Monday, April 18, 2011

Reading Naked at Home

Get your minds out of the gutter!

As most of my friends know, I'm a voracious reader. When ereaders first came out a few years ago, I really wasn't sure I'd like them. I like books. I like the feel of them, the weight of them, the smell of them. There's just always been something very soothing and enjoyable about getting lost in a good book, and I didn't think a little machine would provide the same feeling for me. Then a friend of mind showed me her new Kindle, and I was instantly hooked. I thought it was so amazing to be able to carry dozens of books with you anywhere in one neat little package. So I ordered one.

For the last 4 years, my Kindle has gone almost everywhere with me (even getting left on a plane once! Thankfully I got it back, and I apologized to it profusely for abandoning it like that.), and I've never regretted not having a physical book to read. Now that it's been a few years, my beloved Kindle was showing some age and slowing down some, and I decided for my birthday this year, I wanted an upgrade. It was a little early, but I got my new baby yesterday! It's so much smaller than its predecessor (which has already been adopted by Erin, who promises to give it a loving home), and I immediately realized that a cover would be an absolute necessity.

From reading some of the Kindle boards (because, you know, there are boards for EVERYTHING these days!), I saw that a lot of people say they like, "reading naked at home," meaning (and I warned you to get your minds out of the gutter!) that they like holding their Kindles without a cover. I tried that yesterday, and didn't like it. The Kindle felt too exposed (another naked reference - sorry!), and I kept worrying that it would either slip from my hands or that something else would happen to it. I'm not willing to take that chance, so I ordered a really cool looking cover that will hopefully be here on Wednesday. No Kindle-streaking for me! Now my biggest problem is ignoring it calling to me from the other room, "Read on me! Read on me!" while I'm supposed to be working. I will be strong... I will be strong...

6 comments:

  1. Well, I'm glad you're keeping warm! Tell me, how is it reading on a kindle? I would imagine that they try to make it easier than reading from a computer, right?
    Congrats on your new baby!

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  2. Teri, it's actually great. The so-called "e-ink" technology is wonderful, and the screen strongly resembles paper. There's very little glare, and it's very easy on the eyes. I've tried using our iPad for reading, and after a while I start to get a headache. But on the Kindle, I can read for hours on end, no problem (except for all the household chores that go unfinished - LOL!)

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  3. LOL. Love your 'reading naked at home' title to your post. Definitely intriguing. I have a nook (Barnes and Noble's e-reader) and I got an iPad for Christmas. I do like reading on both of them, but still like the feel of a real book in my hands.

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  4. lol, great title! I haven't tried the Kindle yet, but if I had more time in the day for such things I'm sure I would love it. I really like the fabric you have under the Kindle...makes your pride and joy stand out!

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  5. LOL, Esther! Those are the placemats on our kitchen table!

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  6. made me look!

    Love my Kindle and must confess, never read naked (and you can take that both ways). :)

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