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I don't think I'll ever stop purchasing actual books and adding them to the bookcases in my library. I can't imagine not having the Harry Potter books on my shelves. Or the works of Jim Butcher. Or a copy of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Or a full set of Shakespeare. Or other volumes that have a special meaning to me, collected over the years. A library should have books, yes?
My purpose in purchasing a Kindle was, in part, to begin an endeavor I've been promising myself for some time. I had a poor introduction to classic literature that has fostered a life long aversion to them. Now with my Kindle, I expect to dip my toe back into the intellectual waters and see if I can enjoy some of the classic works that were previously ruined for me.
Another reason I bought a Kindle has to do with expense. I bought the DX version, so you'd think frugality wasn't a prime motivator here. But I've purchased 3 books during my first week of ownership at a total cost less than the price of a single hard cover. That means I can read a lot more for my money.
Believe the ads...Kindle is easy to use and easy to read. I find I read faster and with quicker comprehension on my Kindle. I don't get eye strain. In the week I've had it, I haven't yet needed to recharge it and I've been reading with it daily. It's comfortable. No matter where I've used it, I've been able to relax with it. I don't think I realized how much my desire to read was often impacted by discomfort.
I say again that my Kindle is unlikely to completely replace books. I have no intention of duplicating anything I already have in my library, just for the easy read it would be on my Kindle. I think of my Kindle as a companion piece. It provides an avenue to a book that I want to read, but wouldn't necessarily invest $25 to keep in my stacks.
If you have been considering the purchase of a Kindle, then you have my endorsement.
