Yes, I am admitting it here today...I won a Sony Reader (pocket edition) from Shauna at
Book Giveaways. As my friends and followers probably know, I have been very outspoken about equating e-readers with the devil. LOL! So as to not to look like a complete hypocrite, I feel I should offer an explanation. As many of you know, I am a college student. After having a conversation with
Sarah Winters (and others) on Twitter about e-readers, I found out that textbooks can be downloaded on to them. Starting in the fall, I will no longer be taking online classes and will be traipsing around campus. Carrying a small e-reader instead of lugging around heavy textbooks will be so much easier. Also, I'm hoping that the pocket edition has audio book capabilities. *fingers crossed* So, dear friends, please do not judge me too harshly. I have not crossed over to the dark side. I will still always prefer books in their "natural" state. Also, to pay $10 or more for a book that I can't even put in my bookshelf (except for textbooks) is something I could never do! I may download a classic or two, if they're free, but I will not become the next Darth Vader!
LOL! Congratulations on the win! I hope e-college-books work out for you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the win, but I will be keeping an eye on you to make sure you dont' start slipping down that slippery slope.
ReplyDeleteThanks Katy!
ReplyDeleteYes, Ryan, I will count on you to keep me honest =O)
We'll let it slide this time :). To be honest if I was in school I would totally be using a e-reader, hehe.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with it!
Congrats on the win. If I won one I have to admit that I'd use it too although that wouldn't make me give up books. This is just a guess but I would think that read walking works best with an actual book. That is cool how you can download your books for school since that certainly beats lugging them around.
ReplyDeleteWell, as much as I am not into getting an ereader at this time - if I won one I would definitely take advantage of it. So, no explaination needed here. And Congrats of your winnings!
ReplyDeleteFor what it's worth, I did not want an e-reader at all....I thought they were the devil. And then my husband bought me a Kindle and I am a convert.
ReplyDeleteNow, to be fair, my Kindle will never replace real books in my life....ARCs come to me all the time and I still shop at used bookstores just like before. But the Kindle did open up a whole new avenue and now that I've tried it, I can not knock it.
Hope you have as much fun with yours as I have with the Kindle!
Hey!! I have one just like it, except it is bigger...I still also like the real thing but I found, especially if I travel, it is very handy..I do not have to lug around big books... Congrats on your win!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by everyone with your kind words. I feel much less guilty now! =O)
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid they don't have audio books capabilities... but trust me, you will love it! I love mine! :)
ReplyDeleteYou lucky gal you! I have a Kindle and it will never replace real books, but I do love it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I was hoping to win, but at least you have good uses for it! I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you! I got a Kindle for Christmas and I refuse to pay $10.00 for something I can't place on my shelf.
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I have LOVED all the free downloads. I have zillions of books on my Kindle and I haven't paid for one!
Hi Sweetie :) I mailed off your package today with your Sony Reader in it. Please let me know when you get it! Congrats and I hope you enjoy it. ♥ (((HUGS))) ♥
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! I think you will find having an ereader is so much fun! I love my Kindle, but I promise it is not crossing to the dark side. It is just another way to enjoy books.
ReplyDeleteYou will have to keep us updated on your ereader adventures
OH hon that is wonderful congrats on your win!!!!! I have so been wanting an ereader just haven't gotten enough pennies saved up yet lol. Hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for the great comments! I'm feeling much less guilty and more excited by the minute!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Shauna...I can't wait =O)
LOL - that is fantastic! I have picked on one of my book club members mercilessly about her Kindle.... telling her it is not a book..... and then behind her back I Google info on them....
ReplyDeleteI have not crossed over yet but feel it is only a matter of time for times like now when I am on vacation in Florida and brought along 11 HEAVY books.
I too would love to win one, not that I'd go buy one or ever buy books for it (I hate DRM). Congrats on your win.
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