It's an Ipad Made of Trees...

I was roaming around the internet and stumbled across this image, which at first made me chuckle.  But then, it made me a little sad inside.  In this electronic age, how many people actually still read books? Yes I know there are many of us that read, but... who still picks up a book rather than an e-reader or a tablet? I for one, still love to pick up a good book. My e-reader is used mainly when I am on the go and don't have the space to pack a few books with me.  I love holding a book, turning the pages just, the whole experience of flipping pages back and forth rather than holding an e-reader or tablet and just turning the page with a swipe of my finger on the screen. It's just not the same. 

Quick Update

So, I flew right through "A Deal To Die For" and was really surprised when my Mom brought me a gift... which was Sophie Kinsella's book called "Wedding Night" I've been wanting to read it, and have read some bad reviews on how the characters were, the story line etc... but I am someone who likes to make their own mind up on a book. I LOVED it! It kept me laughing and I think I finished the book actually in about 2 days, maybe 4 at the most (my time runs together some days when I am reading hahaha)

I need to do a proper review of the book and I was intending on doing it today. I went to the library to return a couple of books that I just wasn't interested in and ended up getting... yeah get this one... another 12 books! Plus they had a hold there for me when I got up to the check out desk! So I'll be reading tons and tons :)

I'm so happy that they had my reserved copy of Emily Giffen's brand new book The One & Only and I'm going to be jumping into it as soon as I finish writing this post! Giffen is one of my favourite writers. I love her characters, the stories are really fun to read and keep my interest.  I've read that a lot of people have been unhappy with this book but that is not going to keep me from reading.. though it does have to do with football, which I don't understand at all. Hopefully it will be just as fun as her other novels.  

Here's to a fun night sitting on the patio and reading!

Currently Reading: A Deal To Die For

And I am back on track now!
My library card is renewed and I went on a borrowing spree from the library. My current book on the go is titled "A Deal To Die For" by Josie Belle, the 2nd in her series of "The Good Buy Girls"

I completely enjoyed her first in the series called "50% Off Murder" and I am excited to start the next book. Her characters are so likable and like me, love to get a good bargain and clip coupons. They are somewhat of kindred spirits for me, though my shopping sprees are for less 'fancy' clothing items.

If you enjoy cozy mysteries then this is definitely an author that you should give a try. Her books aren't boring and the story moves along well. There is a good mix of comedy along the way and I found myself wondering what was going to happen to these ladies next.

I am 28 books behind on my reading goal for this year, so I hope that my short attention span will let me catch up a bit each month. I've borrowed about a dozen books or so from the library so... here's hoping I don't have to renew! ;)

Until the next update, happy reading!

Well.. today :) I meant to post this yesterday. It's the start of the new year. Embrace 2013 for the good and the bad... all of these experiences have made you the person that you are. Now, wave goodbye to 2013 and grab 2014 and make it your own. The year is fresh. What kind of story are you going to write?

Book VS E-Reader: Which is best?

I only recently purchased an e-reader. I got a crazy good deal on a Kobo Glo. For the longest time, I wouldn't even consider purchasing one. My main argument was that I really preferred reading an actual book. Which is better?

I like them both. It was nothing for me to be sitting somewhere and pull a book out of my purse. I always had a book with me if my purse was big enough to hold it. My e-reader is just the same size dimension wise (not thickness of a book of course)

The e-reader is great.. it's very portable and I can store more than one book on it at a time. I am one of those people who normally have anywhere from 1 - 4 books on the go. I blame my short attention span.

But there is just something about opening up a brand new book, cover not cracked.. or picking up an old classic and the smell of the book.. there's just something about it I love


So which do you prefer? Book... or E-reader?
I am not convinced one is really that much better than the other. I am still holding on to both.