As a bit (ok maybe a lot) of a book nerd I have a particular fondness for hardcover books with textured edges and slightly thicker paper. Ahhh I feel happy just thinking about them. These books are especially expensive-sad face.
Here's the good news. Even though the feeling of a physical book is pretty fabulous, the best part of a book is the story. The real reason I love books is because I love stories. So it really doesn't matter what the book looks like at all..it doesn't even really matter if it's a book, an electronic version of the same words gives you the same story.
Confession time: I really really really dislike e-readers. It's just a personal preference. I look to hold a physical book and physically turn the pages. But the electronic or kindle versions of a book are often cheaper than a physical copy. Then I found out about bookbub and I came around to the whole e-reader thing.
Bookbub is service that emails you discounted e-books (kindle) every day. All you have to do is go here and fill out a little survey. Then everyday they email you books you may like that are on sale or even free. Yes you read that right...free!! And you get to keep the book on your tablet or e-reading device-it's not a loan, it's yours to keep.
So now I check bookbub email every day. I only get the books that are free and sound interesting. Now I always have something to read. I'm even getting used to reading on a tablet....but I still prefer a physical book.
Trying something new...that's kids stuff.
PS. Your school or local library is also a fabulous place to get books for free!!! Just make sure you return them when you're done.
PPS I'm not getting anything from bookbub for posting this. Bookbub is a service I actually use and actually like.
No comments:
Post a Comment