It is true. An old dog can learn new tricks. It is magical. Yesterday I sat in my living room right here in Chevy Chase, on the fourth floor of our apartment, and I perused a list of books on my new Kindle, then ordered the books I wanted. Within minutes, the five books were on my new Kindle and I could read any of them. The charges came immediately onto our credit card. Now this is magic. No lines, no calls, no e mails, no Fax. Just push the button to the books that you wish to read, and Bingo, the book is in my Kindle. So far I have not read any books on the Kindle, except a few pages of a book I ordered three weeks ago. It is supposed to be a comedy, but I don't like it, but so far I have not figured out how to erase the book, so I guess I will read to the bitter end. But I tell you, that Kindle is the real deal.
Ken gave me this Kindle for Christmas. I am always hauling books with me when we travel, so he is trying to get me to pack light. Also, he uses an electronic book when we travel, but his palm will only hold a few books, so by giving me a Kindle for Christmas, which he thinks I will not use, he can always take over the Kindle if it is left alone too long. Now so far I have only touched the Kindle three times. Yesterday I decided to buy some books so I will be ready for our next trip to Mexico. I figured out the system for buying books right from my own living room and I loved it. I selected from the category of History and Biographies and I am so excited with my choices. The cost is between one Dollar to fifteen Dollars with three books sold for ten each. Now I hope I enjoy reading from my Kindle.
My problem with the electronic books is that my habits with books are peculiar. I like to fondle the book for a bit before I open the pages. Then I read all about the author. Finally, if you promise not to tell anyone, I read the last chapter. Sometimes I read the last few chapters, followed by a chapter or two in the center of the book. Next I count the chapters and the pages. Finally, when I am sure that I have enough time on my hands, I start at the beginning and keep on going to the end, unless I am interrupted to eat. At no time can I indulge myself by starting a book in the evening, because I am prone to keep reading all night. My patterns do not fit with a Kindle. I will try to reform and read in the proper manner. I certainly love this ordering right from my own living room!! This old dog has learned a new trick.
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