AudreyGrace Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Personally, I would never use one. It doesn't seem right to me.. Part of the beautiful reading experience is fanning the pages of a new book, amesome[color="#ffffff"]e[/color]bookmarks, and the satisfaction of physically seeing how far you've gotten. Not to mention the smell... new books smell amazing, old ones smell even better. (Please tell me I'm not the only one that smells books... lol). I know the nook and kindle might be more "eco-friendly" as an alternative for printing books, but... it's not the same. There's that difference between reading something like Augustine's Confessions in an old book as opposed to an e-reader. It provides that atmosphere of "curling up with a good book". I'm partly blabbering on here.. but I was curious to see if anyone else thought along the same lines I do. Pace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Might Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 You might be interested in the book "In the Vineyard of the Text" by Ivan Illich. He discusses the history of "bookishness" and the "culture of bookishness" that you're referring to. The culture of bookishness as we've known it since the middle ages is itself the product of changes in how books were presented and perceived. You mention Augustine's "Confessions." In this book Augustine happens to mention his amazement that St. Ambrose could read silently, without speaking the words aloud. But I do share your general mistrust of (or distaste for) ebooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 For literature, I need to have a real, honest-to-God book in my hand. For technical reading, I prefer digital media, preferably portable (à la Kindle/Nook/et al). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I have a Kobo ereader for convenience, e.g. traveling and taking to school, when I can expect that I might need/want more than one book with me, but can't carry around physical books. I also have it in order to access the enormous body of public domain work out there. I hate reading from a computer screen, and I don't want to pay money for something that is free online, so I use sites like Project Gutenberg to read public domain classics like Jane Austen's books, Mark Twain, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peach_cube Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 It is kind of a two part question. I answered Yes, but it would be a yes and a no. I have a kindle, and I love it. Very readable, and sometimes preferable to books due to how light it is, how it saves quick notes, built in dictionary, and I like being able to share quotes from things I'm reading directly to facebook. It will never replace books. I will still buy books and have bookshelves and generally allow them to clutter up my house. I find myself reading many of the classics on the kindle, since they are free, and most of my classics are in a bit of poor shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 It fills a niche. It doesn't replace printed books for the majority of people; it compliments them. I will most certainly never get rid of my nice collection of religious and fiction books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 [quote name='peach_cube' timestamp='1300232576' post='2220998'] It is kind of a two part question. I answered Yes, but it would be a yes and a no. I have a kindle, and I love it. Very readable, and sometimes preferable to books due to how light it is, how it saves quick notes, built in dictionary, and I like being able to share quotes from things I'm reading directly to facebook. It will never replace books. I will still buy books and have bookshelves and generally allow them to clutter up my house. I find myself reading many of the classics on the kindle, since they are free, and most of my classics are in a bit of poor shape. [/quote] Pretty much. I was hesitant to get a kindle. I love it. Practically speaking... it's amesome. But I'm not convinced, ideologically speaking. Still. For my circumstances (lots of free time to read and no extra money to purchase books and will have to give up my library soon as it is), it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyGrace Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) right now, I don't need one. I've honestly gotten used to carrying a billion books around I don't think i'd like an e-reader that much. I'd feel like I was betraying books.. lol I love libraries. Something about them... I don't know. I guess I'm just super old fashioned when it comes to books. Edited March 16, 2011 by AudreyGrace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 [quote name='AudreyGrace' timestamp='1300247706' post='2221068'] right now, I don't need one. I've honestly gotten used to carrying a billion books around I don't think i'd like an e-reader that much. I'd feel like I was betraying books.. lol I love libraries. Something about them... I don't know. I guess I'm just super old fashioned when it comes to books. [/quote] You'd be surprised whether you'd like one or not. I felt/feel the same as you. About betraying books. Loving libraries. The smell of books. But I still really love the kindle. And it kind of kills me that I love it. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'Monster Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 [quote name='AudreyGrace' timestamp='1300247706' post='2221068'] right now, I don't need one. I've honestly gotten used to carrying a billion books around I don't think i'd like an e-reader that much. I'd feel like I was betraying books.. lol I love libraries. Something about them... I don't know. I guess I'm just super old fashioned when it comes to books. [/quote] hahahahahaha bookworm! just kiddin! dont feel bad i like books and libraries too. i used to work at a library! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureSister2009 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 The only reason I would get it is because I want to read a lot of books and [i]I only have so much room to store them. So I think of the space.[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephrem Augustine Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I might get a touch screen tablet in the near future, probably a Creative Zii, which runs on Android (but I heard that the LotH app doesn't work on this one), I am holding out till after WYD. I have resigned myself to the digital revolution with all my music, and now my movies (That is, I will not purchase a DVD/BluRay that does not also include a digital copy). I haven't quite resigned myself to that as far as books are concerned, but I would be happy to have all my literature portable. Its just a harder sell in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephrem Augustine Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 BTW This article might apply here from Inside Catholic: [url="http://www.insidecatholic.com/feature/digital-spirituality-and-the-pilgrim.html"]Digital Spirituality and the Pilgrim[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YMNolan Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I have a nook color. It's amesome. Great to have all my books in the same place, especially a Bible and Catechism right there at my disposal. I can understand the people who say there's nothing like reading a real book and at one point I actually felt the same way. But I got over it real quick and I love reading things on my nook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I have a Kindle, and it's great for what it does. The biggest thing I miss is the ability to flip through pages quickly, or go back a few chapters to read about something you might need a reminder of. And, of course, the tactile qualities of a book. The smell, the feel, etc. With that said, the Kindle is great for just pure reading--especially on trips, when carrying around books is just not practical. Also, it's way easier to read a Kindle on a treadmill--it sits flat and you can change the font size so it's easier to read while walking or even jogging--a difficult task with a regular book. It's also great for people who like to read several books at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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