For my birthday last year, I bought myself a
Kindle. Since then, I have discovered several things I love about it, and a few things that I don't. I love the idea that you can buy a book without leaving your couch, or from anywhere in the world. I love that you can have a full library of books contained in one slim container. I love that any book in the public domain, which includes all the classics and many books that are now out of print, are free for Kindle users. I love that the American Heritage Dictionary is automatically included in your Kindle and if you come across a word you don't know, all you have to do is highlight it and the definition automatically appears (this is definitely one of my favorite features). I love that you can highlight passages and even type notes about passages and that all of your highlights and notes are automatically saved and organized within the device. Also, if you find a passage that you want to share, you can automatically select said passage to be posted on your Facebook page or Twitter account (I have never actually used this feature, but I think it's pretty cool).
So, overall, I think the Kindle is pretty darn awesome. That said, there are three things in particular that I miss about books:
- The smell
- The feeling of paper against my fingertips as I turn actual pages instead of pressing the "Next Page" button.
- I have never once opened a "real" book to find this waiting for me:
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| Day 62: Arrgh! |
