These devices are not only great for travel, but eliminate the problem of collecting stacks of books that you may never again open and read. I admit that when I am purchasing a book for reference that is relative to writing, teaching memoir writing, ghost writing, or marketing, I am more inclined to buy the print book. I like to have a substantial reference library that I can easily display for my students when I am teaching workshops. For fiction, however, I think it's the greatest invention ever for avid readers! The options are now becoming so plentiful, I think it is difficult for people to decide which e-reader to purchase. Each person really has to do their own research and weigh their particular needs and budget. I only see the e-reading trend growing in the future!

I love my eReader, but another thing I found isn't so convenient on it is a language dictionary (eg, my Spanish dictionary), because I can't easily flip open to relevant sections to check a word or phrase. But as Mary Anne says, for fiction, when you're reading something cover-to-cover, it's wonderful. I've been taking mine to all the medical appts lately and it's so convenient.

I found out today that people can read Amazon's eBooks on "Windows Phone 7." I can't imagine reading a book on a phone, but there must be some demand for that option.

There are Kindle apps for several smartphones as well as for Windows and Mac computers. I can't imagine reading a book on a phone, but I suppose if you don't want or didn't bring your ereader with you it helps to pass the time.

Be careful not to leave your e-reader behind! It's way different than losing a book.

Ross takes his to the Y. After being home a bit he realized he couldn't find his Kindle. He said, "Oh boy, I bet that's gone."
I said, "Nah, there are a lot of honest people at the Y."

Sure enough, it was in the safe. One of the guys who works in the gym turned it in. I love it when stuff like that happens. Ross gave him a gift card to Best Buy to thank him for being so honest.

Even though life can seem depressing after watching the local news, there are still a lot of good people in the world.