I haz a kindle...

[Pinot's Mom]

...and I think I'm going to like it! I waffled for a while, but the price has come down enough that I think it's reasonable ($114), so I took the plunge today. I have so far downloaded 15 classics (for free) that I've meant to read over the years. I'll update as I go, but I think this is worth it; thoughts, anyone?

[K9karen]

Yes! John and I share one, cause we can each read a different book when the other isn't on it. I love that I can schlep it anywhere. I like adjusting the size of the print. And the price for downloads is great! Can't beat FREE or really cheap.

I have to say that when a bookstore is going out of business, I still spend ridiculous amounts on hardbacks. I love the way they feel and smell. My bookcases are stacked. Some old ways die hard.

[Sirrahsim]

I LOVE my kindle and visit the Amazon site multiple times a day to see what new free books are offered. The selection changes frequently and there are some good finds. You can find the top 100 free books on the right column at:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers...digital-text_c

It seems fairly common to find books that are the first in a series for free or cheap. I think that is so that they can rope you in

[ChrisH]

I love my Kindle for the same reasons as you guys, can't beat free classics and it is great to be able to read anywhere you happen to be.

The only downside is if you wish to buy some books on Kindle, a number of publishers set prices that are way more than for paperback or hard-cover. In those cases I go back to paper and ink books and look in the index we have online for our library and if it's there reserve to collect at my local. Or look for second-hand/used on Amazon, have got some great bargains from them ... bottom line, despite all the advantages of the Kindle I won't give up on 'real' books, don't think I ever will. For me it's an 'add to' rather than an 'instead of'

[happylabs]

Just got mine at the beginning of the month and love it too so far!

[dab_20]

My dad has a Kindle and my mom has a Nook. They both love them. I'm wanting to get myself one one day...