[–] internet_nomad ago
I use the Kindle Paperwhite - but really any ereader that uses eink (if thats the term) instead of a regular screen is well worth purchasing. They are very convenient for traveling or if you like reading outside of the house, you can have a selection of books with you at all times and the battery life is usually a good few days worth at least.
I own a Kindle Fire HD that is loaded up with nearly two thousand works of literary art. Most of what I own was downloaded for free directly to the tablet from Gutenberg, Manybooks, or Feedbooks.
eReaders are my preferred mode of reading. I read over sixty books over the last year and its mostly due to my method of reading: if one book is starting to lose my attention, I'll start a new book for a change of pace. The Kindle is excellent, because I have an enormous library where I have the liberty of doing this without the need to carry multiple physical books.
The Kindle was one of the best gifts I've ever received. I was in a reading slump five years ago, because I only had access to whatever I could immediately find in my father's private library or buy at a store. Sometimes the book that I choose didn't interest me and it would take a month to read. But with a Kindle, I can just download whatever interests me and I don't have to be bound by it if it doesn't.
Also the Kindle Fire is nice, because I sideloaded Google Chrome and Anime Mobile onto it.
[–] melismatica ago (edited ago)
I think there are benefits to using both. There's nothing like having a huge library available to you anywhere and being able to take as many books as you want with you. I love being able to read in low light or the dark without a booklight and some batteries.
But reading a paper book is still so satisfying. So I still buy and read them. Mark-up is still overall easier despite the advancements. I am not as comfortable using my ereader in the bath (but I do) so that's another benefit to paper books. And no electricity required to power on. My ereader battery lasts a long time, but when it dies, it does so right when I want to read on the train!
I think they have different functions, and there is room in my life for both. Now if only there a way to increase my reading speed to supersonic so I could read all of the books on my extensive list!