gncifDec 17, 2022

Is buying a Kindle worth it? I'm looking at the Oasis, because I want the ability to disable touch screen and turn pages with the buttons (ya girl has ADHD and sometimes needs to follow along the line of text with a finger to avoid losing track of where I am).

I just love having a physical book in my hands, but I'm think the Kindle would be cheaper, and more convenient for travel, etc.

#Bookstodon #Bookwyrm @bookstodon

Show threadJucaDec 17, 2022

@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.

Show threadShield MaidenDec 17, 2022
@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!
Show threadJucaDec 17, 2022

@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.🙂

Show threadShield MaidenDec 17, 2022
@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.
Show threadJcmacomberDec 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.
Show threadShield MaidenDec 17, 2022
@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...
Show threadJucaDec 17, 2022

@Judeet88 @jcmacomber @gncif @bookstodon

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

Show threadShield MaidenDec 17, 2022
@juca If only I could have afforded to retire at 50.
Show threadJucaDec 17, 2022

@Judeet88

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

Show threadShield MaidenDec 17, 2022
@juca It's different in UK, we have the NHS although it's under siege by Tory RW gov.
Show threadJuca

@Judeet88

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

Dec 17, 2022 at 6:42pmWeb