a hobby, but once he got his own Kindle in 2011, he learned to love reading also. He doesn't have much time during most days, but does read at least 30 minutes before bed. More time for reading is one thing he is looking forward to when retirement comes in 2021.
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