The Kindle has landed

July 29, 2011

My family got me a Kindle for my birthday – with 3G, a smart blue leather cover and a light.

It’s like reading a real book – except not like reading a book. It’s just …different and amazing and very very dangerous. It is *so* easy to press a button and buy a book. Instant gratification!

I immediately went to amazon.co.uk and downloaded three free books: after all, I decided, people have been downloading my free book so here’s my chance to get a piece of the action.

My first three downloads are:

Wild Justice by Liz Fielding
Chase Brothers by Lauren Dane
Great American Road Trips – a Lonely Planet mini guide

Today, I’m going to meet Ms B and some Texan friends from C19. But here’s an example of my mum’s creative gift wrapping, with flowers from her garden:

Comments

1. On July 29th, 2011 at 5:11 am
   Stevie Carroll Says:
   

   Hurrah for the Kindle. One day I’ll get a proper eReader too.

   I like the door sign and the creative wrapping

2. On July 29th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
   Michelle Styles Says:
   

   I love my kindle. I have a pink cover.
   the best thing is the free sample downloads. It has allowed me to try a number of different authors, ones I had heard about and thought — well maybe.
   It is a tiny bit dangerous though…so easy to buy more books.

   It is good that you had a great birthday.

3. On July 30th, 2011 at 3:12 am
   Rosy Thornton Says:
   

   Oh dear, I fear I do need to get one…

4. On August 3rd, 2011 at 11:05 am
   Jinky Says:
   

   I’m giddy with joy that you stopped by my blog!! Thank you. I really enjoyed reading Wish You Were Here. –Enjoy your Kindle ..I haven’t gotten into ereaders yet ..some day.

5. On August 3rd, 2011 at 11:22 am
   Phillipa Says:
   

   Hi Stevie, Michelle and Rosy – have finished Wild Justice now onto Chase. Keep being tempted by new books on Amazon…

   Junky – I’m thrilled you read WYWH and enjoyed it. paperbacks are still so lovely though – mini works of art. 🙂