The case for and against eBooks has been argued by most book lovers. I do not own an eBook device, but I do have the Amazon Kindle app on my phone. (An HTC Wildfire) The only books I've downloaded are the free books they offer (mostly classics). I'm currently reading a collection of Grimm's Fairytales. I'm not a big fan of eBooks, but if I can get books for free, I'll use it. Also, I'm not going to spend more money on a device that is strictly used for eBooks, like a Nook or Kindle. If I can read Kindle books on my phone, why bother? I much prefer holding a real book in my hands, but if I find myself waiting for something and I don't have a book with me, I can just pull out my phone and read a little classic literature. Of course, the Grimm Brother's Fairytales are mostly well-known stories like Hansel and Gretel. If you've never read the original Grimm versions, you really should. They are often a little more gruesome than what we were told as kids. I've also downloaded some Hans Christian Andersen tales because I've always been interested in that material. So, that is my stance on eBooks. If I can get it for free on another device I already own, I say go for it. However, I'm not going to spend money to buy an eBook device and strictly start using eBooks. I love my real books and I enjoy collecting them.
Still reading A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire. I have about 100 pages left, but it might take me awhile before I finish it. I'm not enjoying it very much, unfortunately. More on that when I actually finish it.
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