By: Lindsay B.

If you’re an old-fashioned lover of books in their purest form (paper), you may have shied away from ebook readers and the digital book revolution.  Still, it’s hard to beat the convenience of having a thousand titles at your fingertips, especially if you’re heading off on vacation and purse- or suitcase-space is limited.  Maybe it’s time to go with the flow and give the technology a chance!

If you’re ready to try an ebook reader, then you have several options.  Let’s take a look at the Amazon Kindle, the Barnes and Noble Nook, and the Sony Reader.

Amazon Kindle

The Kindle has been around for a while, and there are a couple of different versions at different price points for you to choose from.  The Kindle allows you to download books from the Amazon store, as well as magazines and newspapers, all wirelessly, meaning you don’t have to plug in and sync your ebook reader with your computer.

Most of the available ebooks are affordable as well (especially if you’re in the habit of purchasing those pricy hardbacks as soon as they come out) with bestsellers running about $9.99 and many older books available for less.  You can even find freebies you can download in the Amazon library. (more…)