I was just thinking on the way to work this evening about the fact that most things I've said I'd never do or be able to do in my life I have done. Case in point: Nook. I do have a Nook now, and I do read it. It turns out that I read e-pages just as enthusiastically as paper pages. Yes, I still like the smell of a new book, yes, I still like books--yes, I like my Nook. Turns out, there is a big welcoming place in my life for both paper books and electronic books. I think it's possible that we may in future enjoy an illuminated book like we have never known it before.
It's also kind of interesting to me that I made the journey to e-reading before I acquired a Nook--lots of cataloging references have gone electronic; my own specs have gone electronic (I no longer keep pieces of paper at my desk to look up procedures), etc. So I have been used to reading screens for some time now. The Nook is like a nice shady area to rest in compared to the glare of my work life. I wonder if that was necessary for me to take the leap? In any event, I'm glad I did; I'm having fun with my little library (and I think I've sold two or three just walking around with it; I should get a free e-book from B&N!)
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