Warning: while this post has nothing to do with DIY, it does contain facts that need to be shared with the world
I am an avid analog reader. When I make purses one of the main considerations is, “could it fit my book?”. Even though I loved the idea of an e-book, I swore that I would never give up my paper pages. However, after receiving the Kindle 2 for my birthday in July, I quickly saw the light, which is why I am here to convince all you book-lovers that the kindle is the best thing ever.
above: actual reenactment of kindle reading
10. Smaller than a book. i.e. fits in every purse. Yup, even that one.
9. You literally don’t have to lift a finger to turn the page. Seriously. You don’t realize how much energy you exert while turning pages in bed; its exhausting! But now, just “boop” – page turned!
8. $$$$$$$$$$$ Did you know that kindle books are wicked cheap? They are. Plus, there are tons of free books on Amazon. I am reading Brothers Grimm Fairy Tails for f-r-e-e. I hear there is some sort of Library sharing too, but I’m not that advanced yet.
7. I sat at Panara Bread, ate a bowl of soup, and read my book, only this time, I didn’t smear my precious paper pages with soup fingers. Because if you’re smart and resourceful you can get your kindle to stand up on the table. BAM.
6. A plethora of sweet accessories. I’m pretty sure I had my amazon window open for 4 days before I finally chose this lovely beaut of a case.
5. The Coolness Factor. You know how every time you see one of these amazing kindle commercials you’re like “man, I wish I was that person acting out crazy scenarios set to music I like!” With a kindle, I feel infinitely cooler. On a bus, on the beach, whatever, you probably want to be my friend.
4. Finished your book? No biggie. Because you have a trillion more of them stored. And if you don’t, then..
3. Use some Whispernet. Google it, it takes too long to explain. But I will tell you that I checked my email and downloaded books while in some extremely remote areas.
2. When your dad calls you lame because you don’t have a smart phone, you can counter that you have a Kindle. Really, it makes a great winning argument for any dispute that arises.
And the #1 reason why my kindle is the Bee’s Knees: Hot tub. With one of the many options for waterproof cases surrounding my precious e-book, I sat in a hot tub in Aruba and read my stories. I think I even dropped it once, no biggie.
The bottom line: dear boyfriend got a lot of points banked for this one.
