This is more of a random post to let you know what I’ve been up to with the site. I would also request that if you have any suggestions, feel free to comment.
Books, Books, Books!
Love books. I could probably have all my walls lined up with bookshelves filled with books. Currently, I have two that reach nearly to the ceiling, but would like two more, as well as books placed randomly about that I’m interested in.
I’ve added to the sidebar some of the books that I think are fantastic. Going into a bookstore, I usually walk out with more than I intended, but love suggestions from other people what their favorites are and why. However, my books don’t detail my reviews or why I like them and they cover various topics, so if you see a book in an area of interest, just know that being placed in my “Books” links suggests that I think it is worth taking a look at.
Would love for you to leave a comment of the books you can’t live without, or a “must have” in your library for when you are looking up certain information, or books that inspire you.
I’ve been meaning to get the Amazon Kindle, but haven’t quite gotten around to it. Here are my pros and cons for procrastinating on the decision.
- I have been know to carry multiple books around with me. So the actual physical books can get a bit heavy and cumbersome. I can carry a whole library of books on Kindle and the weight remains the same.
- I take books with me on my scooter and they take up what little room I have access to in my bike. A Kindle would alleviate all of that.
- There are some books that offer a very luxurious tactile feel, not only with the look and feel of the cover, but the vibrant, colorful, and silky feel of the pages. Kindle does not do color (think cookbooks and art books) and if the book is designed with the more luxurious pages, you’ll never know.
- Purchasing a Kindle book is generally cheaper and some are even FREE. There’s a perk.
- Physical books are more difficult to transfer in moves and can get a bit haggard over time (I do make every effort to care for my books, but time has it’s aging process on physical elements).
- I have some pdf material on my computer that I would like to be able to read on the Kindle. Don’t think this can be done, but if anyone knows that it can, would love to know how.
I researched both Kindle and the Sony Reader (I love, love, love Sony!), but the reviews on the Sony weren’t very encouraging. So I decided to download the Kindle for PC to get an idea of what to expect. Downloaded a couple of free books, with the idea of trying it out, so far the cost is NOTHING. Some books I downloaded for free at this time are the following:
- The Art of War
- Edgar Allan Poe’s Complete Poetical Works
- Crime and Punishment
- The Beautiful and Damned
- The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
- The Prince
Will let you know my thoughts. Also, if anyone has a Kindle, tell me your thoughts on it. Would love to know! If you love books as much as I do, leave a comment here for your suggestions. Also, I hope you enjoy the collection of my own personal favorites that you might enjoy and let me know what you think.
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I too have been thinking about a Kindle, but just don't seem to get around to it – not sure I want to let go of my books. Now though I see that Barnes and Noble has entered into the picture with "nook" which at first glance seems a step above the Kindle, although it is a little smaller. Allows for expansion using Micro SD expansion slot, supports PDFs, MP3s, pictures and graphics, has a color touchscreen, provides capability of "loaning" books and claims thousands of "Free" books.
Now if I just knew someone who has this or could do an actual comparison with Kindle and Sony.
I forgot about the new "Nook." Thank you for the suggestion. That is why it is so hard to keep up with technology, there is always something new and possibly better coming around the corner. Will keep you in the loop on what I decide of the choices. Don't forget to let me know what you decided on and what "sold" you. Thanks much!
Layne
I came across some information on the "Nook." Check it out here: http://mashable.com/2009/10/20/nook-official/