A Convert

Those of you who have reading a while have probably figured out that I’m far from an “early adopter” of technology.  I’m not one for the newest/latest/greatest of most anything.  I usually look at the trendy new stuff that everyone has to have with a bit of skepticism – you’re really going to have to show me why I need it and why I would shell out $$$ for it.  Don’t get me wrong – I love and depend on my technology – anyone who’s seen me with my iPhone appearing to be permanently embedded in my hand knows my addiction is strong.  I’m just sticking with my 4 until I’m both due for an upgrade and need to replace it.

When e-readers came out a while back, I met it with my usual – no thanks.  Looked like a fun toy but I would never give up a book.  I love how they feel in my hand.  I use my library, in part because New Britain has a great one, in part because I fear that we use them or lose them.  I love a good independent bookstore, especially now that they are a rarity.  An e-reader takes away some of the best parts of a good book.

Even still, I’ve kept an eye on what’s out there for e-readers.   I’m at max capacity for non-fiber related books (those have their own bookshelf) and never wish to move dozens of boxes of books again.  An e-reader is a perfect solution.  A few months ago, I watched a friend pull up a knitting pattern in PDF form on her Kindle.  It caught my interest.  Then I heard that you could get e-books from the library, which was enough for me to add one to my Christmas wish list.   I can still get books for free (!) and support my library and put knitting patterns on it and not pile books up on my shelves – sold!

Santa brought me a Nook for Christmas.  True to my nature, its the Simple Touch, the 2nd generation, just an e-reader.  No need for a tablet here.  Its brilliant.  I bought a book that’s been on my GoodReads list right away – a book in seconds, from my brother’s couch on Christmas day, made me giddy.  I added a bunch of PDFs of knitting patterns, including Daybreak, so I’d have them at my fingertips.  I borrowed Animal, Vegetable, Miracle from the library (the only downside is that most of the good stuff is out – but I put a hold on it and was emailed when it became available the next day). I added everything from my GoodReads To Read shelf to the wishlist on my Nook – just in case I need something in the moment.

Then I discovered something – I can read and knit at the same time.  Nook goes on my lap, mindless project in hand.   I’m in feet up, cuppa at my side, vacation heaven here.  Bliss.

I have to admit – had I known that, I would have gotten one a long time ago…