Sara Nelson is the editor of Publishers Weekly, one of the review journals librarians read each week. In a recent column, she wrote about her dismay, when she realized she had left her new Kindle behind on an airplane. She tried to trace it, but such an unfamiliar device was difficult to describe. And Amazon has sold out of the Kindles, so having become accustomed to reading on the Kindle, she was most unhappy without it.
What’s a Kindle? It’s a simple–to-use electronic-paper display that provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper. It’s wireless. Purchase a book and it is auto-delivered wirelessly immediately. The Kindle weighs 10.3 ounces and holds over 200 titles. Curious? The Westport Library has an Amazon Kindle for you to try.
Go to the Reference desk and ask to try the Kindle. You can read The Wonderful Wizard of Oz- (try out the Kindle and get started on WestportREADS 2008, at the same time.)
When available, another Kindle will be added to the Library collection and available for borrowing. Meanwhile, come and try it out. While you’re here take a look at our old-fashioned books, too!
Happy reading…however it’s delivered.
Comments (1)
I liked the Kindle more than I thought I would, but I still prefer a book...with pages...and a good library to select my books! Thanks for making the Kindle available for all to try.
Posted by Norm T. | February 3, 2008 6:18 AM
Posted on February 3, 2008 06:18