I’ve had my Kindle since 2011, I think? Maybe 2012. I’ve read fewer than ten books on it since I first received it as a birthday present. But I think I last read a book on it over a year ago. Some might upgrade to a new device, and that’s fine, but I’m not. Why upgrade something I have no desire to use? So I’m not upgrading anything. I’m sending it back to Amazon for their trade-in program in exchange for a gift card. There isn’t anything I need at the moment from the site, so I’ll just let the gift card sit in my account until I feel like using it.
Do you actively use your Kindle?
Johnny Reads 
I do!
In fact I just upgraded to the new Paperwhite.
I love reading and there is no substitute for a real book in your hand but I have a real space issue so the Kindle is perfect for me… and if I’m not in a position to buy a book at the time, it goes on my wish list to buy at a later date!
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Hmmm. My current setup would allow for at least two more six foot shelves. Which probably equates to another 500 books. I’m good for now. 😁
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Lol! And here I am in a position where we need to reduce spacecraft books as my kids need their own rooms .. bye bye study 😢
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Ha! 😂
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It hurts to downsize the books… but gotta be done!!!
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Do you only read actual books? Or do you read downloads on your computer, too?
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Yes. I’ve never read a book on my computer. I’d much rather be lying in bed rather than sitting in a chair reading.
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I do most of my reading after my wife turns off the bedside lamp, so I pretty much don’t read anything unless it’s on my tablet. When people try to loan me an actual book, I generally turn it down and tell them I’ll download it… politely, of course.
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Oh wow. We’re opposites. I’ve downloaded books on my Kindle and left them unread for years.
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I have the app on my phone. (Samsung note 4- so biggish screen) I read the free book each month, and love it. I could buy a book (s) but I know I’ll never do anything else!!
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The Kindle First books? I’ve downloaded a few of them, but I’ve yet to read any of them. Some seem better than others.
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I was given one as a gift for xmas the year before last. To be fair, I only use it when I am travelling overseas or interstate as its convenient otherwise I prefer real paper/hardback books 😉
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Do you travel much? I don’t. Which is why I’m still getting rid of mine even though I’m taking a trip in May. I can read anytime. I don’t get to travel much. I’d rather enjoy the trip.
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I have a b/w nook reader. I use it when we go on trips while my husband has a kindle and is always using it. The only advantage I have seen is that you can have a whole lot of books on it and as long as you don’t archive them you can read the whole trip and not overload your car/suitcases with books.
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I’m actually going on my first trip in May. But I still think I’ll trade mine in. I don’t think I’d even use it if I took it with me.
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Normally I wouldn’t either, but it keeps me from having to talk to my husband on the trip. Peace and quiet! 😀
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😳
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Kindle? No, that gathers dust. I use my Kobo almost every day though. The kindle is too grainy, the book selection too awful.
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You have both?
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Yes, I actually had a nook, too. I’ve been a huge fan of ebooks ever since the Palm and Mobibooks 🙂
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Hmm. I used to play with them inside Barnes and Noble. That’s about it.
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I just bought a tablet and I will use it for reading soon. Right now, I’m listening to audiobooks on it.
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I thought I might do that on an iPad mini I bought, but it was broken and I had to return it. 😕
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Awww! That sucks!
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Eh. Probably for the best. I didn’t need it.
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I don’t even know where I stashed mine. I prefer physical books for some reason.
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I know you do. 😁
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I travel 45 weeks a year and I read 3-4 books per month. It just makes sense for me to use one so I don’t have to have a separate suitcase with books.
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Oh wow. I want your travel schedule.
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Be careful what you wish for. It’s not as glamorous as you might think.
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That’s okay. As long as I’d get to see places not near me.
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daily. But I have a fire which allows me to do a lot more than read. I use it to update my blog when I’m traveling, to respond to email, to watch netflix, and yes to read the occasional book. It’s a really small laptop essentially.
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Mhm. I’ve flirted with the idea of buying one for a long time now. But still haven’t.
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My kids do. It’s great for library books in my opinion. We don’t have any late fees. And my kids read A LOT. More books than they can carry when we go to the library, which is also often.
But personally, no. I prefer books. But that’s because I write comments in them that I want to read later. And I grew up with things like pencils and chalk, sticks and stones, and trees to climb.
Dave
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Hahaha that last line seems directed at today’s kids and all their technology. I like how libraries have adapted. Broadening their offerings and using technology.
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I used the kindle app on my phone to read some e-books I “took out” of the library, so I could have more reading options during travel without weighing down my bag, but at home, I prefer a physical book. Plus, they won’t just disappear off your bookshelf with no compensation!
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Ha! You’re right. Although I actually don’t think I’ll be taking any books with me when I go on my first real trip next month. I think I’d rather focus on my trip rather than on reading, which I can focus on anytime.
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If you are driving, yes, but if you have to go through the airport experience… Then, load up on the books!
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My boyfriend and I both actively use our Kobos.
When you’re a bus rat like my boyfriend it only makes sense since toting around two or three books every single day can get a little weighty
For me it’s the convenience for my beta work, I can use my Kobo, or my iPad if they don’t have an ePub version, and read the story at work on break plus there are some really wonderful free books if you know where to look.
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Hmmm. I see. Though I’ve rarely ridden buses. Even when I was in college 20 miles away I didn’t ride them. But I can see the need. Buses and trains. Could definitely get some reading done on them.
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