And the really big ones are the library books, so you can't even leave them behind! I'll be curious to see what you think of The Magician's Elephant…and someday I am going to read Daughter of the Forest too (clenches teeth in determination). I have been meaning to get around to this series for years…
I resisted the Kindle for years and finally gave it. I have to say that I love it and wondered how I lived without it. I love that I can take it anywhere. I even wrote a blog about my mixed feelings on the topic….
YES. That is what I always tell people when they ask my opinion on the kindle/nook. I say I'd want one for travel, but that's it. Then I could use that luggage space for oh so many other things 🙂
I'm with you…on my trips to Frisco and Colorado last year books added an extra 5-10 pounds (more or less) to my luggage and also forced me to leave behind some clothes (priorities you know…wear the same shirt two days in a row or have an extra book to read…no brainer)
I don't travel “that” often (a couple of times a year) and at least one of my trips is usually a family vacation which generally means less “downtime” than business trips and so less time to read.
Still, as I lugged my suitcase around, I contemplated e-readers.
See, my book pile isn't so bad GOING on trips… It's usually coming back from them that is bad. They made fun of me at the airport one time… And, I kinda doubt that would change with an eReader. I might bring it with me, but I would still bring books home.
Speaking of books, I am looking forward to our buddy read. I actually might buy an e-copy, funny enough, because I have tried to read the paper version three times and still haven't finished it!
Yep. 😀
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That is exactly why I got an e reader for Christmas. I love my books… but for travel… my traveling reads looks much like your pile here.
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And the really big ones are the library books, so you can't even leave them behind! I'll be curious to see what you think of The Magician's Elephant…and someday I am going to read Daughter of the Forest too (clenches teeth in determination). I have been meaning to get around to this series for years…
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I resisted the Kindle for years and finally gave it. I have to say that I love it and wondered how I lived without it. I love that I can take it anywhere. I even wrote a blog about my mixed feelings on the topic….
-Shannon
http://www.storysnoops.com/blog/?p=1150
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YES. That is what I always tell people when they ask my opinion on the kindle/nook. I say I'd want one for travel, but that's it. Then I could use that luggage space for oh so many other things 🙂
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I'm with you…on my trips to Frisco and Colorado last year books added an extra 5-10 pounds (more or less) to my luggage and also forced me to leave behind some clothes (priorities you know…wear the same shirt two days in a row or have an extra book to read…no brainer)
I don't travel “that” often (a couple of times a year) and at least one of my trips is usually a family vacation which generally means less “downtime” than business trips and so less time to read.
Still, as I lugged my suitcase around, I contemplated e-readers.
But beyond that…I'm an old-school paper lover.
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See, my book pile isn't so bad GOING on trips… It's usually coming back from them that is bad. They made fun of me at the airport one time… And, I kinda doubt that would change with an eReader. I might bring it with me, but I would still bring books home.
Speaking of books, I am looking forward to our buddy read. I actually might buy an e-copy, funny enough, because I have tried to read the paper version three times and still haven't finished it!
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