Six reasons why I ♥ my eBook reader
I'm late to the game of eBooks and eAudiobooks, but ever since acquiring an e-reader at the beginning of December, I'm a full-fledged convert. Why do I love my eBook reader? Well, here are six reasons why:
1. Simplicity. The technology is not too hard to figure out, even for a relative luddite like me. There are lots of instructions out there, and you can find something tailored to the way you learn. See library step-by-step guides, attend a class, or Book A Librarian to get started.
2. Free books! You can borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks from the library, of course, but there are also sites where you can download books for free. I've found classic titles at Project Gutenberg. Now that War and Peace is sitting on my e-reader instead of gathering dust on a shelf, maybe I'll actually get through it!
3. Music. Most e-readers have a headphone jack, so you can fully retreat into a world of text and tunes, whether you're on the subway or on the couch.
4. Wireless. There are pros and cons to having wireless access on your e-reader. It can be a distraction, but come on, haven't you always wanted to see what Facebook looks like in black and white?
5. Weightlessness. Well, the eBook reader isn't weightless, but all your digital books are! We are talking the equivalent of thousands of pounds of information, magically stored in a device that's about half the weight of an average paperback book.
6. Art masterpieces. When you're finished reading, you can get in touch with your inner artist. The results may not be worthy of David Hockney, but it's still fun to try!
4 thoughts on “Six reasons why I ♥ my eBook reader”
Which e-reader are you currently using? I cannot wait until more books are available in e-reader format.
Do you find it harder to read then a book? (ie. More straining on the eyes).
I use a Sony Reader, and I’m happy with it so far – long battery life, and lots of storage room. I agree: the more eBooks the better!
I thought it would be more of a strain to read from a screen, but on a device with eInk, it’s not. You just need the regular amount of light you’d need when reading from a paper book. When I was testing one of the tablets, though, it was more like reading from a regular computer screen, and I didn’t like that as much.