Books have always been a significant part of my life ever since I learnt to read. However a lifetime of accumulated reading material finds me running short of space to store any additions to my library, so an alternative solution had to found.
Books, by their physical presence, provide me with more than their text. Their smell, surface texture, weight and the requirement to actually turn the page add much to my reading pleasure.
I have resisted the idea of the ebook for some time, but now space pressures force me into trying one. I have been pleasantly surprised. The Kindle has its own physical presence, provides an acceptable tactile experience and an adequate replacement for the page turn. Above all it allows me to continue accumulating volumes without worrying where I am going to store them. Add to that the instant gratification of downloading a new book in seconds and the availability of thousands of free books via Project Gutenberg and I am more than satisfied.
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