This week on Booking through Thursday:
Do you bring the book(s) you’re reading with you when you go out? How? Physically, or in an e-reader of some kind? Have your habits in this regard changed? (I know I carried books with me more when I was in school than I do now–I can’t read while I’m driving to work, after all.)
I think I carry books with me more now than I use to because for a long time, I couldn’t really read on moving vehicles. I still prefer not read when in transport be honest. Also, books are heavy. Even though I carry adequate bags, when I go out, it’s usually to go out, walk around, spend time socially, etc. Unless the book is a paperback, I don’t really want to carry it. I also seem to like big books. I am working at the moment so I bring my Kindle with me to work in the event things get super slow (like it was in the summer). I really like the ebook reader for that reason and it’s good to have it there just for the event that I’ll need to wait.
How about you?
11 Comments
Laurel-Rain Snow
Kindles are definitely handy when reading a big book…I remembering downloading some hefty books on it when I first got mine. Much easier to carry around.
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athena
Hi Laurel! Indeed it is! I love that I can place dozens of books on there and it’s no space at all. I still prefer paper though, but no denying an ebook reader is handy! Thanks.
Tribute Books Mama
I to prefer a physical book but the kindles are more convenient when on the go.
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/09/booking-through-thursday_27.html
athena
Hi Tribute Books Mama! I got my Kindle in the event that I move again. I use to have to give up books for that reason, but not with the Kindle. Thanks! 🙂
Valentina
LOL, yes, I seem to like big books too. They can be tough to carry.
http://carabosseslibrary.blogspot.com/2012/09/booking-through-thursday_27.html
athena
Hi Valentina! There is a bag for girls like us! Thanks and they are tough to carry. I do love books though. Thanks!
Tribute Books Mama
The kindle makes it a lot easier.
http://thecharacterconnection.blogspot.com/2012/09/booking-through-thursday.html
Susan
Book or newspaper or Kindle is essential for subway or plane transport. I guess any or all three are fine with me. Just need a backpack!
athena
Hi Susan! Yes, I’ve read on planes too, but I do like watching movies on them slightly more. For some reason, I don’t really enjoy reading in transport as much. Backpacks are handy though! Thanks!
jessicabookworm
I rarely go out without something to read just in case I end up in a queue or waiting for a long time. Now I have a kindle this is so much easier as I can carry a large choice of reading around with me, with very little weight!
athena
Hi Jessica! This exactly why I carry my Kindle around too. You never know when you need a book on the go! Thanks!