Well, I decided to buy a Kindle. I didn't plan on getting one because I like reading books - holding them, turning the pages, going to the library to get them, seeing them on my bookshelves... But then I got some Christmas money and an email from a friend. A book she had recommended was selling for 99 cents (The Kindle Daily Deal). I hadn't been able to find that book at the library or at used book stores. Suddenly having a Kindle seemed like a good idea if I could get books for 99 cents (and for free, too). I can't see myself giving up paper books entirely, but I do like having this option. The Kindle iPhone app is great, too! Tonight I started to knit a cabled pouch for the Kindle. It looks like I'll have to start over because it's a bit too big. Do you have a Kindle and do you enjoy it?
Thanks for joining me on my Drawer-A-Day Challenge (or Drawer-A-Week Challenge for some)! I'd say that misery loves company but there is no misery here because so far I am really enjoying getting things cleaned out and taking before and after photos.
I've started a blog to document my progress. If you are cleaning along with me and want your blog in the sidebar, let me know.
I too have wondered about getting a kindle. Two in our family have one. I have an iPhone and have used the Kindle app on it and I've read a book on our iPad. But I still think the books are too expensive. I do a lot of trading with Paperbackswap.com and it makes books super cheap.
Posted by: Jessica | January 02, 2012 at 09:45 PM
Love my Kindle. I've had it for a year and don't know what I'd do without that. Don't worry, I haven't given up books entirely. I still buy traditional books as well. In fact, I bought three the other day. :)
Posted by: Christy | January 03, 2012 at 06:26 AM
i sooo LOVE my kindle-you can add pdf files so easily (knitting patterns :-)) i still get books from B&N, friends and the library. i found a pattern at little quilts to make a fabric kindle cover that i'm going to try-a kindle needs pretty clothes too.
Posted by: lydia | January 03, 2012 at 09:13 AM
Pretty much love my kindle. I purchased a cover with light and can read in bed without disturbing my husband. It travels easily ... and I don't miss turning the pages or the feel of the paper one little bit!
Posted by: Robin | January 03, 2012 at 01:43 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE my kindle - it does mean I'm buying instead of borrowing and lending, but boy it's so convenient! it's small, it's lightweight and it takes NO hands to read (yes, I've been able to eat and to knit while reading... no comments about that last one, please :-) it's also nice to get samples of the books before I buy them. they're free (and fun) and I have a much better idea about the book than the 2-3 pages I might've read in the bookstore. (and I have a hardback leather case for mine with no plans to craft one - the hard leather makes me think it's safe in my bag!)
Posted by: Mary | January 03, 2012 at 06:58 PM
After resisting Kindle books, I have gotten hooked on the daily deals on free and low priced books using the Kindle app on my tablet. I have discovered some new books and writers. I cleaned out part of the pantry and purged lots of vintage Tupperware
Posted by: paula | January 03, 2012 at 10:50 PM
I've got to admit I'm sorely ignoring my Kindle. I don't think I've ever read a book on it, in the two(?) years I've had it. But I do love storing my pattern PDFs on it, it saves paper when I'm knitting or crocheting something. I think it will always be handy and when the publishers get on board with it and charge a lot less for the Kindle version than the paperback, I'm sure I'll use it more. Enjoy!
Posted by: greetingarts | January 04, 2012 at 12:43 AM
I love my Kindle! Especially now that the local library loans out Kindle e-books. They don't yet carry a whole bunch of books that I want, but maybe that will change in the future. And the Kindle app for the iPhone is awesome. I hope you enjoy your Kindle!!
Posted by: caitlyn | January 05, 2012 at 12:56 AM