I Am in Love #WriteBravely
I never thought that I would fall so deeply in love but I have, and hard. I resisted the temptation for years and when I couldnβt ignore it, I treaded the path, gingerly and with a lot of skepticism. The initial misgivings were because I come from old school of thought. Since, I had taken the plunge, there was no turning back. Yes, I donβt do things half way. Before long, I realized that I was enjoying myself and that came as a big surprise! I thought that this was a fleeting feeling and that it would die its death soon. But, surprise, surprise, with each passing day, my love grew deeper and stronger. And I can say it boldly that my life has changed and believe me that it is not an exaggeration.
Yes, I am in love with my Kindle…truly, madly and deeply!!
It was 2014 and I had to review a book for a friend which was available only in the Kindle format. Prior to this book, I had read a PDF book on Kindle app which was a bad bad experience. Since I HAD to review this book, despite a lot of apprehensions, I read it on the Kindle app on my phone and I quite liked the experience. Slowly and gradually, I was sucked into the world of Kindle books.
When I won a Kindle in a blogging contest, my happiness knew no bounds. Today, I prefer reading Kindle books over physical books.
Recently, I had to review a paperback. I picked it up and gave it up after first chapter. Somehow, I found the small font size and even holding the book in my hands a bit cumbersome. I looked up for its Kindle version and thankfully, it was available on Kindle Unlimited and finished reading it in no time.
Yes, thatβs another thing I like about Kindle books. I have been able to read more number of books and at a faster pace as well.
The other day, I was checking a paperback and came across a new word. I kept pressing and holding the word harder for it to show me the meaning. It was a few seconds later, I realized that I was digging a hole in the paperback.
I carry my Kindle everywhere as it fits well in my purse unlike the paperbacks which can be sometimes bulky. In case, I forget to carry it, which is rarely, the books syncs across all devices and I can continue reading it on my phone.
My library cupboard is overflowing with books. In fact, the books are packed like sardines and this is when I have donated 45 books to a local library. Even if I want to, I cant afford to buy more paperbacks because I just donβt have space to store them. With Kindle, I can buy books to my heartβs content and that they are economical than the printed books is an added advantage.
I was that girl who believed in the smell and feel of a new book, loved caressing the glossy cover with my fingers, and arranged and re-arranged the books by genre, size, colours⦠but all that has changed. Kindle has truly transformed my reading habit and has made me more addicted to the written word.
Are you a Kindle convert like me? Or are you still in love with reading the good old-fashioned paperbacks? Or are you a bit of both?
Linking this to the Write Tribeβs Festival of Words
Day 2 β Prompt β Share about a resource/s you have or use
August 6, 2017 12:32 am|
I still find it difficult to read Ebooks. I don’t have a Kindle because it am not sure whether I’ll be using it. Thou I have downloaded the app and even have bought some books, but yet to read them.
August 6, 2017 12:43 am|
Ooh…i feel just like this, about my iPad and yes, the thing about digging a hole in the book… Been there, done that
August 6, 2017 1:27 am|
Ohhhh at first I was like “great, you’re in love!!” and then I realized it’s with a Kindle π Hehe! I’m a fan of eBooks too – so convenient to carry around and love how they hold my place on the page – but I also do like a paperback sometimes. So, I’m liking both π Cheers to love <3
August 6, 2017 3:57 am|
I prefer the actual book but I have used e-readers and they saved our lives when we lived in Peru where there was little access to books in English.
August 6, 2017 4:13 am|
I am not a fan of reading on a screen Shilpa, but my recent bottleneck is reading itself. I want to read, I buy books all the time and end up piling them on my table. I have a seperate section in each room I frequent with books many of which have been bookmarked halfway through. I think by the number of posts I have come across in this #WTFOW I would carve a time out to read.
August 6, 2017 7:02 am|
I am still that old fashioned person who likes to smell the pages of a new book before even having a look into the written text. I have come close to buying a kindle many times but then did not since I am not sure whether it will be worth for me. But I get your point, after one point of time, when there will be not a single empty place in the house to keep the paperbacks, I will have to get into kindle.
August 6, 2017 4:19 pm|
I feel the same way
….thought of buying kindle many times but the thought ‘will I be really using it ‘ comes up …I do read on Kindle app
August 6, 2017 8:37 am|
I’m still a Luddite I’m afraid, despite various reading devices.
Am glad you love your Kindle tho: reading is a good thing, whatever the medium.
August 6, 2017 8:59 am|
While I haven’t YET reached the phase where I press the paper to see a word meaning appear, I am definitely a Kindle convert. And usually, just the mobile app too as it gives me a welcome distraction during breaks from work, allowing me to keep the reading habit going π
Just the option of having 100s of books at your disposal at any given second is worth it!
August 6, 2017 9:16 am|
I lovey Kindle too. It’s best while travelling and bed time reading. But I like old fashioned books too.
August 6, 2017 10:37 am|
Nice twist to get the reader realize it’s kindle. After winning a kindle in a contest I am completely hooked onto it. Its more convenient, compact and somehow I don’t really miss the feel of books
August 6, 2017 11:26 am|
I use the app all the time, but I really need an actual device. Although I am torn due to my love for paperback π but the ease and font size of Kindle gives it an advantage π
August 6, 2017 11:32 am|
You WON a kindle? That is so cool!!
And yes, I have done it too – pressing a word for its meaning to pop up – in a paperback. LOL
I love the way you started today’s post….leading us into thinking that we are going to read a love story of two people. He he.
August 6, 2017 12:05 pm|
I read both on Kindle and on paperback. π I still lean toward paperbacks though. π 55-45 maybe. I used to detest Kindle books, but then, I read it on my friend’s Kindle, and quite liked the experience. So I bought one. I do agree it makes you read quicker π
August 6, 2017 12:10 pm|
I love both kindle and paperback. I will also add audio books there. I love listening to it when I am going around doing household chores or on my walks.
August 6, 2017 1:20 pm|
I do love the convenience of the Kindle, but some books are a lot easier to read as paperbacks. I guess I still love both, equally! π
August 6, 2017 2:35 pm|
Somehow I can’t bring myself to invest in a Kindle. Really strange since I am a gizmo freak and love trying out new technologies… but something about Kindle is holding me back….
August 6, 2017 5:09 pm|
I got initiated to the Kindle after much apprehension early this year. And lo behold! I loved it. Yes, the ease with which one can use a Kindle versus a paper back is a big one up-you can read in the dark, you can look for word meanings without trying to locate the dictionary and the icing on the cake-it’s so light.
But yes, I still remain loyal to my paper back and try and juggle between the both. Oh for the love of books!
I loved your post and your introduction had me intrigued. Thought you would talk about your partner. π
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August 6, 2017 5:14 pm|
Oh I’m still old school. When I relocated to Kuwait, I fretted for months about what to do with my books π π π For now, I’ve asked my brother to be Guardian Angel, but I’m definitely gatting them back soon.
I once read a PDF book on my laptop…and hated it! π Esp hated when I didn’t have access to the laptop and read bits of it via my phone. Don’t think I’ll ever go the kindle way.
August 6, 2017 5:16 pm|
I still love reading paperbacks ..tried reading on I pad but I mostly ended up banging my head with it as I used to sleep off while reading but with this post I feel I should give a try to kindle ..
August 6, 2017 6:33 pm|
I will try to get one. Until one, I like to hold a book and read.
August 6, 2017 6:40 pm|
Oh I have been unable to fall in love with it though I too have a house overflowing with books of all kinds and no more money to buy books!!! But somehow I find myself unable to make the transition!! Sigh! I am old, I guess π ssssssh!
August 6, 2017 6:53 pm|
Never used Kindle , though my husband has one and loves it. I still love the real books π
August 6, 2017 7:41 pm|
Call me old fashioned, but never mind. I am in love with hardbound books. I never prefer Kindle due to my high myopia. But want of space for paperback is the only drawback. I usually leave read magazines and books wherever I go like hospitals, banks, beauty parlours, temples …. By that I try to help some one to read …..
August 6, 2017 8:54 pm|
Love can struck anyone at any corner of life’s path… and when its Kindle….u just cant resist the pull! And yes as rightly highlighted by you its a kind of “small packet… bada maja”
-Anagha from Team MocktailMommies
https://mocktailmommies.blogspot.com
August 6, 2017 9:21 pm|
Now this is a love atory that I can handle. No tearful heatbreaks are necessary. Got to love the Kindle!
August 7, 2017 12:54 am|
Wow you won a kindle! Closest thing I have ever won is books π
My husband loves his kindle & im yet to explore the joys!
As you mentioned, truly, madly, deeply savage garden started playing in the back of my mind
August 8, 2017 6:49 am|
I do most of my “serious” reading–books I’m studying, analyzing–the traditional way because I mark them up and use sticky notes. Lighter reading definitely on my iPad using the Kindle app.
August 8, 2017 11:54 am|
I still don’t have a Kindle and have held on to reading only paperbacks. So far so good. π
August 8, 2017 2:22 pm|
No I never attempted to read on kindle, except a few small e books related to my work on the computer. I love to have the book in my hand, as too much on the system hurts my eyes. Glad to know that you have fallen in love:)
August 8, 2017 2:31 pm|
I am a kindle convert but not as far gone as you are :-). I still like my paperbacks though I love the kindle too.
August 8, 2017 7:52 pm|
Anyday, i’d love hardcovers if i can get a copy. Not a kindly fan, not a paperback fan at al. though.
August 9, 2017 11:24 am|
Lol … Shilpa this is so true!1 I was a hard-core paperback lover.. And even argued with kindle users on the demerits of using a kindle… Recevied as a gift from my husband and after that, trust me, am in love with it too…. I love the choices and the suggestions galore it provides… Its been a year now and I have read a great deal of books….
August 15, 2017 12:59 pm|
All these years I have been resisting kindle as I always believed that I am a big lover of paper books. But now that I am a mother of 2 and can not read at night (which I had been doing for ages) I am totally tempted to buy a Kindle. And I am sure once I start using it, I am going to fall in love with it for the fact that it’s so convenient, easy to carry plus affordable as compared to books.