Hooked on the Nook
Time for true confessions.
I really want an iPad. I can’t tell you how bad. But I now know how Apple does things (after buying a few of their products)- they introduce the “must have” item and then a few months in, they add more bells and whistles, change the design, and drop the price. They’ll always have early adopters. And when my bank account gets a bit fatter, I may join that crowd. Until then, I’ll wait for the 2nd Gen, and ooohhh and ahhhh over Gens 3 and 4 until the next big thing comes out. But this post is about the Nook, not the iPad, so let me get to it.
I’ve been dying for an ereader for some time, as I’ve been dabbling with ebooks for over a year now (reading and writing). It was finally time to take the plunge. The iPad was out for obvious reasons (price point being the biggie, plus, I know I would spend waaaay too much time doing everything but reading books), and the Kindle, while being the first widely sold ereader on the market, never really rang my bells in terms of looks.
I’m a girl, I like cute things.
I’d been checking out the Nook for a while, especially after they put demos in stores. Once a week, I’d cruise by and play with it. I would stand there imagining myself reading with it in my comfy chair, until the impatient retiree behind me would start breathing hard because he was tired of waiting for his turn. It’s not like he had anything else to do. Anyway, once the iPad came out swinging, Amazon and Barnes and Noble responded by dropping their prices.
Yay me.
So, a month ago, I skipped my happy ass into BN, dropped my debit card on the counter, and walked out with a shiny new toy. Once it was charged, the melee began.
I combed through EVERY ebook category on the website, I played with every feature on the touch pad, and then after making several impulse purchases, I started reading.
I would say that it took me about 30 minutes to get the feel of the thing. Clicking to turn pages was a little weird. But then my story got good, my butt settled into the right spot in my chair, and the next thing you know, time was flying.
And I was hooked on the Nook. Stop rolling your eyes- you knew it was coming.
Overall, I’ve enjoyed my reading experience on the Nook, and use it pretty much everyday. I even fall asleep reading in bed, just like a regular book.
But one of my favorite things is this tres’ cute Jonathan Adler cover:
So, if you are on the fence about an ereader, I say find one that has the gadgety stuff you like, and then get to reading. There are enough of them out there now, so you definitely have choices. I like having wi-fi and the ability to make impulse purchases away from my computer. That’s just me. I can buy all the books I want, without crowding out my bedroom and making The Man grimace.
I’ll still purchase my favorite writers in hardback, but for everything else, the Nook will do just fine.
Until I can afford the next gen iPad.
Hey Diva!
Happy to read you’re loving your ereader. I almost didn’t try another after trying the Sony ereader a few years ago and not being able to get it to work. The people over the phone couldn’t help me either, so I brought it back to the store where they helped me to put money back into my packet it.
I read my very first ebook a few months ago and loooooooooved it. It was Red Hats by Damon Wayans. Such a great book.
My initial concern was how do I remember where I am. Shoot, that was easy breezy.
I too will keep buying certain books in the paper form because certain publishers are not yet utilizing the ebook format, so if I want to continue to enjoy their books, I have to get it.
Hey JC,
Have you you looked into a new ereader? The Nook is a good bet, and of course, I hear really good things about the Kindle. I’m really glad that I finally decided to take that plunge.
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hey, Diva.
I’m a Nook-aholic. So much so that I’ve gotten others to follow suit and purchase them as well. You’ll be glad you took the plunge; we all love it. I am currently reading The Passage by Justin Cronin. It’s a long story but soooo good. I highly recommend it.
Good luck and welcome to the world of the Nook!
Casi
By the way… for great tips, book recommendations and stuff you need to know for the Nook, check out “Unbound,” B&N’s Nook blog. You can find it at: http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Unbound-NOOK-and-BN-eReader-Blog/bg-p/Unbound
Glad you’re enjoying your NOOK, Djuanna.
- Paul @ B&N
I have an iPad. LOVE IT! Yup, couldn’t wait for the second generation had to have it. You’ll won’t be surprised to know that I do use it to read and do other stuff like play games. I try not to go online too often with it though.
I’m thinking of getting my son who hates to read books, but likes being on the computer an ereader. Preferably a not so expensive one.
Hey Diva,
I won a Kindle in a raffle at a literary event. I knew eventually, I needed to cut back on purchasing more and more books; there is just no more room. I have purchased one book and read it and it was a pretty good experience. I still like holding a book, however, but I will continue to use the Kindle for paperbacks; still getting used to it. I do like the look of the Nook.
Congrats on your Kindle win Dera! That’s a great prize. I use my Nook for my entertainment only reads, and I still buy books by my favorite authors. But it’s great to not have to worry about space.
I am so glad to read your responses about the Nook. I fell in love with the look of it. I will be purchasing the new Nook color on this Friday ehen they come out. I am so excited I can hardly wait to get it.
Hey Jennifer. Thanks for stopping by. I’m thinking about the Nook Color as a birthday gift to myself. Let me know how you like yours.
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