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This week’s topic is “Ten Reasons I Love X — could be a certain book, character, author, your indie bookstore, a fandom, a tv show, reading, a hobby, a genre. Honestly anything you want to gush about.” I debated listing the reasons why I love Young Adult but I did a similar discussion post last year. I thought about listing why I love dystopia or fantasy but again…been there, done that.
So I got to thinking about bookish things I love and there’s only one thing that came to mind over and over again…my Kindle. I LOVE my Kindle! It is my library and goes where I go. Here are my top ten reasons why I love my Kindle (and eReaders in general) in no particular order.
Ten Reasons I’m in Love with My Kindle
It’s Portable
One of the things I love most about my Kindle is that it is portable. I can take it anywhere. I can throw it in my purse and because it isn’t heavy (less than half a pound) I don’t even know it’s there. This means I can read it in the car line while I wait to pick up my son. On those mornings that I have errands to run and no one with me I can read wherever I go.
Reading at Night
This has been my husband’s biggest pet peeve since we’ve been married. For nearly ten years he’s put up with my reading at night, my bedside lamp on. Or I’ve read on the couch in the living room, often times finding myself asleep way past my bedtime. Since the Kindle Paperwhite came out with it’s backlight, I haven’t had that issue and my husband doesn’t complain. The light is so not bright and doesn’t keep him up. It’s perfect for me too, doesn’t strain my eyes.
Adjust the Font Size
As I’ve gotten older, my eyesight isn’t as great. I’ve never had to wear glasses and I still don’t, BUT I do like that I can adjust the font size to something I can read with ease.
Vacation Reading
In the past, before my Kindle, I had to estimate how many books I’d read while on vacation and then try to pack them all plus my other necessities. It was all fine and good when I was a kid, but as an adult I’ve found I read much faster. I hate not having a book to read and would often have to find a bookstore and buy new books because I didn’t pack enough. Now with my Kindle, my library is with me wherever I go. I can stock up on new books and if I read all those I still have access to my entire library. Isn’t that awesome?!
Read or Listen?
With my original Kindle (yes I have more than one…3 actually) which was a 2nd generation, I could choose to read or have the book read to me. I really like this option. AND I can even download the Audible version for a lot less than if I bought it by itself. I don’t listen to books as often as I did before I was a mama but I still enjoy it when I can.
It’s Organized
For my OCD brain this is a plus. Don’t get me wrong. I love seeing my bookshelves all pretty and neat, but there is something soothing about being able to organize all my ebooks into collections I name. For instance I have collections by year, author, genre, and type of book (arc or bought). I LOVE this. Makes finding what I want to read much easier.
It’s Private
Funny story. Four years ago my parents invited my family to join them on the beach for a week. Some friends from work had been raving about this book series Fifty Shades of Gray and telling me I had to read it while I was on vacation. Well I hadn’t heard of the book and didn’t know what it was about when I bought it to read. Luckily I was reading on my Kindle because otherwise I would have been mortified!!!! Here I was sitting between my dad and my husband with my mom and son in front of me playing in the sand when I start reading about contracts and butt plugs. I’m sure if I hadn’t already been red from the sun my face would have been the color of a beet!! With my Kindle though no one knew what I was reading 😉
It’s Convenient
I want a book, I look on the Kindle store in my app, I buy it, I start reading. All in less than 5 minutes. It doesn’t get much more convenient than that! AND with my library I even check out ebooks to read on the Kindle if it’s something I don’t think I’ll read again or is more than I’m willing to pay. Really I have all the books I could ever want at the touch of my fingers.
It’s Cheaper (well…most of the time)
9 out of 10 times I can buy a Kindle eBook cheaper than buying a physical copy of the same book. It’s crazy!! Obviously if it’s a book I really want I’m going to buy it not get a copy from the library. Cost is always a factor on if I can buy a book. Kindle makes it easier on the pocket at least.
Moving
This makes me laugh. I currently have 1,065 books on my Kindle. Could you imagine moving that many books?! I can’t and I’m getting ready to move in three weeks. We have three bookshelves that I’ve already mostly packed and it’s taken 20 small boxes to get all the books. Yeah, having an eBook library makes this much, MUCH easier.
Your turn! What things do you love about your eReader? Share Below
Brilliant list. I will always love a ‘real’ book but I can completely agree with all of your points. Kindles certainly do have their plus points!
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I could never give up a real book with the book smell and crisp new pages. But Kindles are so convenient!
Yup, you nailed it.
Great reasons! I resisted getting an ereader for the longest time but now I love it. So convenient. And vacation reading lol. I always seem to find a bookstore on vacation and even if I bring plenty of books, I always need to get something new. It’s like a tradition. 🙂
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Me too! Especially when I was younger. Used to drive my parents crazy that we’d be on vacation and I’d want to get a book ?
LOL yes! the kindle covers up what you are reading to discerning readers. My daughter is dyslexic and I love that her classmates don’t know that the books she is reading are below her chronological age so less teasing.
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That is good! I hadn’t thought of that reason for kids. Some kids can be so mean without meaning to be. Bravo to your daughter for continuing to read <3
Kindle’s are great! I have to say I go through phases of reading a lot on my kindle and then mainly reading physical books but I still would never get rid of my kindle.
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I do the same thing especially since I found BookOutlet.com. I had forgotten how nice having a physical copy can be. 🙂
I also kind of like the private part of Kindle reading. I’m not embarrassed to read YA by any means, but every now and again there’s a book with a SUPER teenagery cover…. and when I’m out in public I get weird looks 🙁 I also like that with the paperwhite the charge lasts forever!! Well, not forever, but a really long time 🙂
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I like the private part too. And yay for Paperwhite’s charge! I couldn’t tell you when I charged mine last and I feel like I read all day everyday 😉
I’d only add that I love how long the battery on my Paperwhite lasts hehe. Happy reading! http://www.curious-daisy.com/top-ten-tuesday/8-reasons-why-i-love-blogging/
Love the battery life too! I forgot about that point when I made my list.
Love your list. Sadly, I don’t own a kindle – they don’t sell to Portugal. I’m planning a trip to London, so soon one of them will be mine!
Anyway, I can have almost everything with the kindle app for my tablet – apart from the shelves organization which totally drives me nuts, and the light. Oh and the battery. Okay, I’m going to stop before I realize I want a kindle right now 🙂
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Lol! Hopefully you can get one soon. I think it sucks they don’t offer it everywhere. They are handy 🙂
I don’t have a Kindle, but I have the Kindle app on my iPad, and I’ve been using it more and more because of your reasons 🙂 Great topic!!!
I’ve got the app on my phone too in case my kindle is charging or God forbid I forget it at home. ?
hahahaha dying laughing about the Fifty Shades discovery! LOL! And all my yeses to this post! Love my Kindle!! They really could market it on the moving ease alone lol.
I really thought I was going to die from embarrassment while reading especially with my dad right next to me. ?
You definitely can’t knock it – a whole library in your pocket that is light and convenient to carry! I appreciate ereaders a lot more now I own one!
I love the portability aspect the most especially on vacation!
I adore my Kindle. I’m curious if you use any special apps to organize your books? I’ve had mine at least 4 years and am hoping to upgrade to a 10″ Fire around Christmas. Great thoughts!
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I have a Paperwhite and have created collections for my ARCs, TBR, and favorite genres to organize it a little 😀
I’ve been like “I want a Kindle!!!” for sooooo long but I’m always like “nah, I could get so many physical books for that money!” So I never end up getting one… But I do get Kindle books for my iPhone and iPad Mini and it’s so nice! You might have convinced me to actually get a Kindle… I know my iPad is pretty much an eReader, but it still quite heavy compared to a small eReader..
I read on my iPad sometimes but I like my Kindle better. Easier on the eyes and no glare outside 🙂
I really enjoy my Kindle Paperwhite some of the time! Most of the time I prefer a physical copy, but there are definitely situations where an ereader is the way to go! Great list!
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I alternate on what I’m in the mood for. If it’s a book that looks pretty on my shelf and it’s one I’ll read again and again I’ll get a physical copy.
GREAT post! I have to admit that I don’t have an eReader and I rarely read eBooks as I have a difficult time actually focusing on the screen. 🙁 But your post makes me want to reconsider!
I don’t have as much of an issue focusing on my Kindle as I do when I’m reading on my phone. 😉
I’ve been debating getting a Kindle or not for a while now and your post definitely convinced me of the many pros 🙂
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I do love mine ❤️
Oh yes, great pick for this weeks prompt! Love that this prompt means nearly all our posts are about something different. Great pick, I really do love my ereader, even if I don’t use it often. I especially love that no one can see what I am reading, even though I don’t really care if anyone knows. I love the light and being able to adjust the font size. I do prefer physical books, but I have a lot of love for my ereader. You can check my TTT post out here.
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I love being able to adjust the font size especially as I get older 😆
Yeah, I completely love my kindle too. I was an absolute naysayer in the beginning but I’m a convert now. It’s just so convenient – plus who can resist a device that lets you read about ‘butt plugs’ in secret! (Just kidding of course!) And, I don’t want to imagine packing that many books!
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Hahaha!!!! Exactly my point ? Currently I have 18 boxes of books and one more bookshelf to pack ?
OOh nice! I can agree with just about all of these as well! Though I still prefer my real books! And yeah…packing all those up one day to move out, is going to be painful. But seeing that’s the majority of my belongings it will have to be done! LOL! Hopefully future boyfriend of my dreams will be super strong! LOL! Great picks!!
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I’ve slowly been packing everything up for our move. I have 18 boxes that are nothing but books and still one more bookshelf to pack ?
I have a few Kindles before, but now I just use
Sorry! Now I use the Kindle app in my iPad. I also use audible to listen to books quite a bit. eReaders are great!
Great post! I personally don’t actually do a whole lot of reading on my Kindle–usually only eARCs I get from Netgalley or Edelweiss. But I do actually agree with all the things you said here. Kindles are so convenient!
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For two years after I was given my Kindle, I didn’t use it at all: now I use it every single day and can’t imagine going back to the way I used to be! I agree with all of your reasons for loving it, particularly the cheapness and the portability.
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It really pays itself off in the long run doesn’t it?
I’m not big into ereading, but I do love that you can change the font size! I don’t have an ereader now, but I read on my iPad sometimes and I do that on there. Great list!
All very good points – I even love that I can download library ebooks and audiobooks! 🙂
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I completely forgot about reading at night on my list. Nice list!
These are all such great reasons! I still have a ton of physical books, and continue to buy more, but I also love my Kindle for all the reasons you listed.
I do too! I can’t bring myself to not buy physical copies too. I just limit what I buy to my absolute favorites 😀
Other than moving, these would all be on my list, too! The font thingy is really helpful; my eyes aren’t as good as they were when I was younger, even with the right reading prescription.
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I still have a Kindle Keyboard, so no backlight but I can still have the book read to me.
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Great list. Having to move a 1000 books would be a bit like torture.
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