I never thought I'd say this, but I love my Sony Reader! I'm playing with my new toy, typical behavior from me since I'm just a big kid, still the same seventeen year old that read Chillers horror magazine constantly. The screen isn't hard on my eyes. The only regret is I can't get some Kindle titles. *Sighs* I'm still reading my paper books, but there's a fascination present when I use the electronic device I didn't think I'd have. I guess I'm a total technology whore! Now I want an iPod, an iPad (yeah, like I'd be able to afford that) and I want to turn on my cell phone. I'd be able to put up a bunch of cool pictures on Facebook with it, and I wouldn't have to buy an expensive digital camera.
At this point, I'm still reading the instruction manual and getting ready to get some e-books at the library, plus wanting to search for some free e-books. Next month, when I'm not in such financial straights, I'll start buying some electronic novels. Last night, I read the first seventeen pages of The Strain. I'm definitely buying that book! I downloaded my e-library, and found they have House Infernal by Edward Lee! I've already bought and read City Infernal and Infernal Angel, but I haven't been able to find the third book in the trilogy anywhere: out of print on the 'net and absent in the used bookstore in Pekin. Therein lies the purpose of the e-book.
McLovin it like McDonald's! But I still love my paper books. It's a hell of a lot easier to buy a paperback and bring it home and read it. You don't have to order it on your computer and switch it over. Currently I'm in love with my paperback edition of Joe Hill's Heart-Shaped Box. Time will tell if I'll get tired of my e-reader or not and, that seems to be the question, doesn't it? Will the e-book trend die off? I don't think so. People didn't get tired of their iPods.
Information about whether the e-book trend will last came from ereads.com and Publisher's Weekly.
So, the reader isn't hard on your eyes? This is what's been keeping from purchasing one. Might have to check in to it.
ReplyDeleteSo you are reading Heart-Shaped Box. It's a great read. If you haven't read his newest, Horns, you have to get it. I actually listened to it on CD, but in my opinion it was even better than Heart-Shaped Box. I did a review on my blog if you care to read: http://chergreen.blogspot.com/2010/04/horns-by-joe-hill.html
No, the screen's not lit. If it were, it would hurt your eyes like reading on a computer, which I hate. Yes, Joe Hill is the man. I look forward to reading Horns. I've heard good things about it.
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