And what about that colour screen at the bottom? Would it eventually show commercials for McDonalds’s on it? I’m fine with little chiclet buttons, I’ll survive. The battery in a Kindle lasts longer for it. Whatever, I like my Kindle, I’m not about to trade it in for a machine that doesn’t even work in the country I live in!

I get the argument for paper, and there’s no doubt that I love books in their standard form too, and for what it’s worth, not like every book I would like to read is available anyway, so I will still be reading paper. I do feel psyched about being able to carry a large portion of my book collection in one small format for the next 30 times I move in my lifetime. Let me tell you, packing and moving books is the worst.

And ps, I am a book hoarder. I’ve loaned out too many books and not gotten them back, so I am very cautious about that behaviour nowadays.

I personally have not seen it (nor the Kindle for that matter), and can not give an unbiased, informed opinion on it. Anyone considering the Kindle might do well to check out the “Nook” as well.

Sorry if this sounds like an ad, it’s not meant to be. It’s just that my sister has been talking about it for months now and to remind people to check out other options as well. (I think they’re others as well but I’m not familiar with any of them.)

Caitlin, I’m glad you’re enjoying the Kindle and that it is providing you with the “fun”ctionality you need. It’s nice to hear a “real” user talking about it and not some paid spokesperson.

I’m still a “paper” person. I can lend books to friends, donate them to libraries, or read while sitting on a mountain top without the need for electricity.

Luckily I’ve read most of Palahniuk already!