For two years, I considered buying a kindle (an electronic reader). I hesitated because of the cost and the feeling that it was a waste of money considering that I could check out books from the library for free. The persistent problem that I have is that I seldom take the time to actually go to the library. I would find myself with some random, spare time that I could use reading if only I had a book. (I have always loved to read, but don't have all that much time to do it. When I did have the time, I didn't have a book that I wanted to read! A real dilemma!)
The other problem that I have is my obsessive nature when it comes to reading. When I would get a book or two or twenty from the library, I would read them non-stop until they were finished. Who needs sleep? Who needs to wash clothes? What dishes need to be washed?
After spending the last two Christmases (?) looking at and pondering the possibilities of purchasing a kindle, I finally did it. Before I could talk myself out of it once again, I hit the BUY NOW button. And, I haven't looked back since.
I seriously do love my Kindle. I have set limits for myself for how much I can spend for purchasing books. I also "purchase" as many free books as possible. I also look for really inexpensive ones as well. Since I am not usually "set" on a particular book, this works for me. Now I know some people are looking for a particular book and so the whole argument that "there are tons of free books out there" won't work for everyone.
I also am trying to only buy (with money, not free) books that I think I will want to read later as well. For me, those books are usually non-fiction Christian type books. These are also books that I can read awhile, set aside, and pick back up at any time. Or, re-read at another time. Which is why I like the Kindle. I can take all those books with me and can pick and choose when or which book or how much I want to read them without having to lug around a ton of books. For a relatively indecisive gal like me, that's a big plus.
A few of the books that I have actually spent money on include:
1. "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers. It is a christian fiction novel that I highly recommend.
2. " Radical: Taking back your Faith" by David Platt. I have just started it. I think it's going to be very thought provoking.
3. "Calm my Anxious Heart" by Linda Dillow. Another one that I really need to read.
4. "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan. It comes highly recommended but I have only started to read it as well.
I've also downloaded quite a few freebies, too. Some I've already read, some I've just got ready for a rainy day. I've also got the KJV Bible, too. There are all kinds of versions of the Bible available...some are free, others may cost a few dollars. Most all of the classics are free as well. I would like to read some of those as well.
It is really super easy to use and so convenient. I've only had it for a little over a month, but I think I am going to really enjoy it!
And, I am doing much better at putting it down and only reading for short periods of time. I will confess I have had few late nights but with a little willpower, I think I will get better at that.
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