Today I went to Barnes and Nobles. There isn’t anything special about that, but something is different. In my purse I had my Kindle Fire HD and I knew that I would not be making any purchases. As I went from isle to isle, I asked myself why I was putting myself through the headache. I really enjoy the atmosphere of book stores and I love books. Yet recently I have decided to get rid of the majority of my books and replace them on my newly purchased Kindle. This was not an easy decision. I have six book shelves of books and more in boxes. I love the way that books feel in my hand and I really enjoy reading them. Still there is good reasoning behind my decision. We will be moving soon and, well, my books take up space. Not to mention that the more they weigh, the more they count against my household good weight in transportation.
With that in mind, I went out and go a Kindle Fire HD and have begun to transition. I must say it is very hard. I just brought books for my summer reading and now I have to find the best way to get rid of them that will generate a revenue to purchase new ones. I do want to say that I am really enjoying my new Kindle, but I’m going to miss my books. One thing I think I may do though, is…not go to a bookstore just to look around. Then I’ll have book fever…
I’ll be ok…I’ll just take it one book to e-book at at time. 🙂
Oh, I just can’t do it yet! A friend of mine has a kazillion books and says that she will allow me to read them when the apocalypse comes and all our e-tools don’t work!
That really is a fear of mine….not being able to read because of no electricity. I love my library!
I really understand that perspective and fear. I’m not getting rid of all of my books. Just the novels and other books that I don’t fell I have to keep a hard copy to. I don’t think I would be able to get rid of them all.