Book Love

photo from the Salt Lake City Public Library. April 2013. by me.

I am embarrassed to admit that I've been one of those people holding out on reading e-books.

I've had an I-pad for years, it's a first generation. But I have never even considered going electronic with books.

I'm one of those people. The ones that like to feel the weight of a book in their hands. To feel the paper as you turn the pages. To see them lined up and color coordinated on the bookshelf.

That's all over now. On my last plane trip, I had so many books packed my carry on bag weighed a ton. So while on vacation, I downloaded my first book and then I only had to pack the I-pad for the plane.

Kinda nifty.

Then the other day I saw an Instagram post that mentioned a book being on sale on Amazon. So I bought it. For a $1.99. And it was available to read immediately. No drive to the local bookstore (sorry B&N, but I still love you).

Again, kinda nifty.

As I was reading this new book, I discovered that I could highlight passages in the book, in several color choices. What?

Holy Batman, that is truly nifty!

I'm smitten.

And in case you were wondering, those first 2 books were Defending Jacob by William Landay and How to Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon.

First one was OK. Liked the 2nd one, but it's a pretty quick read at 160 pages. Glad I paid that sale price.

And how about you? Do  you prefer paper or electronic? And any suggestions for what to download next?