The Kindle
doesn’t give you that heft, you know, like when you’re reading a big damned book.
So when I, in the last two weeks, decided to revisit the Dune books, in as much order as I could muster, it was very misleading.
After giving myself a stiff neck (I prefer reading in bed to anything) the series has been read, all of them, including the sequels and prequels and everything they did.
And you never realize you’ve read through, like, 22 inches of paperbacks.
That’s a lot of reading. The other advantage of Kindle-like devices is that no one can tell what you are reading. No cover art to give you away. To the casual observer, your bodice-ripper looks just like the complete works of Josephus (in Latin).
Thanks, Hale! I enjoy many different genres of books, and while I’ve mostly gotten over my discomfort at the bulging pecs, biceps, and packages of the male cover models, it’s even better not to HAVE a book cover showing. Keeps folks guessing. :)
And Og, I have that same neck cramp, plus, since I also read plenty sitting up in a chair, my wrists hurt, too. Getting old is for the birds.
You could fix that by gluing some lead sheet to the case…
Actually, I’ve been thinking of making a headgear-type thing that attaches to the cranium and holds the kindle at the perfect distance and angle.
Do what I did…
Go to the Kindle store (amazon) and look under “Accessories.” I found a nice “skin” for mine. The designs are almost limitless, page after page. Saw one that was diamond plate, for heaven’s sake! I settled on a nice, granny-style Blue Willow. I think it cost $12.95 or so. Peel and stick.
Og,
If you make such a device, make sure to put a drink holder on it, so you can drink your beer/soda/tea (depending on what you are reading of course) Might as well go all out right?
Love reading in bed! But you’re right – a book reader may be a tad unwieldy….