The one exception to my No Christmas before Thanksgiving rule that I’m willing to bend on is my Christmas list. Now wait. Don’t worry I’m not selling out here. It’s more that I need to buy a little extra time to decide exactly what I want beneath the tree.
It goes without saying that I consume a fair number of books. Living in the Portland area doesn’t help since Powell’s nearly in my backyard. Not to mention the slew of other indie bookstores and big box shops for those times I’ve gotta get a fix on cheap mystery before the weekend. That’s not to say I don’t purchase books online every now and then, but I much prefer the experience of a brick and mortar store. I like to browse shelves and linger over a coffee. I like the low background music and lofty energy found in bookstores. That’s why the Kindle hasn’t appealed to me.
But now, Barnes and Noble is launching the Nook which might tempt me into diving into the world of e-books. The Nook allows users to lend e-books to friends, offers endless shelf space and cute covers. Oh no! It’s easy to envision myself lounging on a plush chair at my local B & N with my Nook in hand, or downloading a title while holding a hard copy in my hand.
Weigh in here fellow readers…To “e” or not to “e” that’s the holiday question for me this season. And, Thanksgiving is still a holiday too thank you very much.
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