Mastodawn

@gncif @bookstodon
I adore my Kindle for several reasons, but I still love real books, too. My husband bought me my first Kindle, because I read in bed, and he's a light sleeper. He was always annoyed by my book light, and the sound of pages turning.

I love the way it slips into the pouch on the side of my purse, that I can load it up with books for a trip, even audiobooks--- it links to the Bluetooth in my car. You will never be without something to read; you can have a new book in minutes.

Shield Maiden

@juca @gncif @bookstodon I got my first one in 2013 to see me through months of cancer treatment as I knew I couldn't get to bookshops nor local charity shops to stay stocked up. OMG....revelation!

@Judeet88 @gncif @bookstodon

Yes, I've had cancer twice, and my Kindle was always with me in the hospital, the chemo room, etc. A faithful cancer buddy. One of my roommates in the hospital had a million visitors: I had my Kindle.🙂

@juca @gncif @bookstodon When I was working full time as a nurse I barely had time to read for pleasure, but oh boy did I do some catching up in 2013! Since then I've lost count of the number of books I've read, but it's about two a week on average.

@Judeet88 @gncif @bookstodon

This may sound weird, but I can't fall asleep without my Kindle, and if I can't find it at bedtime, I panic. I wish they'd build a tracker into them, lol!

EllenInEdmonton

Dec 17, 2022

@juca
Everything Apple can be tracked! I love being able to play a sound to find my lost items.

@EllenInEdmonton

Oh, I didn't know that. Kudos to Apple on that feature.

You wouldn't think that a Kindle could go missing inside the house, but occasionally something gets placed on top of it, or I leave it in a strange place without thinking.

EllenInEdmonton

Dec 17, 2022

@juca
I can magically lose EVERYTHING! It happens most frequently when I'm thinking things through and then planning to head out the door. I walk around with objects in my hands and then lay them down in ridiculous locations! Monday was a big loser day but I was thrilled to be reunited with my lost objects.

@EllenInEdmonton

Yes! This is exactly how it happens!

gncif Dec 17, 2022

@Judeet88 @juca @bookstodon I'm an attorney - the first few years after law school I didn't have the time or capacity for much reading for fun. I'm in my "making up for lost time" era now 😅

Jcmacomber Dec 17, 2022

@Judeet88 @juca @gncif @bookstodon
Oh u are lucky. I retired year ago and planed to read but, there is always a but. Moved 100 miles away, renovating old house, building new house and living in old cabin that I am trying to hold together.
But reading is on my agenda. You give me a nice goal to shoot for. Thank you.

@jcmacomber @juca @gncif @bookstodon I worked so much overtime I was able to retire 3yrs early and had no huge outstanding house/garden projects so it was full on reading, sewing, tapestry, crochet, planting, collecting seeds etc...

@Judeet88 @jcmacomber @gncif @bookstodon

This is the life everyone deserves in retirement. It sounds wonderful!

@juca If only I could have afforded to retire at 50.

@Judeet88

Not many people can afford to retire young like that. Especially with health insurance tied to employment the way it often is.

@juca It's different in UK, we have the NHS although it's under siege by Tory RW gov.

@Judeet88

Ahhh, yes. It's wonderful that you don't have that worry over there. I hope you can preserve that for future generations.

Jcmacomber Dec 17, 2022

@Judeet88 @juca @gncif @bookstodon
Ahh sounds nice. I will catch up it you soon. Thinking like your 3 years overtime, mine is just 3 years of working for my self to finish stuff, then feet in sand with a book in hand.

@jcmacomber @Judeet88 @gncif @bookstodon

Renovating an old house sounds like fun to me as well. It's something I've always wanted to do.