My 87-year-old grandmother, Marjory, reads more than anyone I have ever met. She always has. And she won't read a book twice. About ten years ago, she started her Book Bible - a series of spiral notebooks containing every single book she reads alphabetized by author. You should see these things. The volunteers at the library can't keep her supplied enough with their weekly 15-book deliveries.
Today she told me that my uncle sent her a Nook with 147 books already downloaded to get her started. She is one happy senior citizen.
Are you sticking with books or do you have a reader?
Happy reading, Gram!
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I'm a recent ereader convert and the only reason was because the Kindle Fire caught my eye. ;-)
I'm both, now, although I must say when my first book is published (yes, wishful thinking!) I want it to be in print.
I can see cases for ereader and paper and I'll argue strongly for both sides -- yep, on the fence and enjoying the view!
I couldn't imagine only reading a book once. The ones I really love come out every couple of years - I can't resist.
Annalisa, I know. I have a few favorites that I read over and over.
Alli, there really is something about seeing your own work in print, isn't it? Parhaps publishing in print is a level of achievement because that is the way it has always been and so a good writing goal.
Your Grandma is cool. Mine doesn't even own a computer. : )
I'd be happy if someone gave me a Nook with a ton of books on it. What a thoughtful gift!
Hi Rebecca - that is amazing .. what a great story to tell others - inspirational .. I'll tell the Nursing Home residents when I see them tomorrow ..
As Emily says I'd be happy if someone gave me a Nook with a few books would do on it! I'm happy reading though ..
Cheers - so glad to read this .. Hilary
I'm an ereader convert. I haven't tried to borrow books from the library yet.
I'm ALL about ereaders.
BUT if the cover is pretty enough, I buy it to sit on my shelf . . . i know. Superficial, but I do love a good cover.
I would absolutely LOVE your grandmother, and would love a peek at her notebooks, too. How wonderful that she can still enjoy reading.
As for me, I'll read anything I can get my hands on... whether it be made of paper or on my Kindle. (But I've read LOTS of books more than one time!)
I have a first generation Kindle (which now seems so old and extremely large!) with over 60 books on it waiting to be read and my boss gave me a Nook for Christmas. That only has like 5 books on it. I still read paper books but not very often.
I do have a Kindle. I've read a few books on it and will read more, but I prefer the real deal. I use my Kindle more for editing. I download my manuscripts on it and take them with me so I can read them on the go and ponder on what needs to be done.
Have a great weekend!
I'm definitely sticking to books. I love them, especially when the books look read, like when the pages are a bit yellow.
Emily, my Gramma is pretty cool. I just hope it doesn't mean less handwork. Her needle point is gorgeous!
Hilary, honestly I think one of the selling points is the ability to change the font size!
Stacy, I know a few people who are borrowing from the library on theor e-reader. Seems like a pretty good resource. Happy reading!
Jolene, I know. I do appreciate a good book cover. I have a few where it was the cover that grabbed my attention. Not superficial of you at all.
Susan - her notebooks are definitely fun. When she finishes a book she enjoyed, she will write down, in her notebook, everything that author has written and make a mark next to the ones she has read as she goes. She is a great test reader for me!
Christine, I can't help if wonder if our desire to stay connected to the "real thing" has to do with the fact that paper books are exactly what we grew up on. Makes me wonder about what will seem like the "real thing" to future generations. Hmmmm...
Lisa, I'd say you are well-equipped to get some reading done! What a thoughtful ioft!
Sabrina, you are a used bookstore owner's dream! Happy reading!
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