But I realize, that it’s actually better for me. It will allow me to open up more space in my room, rather than try to squash another bookshelf in there. My room is not very large (I have a queen sized bed that hogs up too much space) and as a bibliophile, my thirst for books is insatiable, but I haven’t anymore space for them. (It does pain me to admit that.) It’s a heartbreaking prospect for me. Even if I donate books, I will only fill up those spaces with even more books that I really have no room for. It’s a bitch to have a small room. I plan on redecorating unless my family and I were to move, but being on a fixed income, the changes will be slow coming. I do have an idea of what I want to do. I will be donating some of the books to the local library, because I know they’ll be well loved there. [Support your local libraries!!]
I love the smell and the feel of a book. I love everything about them, the turning of the pages, the excitement of it all. Yet, with a Kindle, there is none of that. I admit that. There is this electronic object and yourself. You turn it on and you don't feel that connection straight away. But, this object will hold over 100,000+ books. That is a phenomenal number. I can keep all the books I want and never have to worry about them taking up space.
I can load as many books on there as I want, be they classic or brand new. I can still get lost reading over the words that the author has written--just as I do with a book. My imagination is still very much alive which is fantastic. I can see the imagery and be taken back in time or into a world that I never knew existed. So, there is that. I used to think Kindles wouldn't last. That they would fade away into nothingness and books would win. However, Kindles have lasted and as someone who needs more space in their room, I can see and accept the usefulness of it.
Will I get rid of all my books? Of course not.
Will I buy more books? Eventually.
But for now, I give in entirely to the Kindle and I even plan on getting the new one; the Kindle Fire HDX. It's lower priced, which is fabulous for me, and I have wanted a tablet for awhile. So, kill two birds with one stone.
I think authors would be happy that they are still being read, no matter the medium.
What do you think?
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