My Nook!
I got this wonderful tool at the Romance Writers of America conference in Orlando this summer and it has changed my life. I can now literally carry 1,500 books with me anywhere I go. And there are tons of free and cheap downloads to nab. Of course, I had to get the Kate Spade "traveler" cover to go with it.
I just finished FORGET YOU, by my friend and critique partner, Jenn Echols. She really knows how to delve into teen relationships and make them come alive on the page. I also downloaded former Buzz Girl, Simone Elkeles' PERFECT CHEMISTRY and will begin reading that shortly.
Two of the free ebooks I got were THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN and Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN. It's amazing how many classics are available for free. I plan to catch up on them and remember how wonderful these stories are.
Have you gotten into the ebook craze? What do you think of it? I'll admit, I still love the smell and feel of a book and wandering through the book store reading the back and deciding which one will come home with me. But, for now, this is a really convenient device for me. Let us hear your thoughts!
Hugs,
Marley = )
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I am getting an e-reader for Christmas and have been going back and forth over kindle or Nook, so thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI just finished Forget You, too, and loved it. Jenn is one of my favorite authors, you are so blessed to have her as a friend and CP . . . and I am sure she feels the same about you! :-)
Happy Writing!
I have had a Kindle for a couple of years now, and my reaction is pretty much the same as yours. LOVE the convenience, but miss the paper format, so I continue to read and buy in both formats.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I am really liking is the free first chapter downloads. With so many books out there, it helps me narrow down my choices and make the most of my limited reading time.
A perfect example is FORGET YOU by Jennifer Echols! I downloaded the first chapter and got so hooked that I ordered it in paperback to take with me on my trip to Hawaii next month!
I haven't got one yet, but I think it's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI recently re-read Edgar Rice Burroghs "John Carter of Mars" series on my...wait for it...wait for it...iPod! 3" x 2" of pure pixel pleasure. It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be
ReplyDeleteI really want a Kindle for Christmas. I'm always forgetting to take a book with me and I figure that way I'll stick it in my purse so I always have something to read. Nothing could ever replace a real book though. :) And I really need to read Forget You. Jen is so fabu. I bet Midge appreciates you dropping the extra book weight too. :)
ReplyDeleteI have a Nook, too! I got it for my birthday about a month ago, and I love it already. I'm with you that my heart still belongs to the printed book, but for storage and traveling purposes, it's great. Plus I can play soduko anytime! :)
ReplyDeleteRachel...one thing that (to me) makes the Nook superior is because the Kindle is proprietary only to Amazon.com downloads. However, the Nook can download from anywhere. I really like that feature.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Marley!!!! I could go on and on about how I've been won over by ebooks--but I'll try not to...
ReplyDeleteI still love the smell and feel of REAL books--but as a lifelong bookhoarder, the Nook was the best investment I could have made--and it's paid for itself well over with all the free ebooks I download!!! I love that I can pick up all the classics that I want to and catch up, or that when I go on vacation--or even to work, I don't have to worry about leaving any of my favorites or new books behind, they're always with me.
I've read Ghost Huntress: The Counseling, Forgive My Fins, Lifted, and Never Cry Werewolf all on my Nook!!!!--And all before the bookstores even open--another big advantage to being able to download books!!!
@Jessica I totally heart the Sudoku feature!!!!
@Rachel and anyone else who's looking--Overall I LOVE my Nook, but that's not to say there weren't some kinks to sort out---Like I said, I can go on and on...but I researched this a lot before I bought it, but still there were a lot of things I didn't find out until I actually had it in my hands. It doesn't feel kosher to pimp my blog--but if any of want more info before you buy, I've written like three posts about the process--I think you can just click on my name to find my blog if you're interested...Best of luck, I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!!!