Ebooks are hot, and libraries are noticing.
The public library conversation about ebooks is also heating up. Unfortunately, much of the conversation ignores a critical factor that makes ebook lending problemmatic. That factor is not luddism, but the simple fact that, for libraries, ebook economics doesn’t make sense…
I was initially dead set against using or owning an electronic reader device. I ended up caving in and buying a Kindle as I was looking for a way to minimize and simplify my book collection. An e-reader makes logical sense for so many reasons when compared to physical books. The space issue alone makes it a better choice not to mention that most books are cheaper than their counterparts.
I however am not always ruled by logic and regardless of “reasoning” tend to follow my heart. It is for this reason that my Kindle tends to lay untouched on a shelf surrounded by piles of books waiting to be read. You see, logic says that e-readers are the best choice but my heart and hands still think otherwise.
So, I came home yesterday after work and I just want to briefly mention that I was very tired BUT went ahead and vacuumed - I am trying to vacuum everyday and am 2 for 3 so far this week! Yay me! About a half hour after vacuuming the power goes out for no apparent reason - we are not having a storm or high winds so it’s a mystery and quite frankly really inconvenient! That saying, “you never know what you have till it’s gone” definitely applies to having electricity. You don’t realize how everything - like EVERYTHING depends on electricity - even the things that use gas - like the heat needs electricity (thank goodness for fluffy blankets). Can’t make dinner, get a drink from the fridge, use the computer, watch a movie or even use the land-line phone. WTH?
Yes, I know what you are expecting me to say - how i took advantage of not having electricity and got back to basics - went all cave woman, etc….well yes…and not so much. I did play guitar for awhile until I couldn’t really see anymore and I did read from my Kindle (love the handy little light I have for it) but then I layed down on the couch, broke out my Droid which still had some juice left and watched YouTube videos from my favorite show (L Word). When my other half got home we hung out in the candlelight which was the best part so the crappy power deprived evening turned out to be quite lovely ;)
Another advantage of the Kindle is that it comes with its own email address allowing you to email yourself PDF documents like this e-book, Project M-31. It reads just like any other book in my Kindle library meaning I can create notes, bookmarks, highlights, etc - very cool indeed
I started reading this book last week and have already started incorporating the email tips into both my Outlook mail at work and my personal Gmail account - good stuff! Oh and of course I am reading it on my Kindle (see “Why I Love My Kindle”)
Think for yourself and figure out what's true. Ask yourself what's true until you know.
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