To Recap:
Day 1: Erin Condren Planners
Day 2: Grateful Bags
Day 3: Riley Clay Designs
Day 4: Sara Happ Lip Scrub
Day 5: Bible and Books
Day 6: Crock Pot Casserole
Day 7: Accessories
Y'all know I don't know a lot about electronics. I always say whatever kind of phone my children have is the kind of phone I'm gonna have. They will have to be the ones to teach me how to use it because I could never figure it out on my own.
So when they whole e-reader came out I was conflicted for several reasons. I know we have had this discussion before but I am a lover of a real book, with real pages, and a real smell that I can hold like a book was meant to be held. All that being said, I'm also close to being a hoarder of books so I have to come to terms with that. I just can hardly part with a book. I'm sure it's a sickness. On the other hand, I don't want bookstores to go out of business because a bookstore is my happy place. If I'm having a really bad day, I can go get a coffee at a book store and walk the aisles and I immediately feel better. Something about it is very soothing and comforting to me. So, all of that to say, I didn't really know about the e-book/e-reader thing. However, with much apprehension I said I would try it and D got me a 2nd generation Kindle several years ago. Well, as with most electronics, things quickly change and it become outdated and on top of that, it quit charging. But by that time I was on to my iPad which I do really like for the reason that it is a whole lot more than just e-reader. So, let me just stop here and say that I still bought real books but I read a lot so I was working both sides of the coin - reading some real and some electronic books.
Okay, so fast forward to about 6 months ago. D and I are going on a little vacation to a sunny spot and certain things become apparent. First, D won't let me carry on the airplane the 6 books I had been saving to read just for vacation (something about weight and having to pay and blah, blah, blah). Second, my iPad is big and more importantly, when you're in the sun you can't see a thing on the screen. So ... I began thinking I might need another option. I just happen to think that E's husband, N had got a Kindle Paperwhite for Christmas last year and I thought I would talk to him about how he liked it. Well, he did so I decided to go to the electronics store and actually look at one to see what I thought. I was pleasantly surprised. First, the Paperwhite is super light. It's size is small however, the print is big enough to read. As a 50-something, that is very important so I was good with that. Also, the price is reasonable. And one of the biggest selling points, you can read it in direct sunlight. And the battery life is amazing. I have not been disappointed with my purchase at all. Yes, I still buy real books but I do enjoy it more than I thought.
Also, I receive a daily email from ereaderIQ.com with the free and discounted books for that day. I've "bought" several books and cookbooks for free or a discounted price. You can go to their website and sign up.
So, here is a photo of the Kindle Paperwhite and link to the case I bought. This is the 3rd case I've had during my short tenure with the Paperwhite. So while my Kindle purchase was easy, finding the right case was not. This case protects, is small and just works great.
So if you have need for an e-reader, I highly recommend the Paperwhite. But keep in mind that I only have experience with Kindles and the iPad. This is by far the most user-friendly for basic reading.
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