A Book Note

Most of you know by now that I got a Kindle for Christmas and wow, do I love it.  Which you all probably also already now.  But I'm currently reading "Port Mortuary" by Patricia Cornwell and it's a real book and I have to say that in the 3 short months I've been a Kindle owner, I've become very spoiled.  Carrying and holding this 500 masterpiece is killing me.  I much prefer my Kindle.

I do have probably 50 or more actual books that I haven't read yet, picked up at the library book sale or thrift stores.  And with any luck, a library will open in this town of mine before I die.  So I know I'll be reading actual books for a long time yet. 

As far as the Kindle goes, I wanted to tell any other Kindle owners a couple of things I do. 

-- Since I have so many books to read, I can't quite yet justify paying for books.  So I check the amazon.com site EVERY DAY, that's right EVERY DAY, and scan the "free" books list.  You'd be surprised by the number of times you can find something amazing for free.  And free books are a good way to try books or authors you wouldn't otherwise try. 

-- Check the Amazon "Bestseller" list.  Those are the books that people paid for, but right now, 4 of the the top 10 books are only 99 cents.  Click around on those and see what other books people have bought. 

-- For these free or low-cost books, be sure to read the descriptions.  A lot of them are Christian fiction, which I don't always care for.  Read the reviews.  Some of them might only be partial books.  Some of them might be books from a series.  (I like to read a series in order.)  Most of the time, you won't have a problem, but it's best to know what you're getting ahead of time so you're not disappointed.

Good luck and happy reading!