Reading by Kindlelight
Yesterday was pretty much awash for me … after spending most of the day working, David and I went out for a late lunch/early dinner with plans to catch a matinee movie before settling in for the night. For some strange reason, I got really ill at dinner and decided to cancel plans to see a movie. I laid down to rest at around 6PM and ended up sleeping until 12:30AM! So yeah … my night was shot. Unfortch, when I woke up I couldn’t go back to sleep so I decided to do some reading on my fave new toy of the moment my Kindle 2:
As you may recall, David and I picked up a pair of Snuggie blankets at Bed, Bath and Beyond a few weeks ago (Snuggies, I might add, that got a lot of use when we were in Connecticut this past weekend) and packed with the blankets were a pair of reading lights … which came in handy last night. While David slept, I was able to read my Kindle and not disturb him. I managed to finish off my back issues of The New Yorker and begin reading a new book called Some Girls Bite by author Chole Neill. I was sent an advance copy of Neill’s book a few weeks ago but haven’t had the chance to read it … the book has since been released and, happily, I found it available in Kindle format so … voila! I downloaded the book from my bed on my Kindle and got thru the first few chapters. Some Girls Bite is the first book in a new vampire series and I am really impressed with it thus far. The writing is superb, much more impressive that that of the Twilight Saga books. I like that the protagonist is a strong female character rather than a weak one. But … yeah … that was my night.
Tonight, David and I will be making our way to the Staples Center to FINALLY see Britney Spears in concert. We have VIP tickets so we have to get to the venue early for the pre-show backstage tour … I plan on Twittering thruout the night and will take about a million photos, I’m sure. I’m glad I got the sickness out of the way yesterday so that I can enjoy tonight’s concert pain free. Are any of y’all gonna be in the hiz tonight? Hopefully I’ll see you there.
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April 16th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Can I get a free Kindle if I talk about it a lot on my blog?
April 16th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Hope your not pregnant…..kidding.
April 16th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Trent: Thanks for checking out SOME GIRLS BITE, and for your lovely review. Buying a Kindle is next on my list…
~ Chloe
April 16th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
I think Kindle’s are absolutely horrible, in my opinion. It totally ruins the whole idea of a book in the first place. That being said, I hope you have fun, Trent. Britney is so amazing and I’m glad you have good seats. From what I heard, she’s switching up some news outfits as well so hopefully she’ll add some different songs and what not. As for the Twilight thing, people don’t read it for its literature but for its story. I realize the writing isn’t the best, but, Stephenie Meyer still puts on a good story nonetheless.
April 16th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
@Chase — yes, but you can put on a good story AND offer the reader intelligent prose. i get the Twilight fascination but there is no reason you have to sacrifice good writing for good storytelling. regarding the kindle, i don’t feel it’s “ruining the whole idea of books” … in fact, i think it helps foster more reading. having entire books, magazines and newspapers all in a single device is a great way to get folks to read more. books will exist for all time, so don’t worry on that account. but sometimes it’s difficult to carry around so many books and, therefore, difficult for readers to utilize their free time when they are away from home. just my, $0.02 — i love my kindle.
April 16th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
I agree Trent. I can’t tell you how annoying it is (as I’m sure most of you know) to read a book within a day or two’s time, and have to take it back to the library only to have to search for a new one. Even checking out books in bulk can be annoying. Keeping up with the due dates, overdue fees, etc. I think the Kindle is awesome, and never heard of it until today. However, I doubt I’ll be splurging $400 on it any time soon. I guess it’s back to the library for me =)
April 16th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I will be at the Britney concert tonight. YAY! I’m uberly excited! Unfortunately i dont have VIP seating… I have nose bleed section. LOL
April 16th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Trent, do you have a book light for your kindle? I recently purchased this one http://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Bright-XtraFlex2-Kindle-Version/dp/B000TXZIDM/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1239913811&sr=8-1 it clips to the back of the cover and it works really well. I love to read in bed at night and was disapointed my kindle didnt come with a light but this is a great solution. I was told after I purchased this one on amazon that Target sold it for cheaper. Just a heads up!
I am going to purchase Some Girls Bite for my Kindle tonight sounds right up my alley I am currently reading the sookie stackhouse novels.
Have fun at Britney tonight!!!!
April 16th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
So glad you are enjoying Some Girls Bite! Is defenitely worth the read!!
Have fun at Britney tonight.
April 16th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
@ Jennifer – OMG, you read the Sookie Stackhouse novels, too!? What book are you on? I’m currently on: Definitely Dead. Anyways, I can see your point Trent, but still. The whole idea doesn’t really float with me and I can see how it would be annoying carrying books around, but, when I usually read a book I only read one at a time, not more than one. Then again, that’s just me. The Kindle doesn’t really seem very comfortable to read and I would just rather have a physical copy of a book opposed to an electronic device. If I told someone: “Wow, this book is very good.” and they said: “OH ya? Can I borrow it?” chances are I wouldn’t want someone to borrow my Kindle, especially since the price is so ridiculously high. I usually just buy my books, nor library for me.
April 16th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I knew we’d convert you to Kindle! I’m a Kindle 1 owner, but a 2 tester and loved them both. I picked my Kindle over an Iphone for an Anniversary gift and have not been sorry. You can bet I’ll be even more grateful for my kindle this weekend while I recover from my surgery! I’ll look up the book suggestion since I totally won’t be doing ANYTHING else :D
April 16th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
See you at the Britney Concert!!!! I can’t wait!! I’m stoked to see her!
April 16th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Another series you might like is the Cassie Palmer series. I love the series, smart ass chick, vamps, a pythia & warlocks… what more can one ask for?
April 16th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
@Heather — if you haven’t, you should check out Stephen King’s novella UR … it was written exclusively for the Kindle. it’s a fun story :)
April 16th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Fun! It looks like a handy-dandy gaget…..but does it come in any other colors?
April 16th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I hope you have a lot of fun tonight Trent. I saw her Sunday night, and well, just don’t get your hopes up too high. She looks great, but the concert is not going to be the best you’ve ever seen, by a long shot. Keep your expectations in the middle and you’ll have a great time!
April 16th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
@razzle dazzle – unfortch not yet but there are skins you can buy for them or colored covers… Mine is bright red… love it!
April 16th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Hey, those of u that are reading the Sookie Stackhouse books, I read the first one in 4 days! It was great, I loved it and have been back for more. I was a “True Blood” fan from the beginning but once I heard it was a book I had to check it out. I love to read, I’m reading or buying or putting a book name on my list @least once a day.
April 16th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
@Chase I am a newbie to the Sookie Stackhouse novels I am just about finished with Dead in Dallas they are such fast and fun reads and much better written then the Twilight series. Can’t wait for the second season of True Blood to start!!!
April 16th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Ooo, I know… How about you also blog/advertise about the PFAW and maybe buy your own “reformed gay” t-shirt, because, hell, they don’t affect your life in the least, right?
Jesus Trent, are you at all aware of the horrendous behavior of Amazon lately? Do you even care?
I think I’m done reading this blog. You should be ashamed.
April 16th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Ok this Kindle thing I need some info please?? Its a toy right! I can download books on my blackberry and laptop also, so what’s the big benefit in the Kindle? How do you get the books for the devise? Does it have internet? What’s the average cost for the books?? Just wondering I love to read and I am always buying books and have millions of books I end up donating them to various organizations. Maybe this is something I may enjoy owning not real sure!!!
April 16th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
I am seriously looking at the Kindle, but I have a question that I haven’t been able find an answer for… Are you able to read it during take-off/landing on flights?
April 16th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
@ Jennifer – I know, right? I’m just glad Sookie doesn’t get on my nerves all the effing time like Bella did in the Twilight series. Charlaine is a better author than Stephenie Meyer but one thing that annoys me with the Sookie novels is that she uses the semi colon mark too much and she goes into mini summaries that annoy me also. How do you like Bill? I totally don’t like Anna Paquin as Sookie and Bill in TB doesn’t really fit my picture of him in my head… I haven’t watched the season but I’ve seen lots of clips.
April 17th, 2009 at 6:48 am
I love my Kindle – what is the difference between the original and the Kindle 2? I also need to have “real” books also – as I am sort of a book whore, I like having several “to reads” both on my Kindle and on my bookshelf. Is there a special reading light for a Kindle? Thanks for any help!
April 17th, 2009 at 7:09 am
I too am reading the Sookie Stackhouse books :). I’m on “Dead to the World.” I appreciate anything that is getting people to read, so bravo for the Kindle. I personally prefer reading things in hard copy. There is something about cuddling into bed and flipping pages that makes me happy.
April 17th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
@Chase I enjoy Anna Paquin as Sookie it is the actor who plays Bill I am not too crazy about. In the books (at least) so far he seems a lot less aggressive and serious than he is in the series. If you ever do decide to watch the series as a whole you were so how incredibly different the series is from the books that’s why I’m glad I am reading the novels.
April 18th, 2009 at 1:05 am
@ Jennifer – totally! I just don’t think Anna Paquin is pretty enough for Sookie… that’s just me. I watched end of the episode of season 1 and Bill died? WTF. Oh, and Ally, “Dea to the World” and “Definitely Dead” are my favorites from the series so far.