Now, I have to admit I am a hybrid reader (well, and listener for that matter). Fun fact: At about any point in time, I simultaneously have a book in progress on my Kindle, in hard copy, on Audible, and one that I’m writing as well. What can I say? I love stories. And, while I also love the feel and tangible page-turn of reading an actual book—and, most importantly, the ability to flip back and forth to refresh my memory on certain characters, dates, settings, etc.—I also love and appreciate the sleek beauty of the Kindle, particularly for the “hands-free” option. Hands-free you ask? Yep. Give that salty thigh of yours a little swipe of water (or a lick, I’m not above it) and the Kindle just sticks! Leaving my hands to hold on to the boat (if it’s a little sporty) or hold a drink and a bowl of nibbles. That’s a happy moment in Annie Land. I hope it is for some of you all as well.
We take a short break from our travel excursions—which are about to launch into MAINE for our first time ever, stay tuned!—to share this really cool SAIL Magazine article with you. Funnily enough, I’m actually floating happily in Maine while reading my Kindle for the cover shot below for the article. I had another great time collaborating with Wendy Clarke over at SAIL Magazine on this one: a two-part take on e-readers versus hard copy books. Although I am a firm believer in Book Swap Mojo (yes, that is a thing) and the thrill of walking up to a new marina book swap wondering what Pandora’s Box has in store for me—please let it be this guy—I scrounged around for some interesting and clever ways to expand your library on the Kindle for this article. Surprised myself, even, at the many options to scarf up FREE ebooks. Don’t miss out. But, inquiring minds want to know. Lay it on us, followers, what are you? An e-reader or hard copy?
I have to say I’m mostly an audiobook listener these days, just works well with my multi tasking, ADD riddled brain. But the e-reader is defiantly second for books. The ability to have multiple titles in a small package is great and the paperwhite screen is great for by the pool or beach. Magazines on the other hand are great on an iPad but the physical copy is still the best, especially a magazine with great photography because the photos are normally exactly how the artist wanted them to be, color correction, etc….. Cool article.
Hey Matt. I am a HUGE audio listener, too. It’s my favorite thing to pair with a long walk. I definitely love the ability to read the Kindle screen in the sun, too (it’s also nice for reading in bed more discretely as well). Agreed on magazines, too. Lounging by the pool with a juicy magazine has to be one of our top five favorite ways to spend an afternoon. Happy sailing!