Those of you with a Kindle or other e-reader, come on in!

I got the Nook for Christmas and, so far, I'm in love with it! I am not a very techie person, but I love my Nook. I had wanted either the Kindle or Nook, but my brother decided the Nook was the better option for me and I think he was right. It's seriously awesome and I'm sure everyone who has received an e-reader will find theirs to be just as wonderful in the coming days, weeks, and months.

I'm not sure about all of the accessories for the Kindle, but, from what I understand, they are similar to what is available for the Nook. Along with my Nook, my brother purchased me a leather case. And, today, with money from Christmas, I went out and purchased a protective film kit so that my screen and touch screen would not get scratched. I highly recommend the film (the same that is used on touch screen phones and whatnot) as it does help reduce scratches, dings, and other accidents. And, the leather case is wonderful as well. I've seen neoprene cases and other types of cases, but I like mine the best - though it was pricey (per my brother it was $29.99). The protective film was $14.95.

My birthday is in just a couple of days and I know I'll be getting other Nook accessories and so I've made a list of what I want. I'll be getting an LED light as well as some gift cards. I saw the cases with the lights, but I prefer having them separate. But, that's just me. There are just so many accessories and so little time, lol. A lot of everything is not necessary, but I do think the case and the protective film are important. However, it's just up to you and what you like! I hope you love your Kindle as much as I love my Nook -- enjoy it! And, of course, keep us posted on what all you decide!

I got a Kindle for Christmas too, from my sister. I also got a light but she said she thought it would come with a case (hers did, it's an earlier model) so she is also going to get me a case. She recommended the M Edge cases.

I didn't see any covers with lights when I got my Kindle (in 2009). I have a "standard" leather cover and a separate booklight (which in a pinch doubles as a flashlight). I didn't bother with the protective film since there's no touchscreen and the cover serves as protection, though it's not a bad idea, especially if it's non-reflective.

I got the Kobo for Christmas and I'm having a BLAST with it! I really want one of the Fusia cases as well as a light, but everything has been sold out around here. I'm hoping that when I get paid on Friday, they'll have more stock in.

Just so we can help each other out, what are some of the best websites to get ebooks from?

I have a kindle app on my phone. Haha I wanted a kindle in the worst way ever but when I got my new phone I found the kindle app and its been heaven since then.....but not for bfs wallet haha although I take advantage of the free books all the time.

I just checked e-bay, and you can get two of the protective films for about $6, with free shipping.

We have an older Kindle, and really never use it. I'm thinking the i-pad might be a better buy, so that I can take it on the truck. In my man-purse, of course...

I've been discussing on another forum (and I mentioned it here) that magazine publishers need to start offering their full magazines in kindle or nook form, including all photos and advertisements. The advertisements are important, because that's what really pays for magazines, not subscriptions. And a significant portion of magazine subscription prices actually goes to postage, which would be unneccessary.

I bought a kindle a couple of months ago and love it. Games are half price right now and have been playing Scrabble as I love playing around with letters. I think I have most of their word games. I am on a mission to beat the AI without resorting to using the help feature. Probably impossible the AI has words I never heard of.

As for protective coverings, I just got a Belkin neoprin sleeve for $25. I really haven't been anywhere that I needed to have a light. The screen resolution has been really good even in sunlight or low light. I use mine the most on the Metro commute to work and I don't like bulky things as sometimes I have to stand for awhile. The kindle sans covering is perfect for me, thin and easy to hold. The sleeve though is a necessity as I throw it in my pack after my commute.

That looks really nice and practical if you're afraid you'll forget your reading light. The main advantage of a separate light is that you can use it when you're reading hardcover or paperback books or magazines. I've got an LED one with a clip and swivel head that takes two AAA batteries:
LightSource Stylus Booklight

I mainly use it when I want to read in bed.

For free e-books, try here:
ManyBooks
Project Gutenberg
ebook3000
freekindlebooks

That is the cover that DH got me to go with my Kindle. I LOVE it!! The light is really powerful and I can read the book in complete darkness. It's an LED and very bright. Plus I like not having to cart around an additional piece...

ENJOY!

I got a Sony Reader Touch for Christmas and looove it. I ordered a stick on protective cover, and a clear gel cover that comes with a screen protector. Plus, it came with a sleeve holder...thing.

I am considering buying a water protective cover... the only thing I miss about this vs books, is reading in the tub! So, water cover and I should be able to do that again.

Be very careful. Jamie knocked a glass of water over Sunday night and got my Kindle a bit wet. Although I dried it right away, I couldn't "turn pages". I had to use a blow dryer on low around the keyboard, then do a "factory reset". It's working fine again, but it took me almost an hour and a half this morning to download all my books again.

When I bought my nook I bought the neoprene case in hot pink so its easily found. I carry mine in at the gym and I thought it would be better protected. Got the hot pink LED light that clips on the top for Christmas for use mainly in the car at night when traveling..

As for site one can join the free library of philadephia for a small annual fee, download a certain application that the site mentions and use the site for downloading books.

If some of us have nooks we can lend certain books of ours for free with the lend me feature. I have a good 50 books downloaded (all for free) but mainly classics not any new ones. If anyone is interested though let me know.

I just bought my mum a Kindle, and got the non-light version of that cover - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product.

I got red, because it goes faster And it's her favourite colour... I figure if she decides she needs a light, she can get one later. She thinks she doesn't want a Kindle, but she spends 45 minutes each way on a train to work, and is an avid reader, so I think it would be perfect for her. I hope she does indeed like it!

I am such a moron, I got a sony E-reader months ago and have no clue how to use it.

I just want to get all of Shirley Jackson's books. When I search on sony's site, only one comes up and I have that in hardcover and its not my favorite.

What are Swag Bucks?

I wish I could use my Kindle in the car or on the train... I get motion sick if I read in a moving vehicle. I guess I could use it for audiobooks, but it'd be easier to carry my tiny Sansa Clip mp3 player around in that case.

The Kindle is supposed to also be coming out with a new feature to allow you yo lend books to others, with similar restrictions to the Nook (14 day period, can't lend the same book to the same person more than once.)

I bought a pink case for my Nook from Amazon that has a pocket in the front, and came with a car charger and protective screen cover. For $13! The case can double as a purse for me if I just am bringing my phone and cash or credit card somewhere with me where I'll have a wait (dr office, vet, whatever!)

I was just going to post that!http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Wireles...atures-lending

My niece and nephew both have Kindles now, so I can see us trading e-books.

Have you discovered the limited time offers in the Kindle store? You have to check regularly to see what books they're offering for free. There are some cookbooks right now.

As a non- e-reader person, I have to ask - why do they need a light? Aren't the screens backlit??????????????????

My phone had a built in book reader and has some books already stored on here, the choice isn't great but I'm seriously considering getting kindle so I can part with my books but I've spent years buying books but on the other hand its so much easier to read them on this

No, they're not, so it's very much like reading a regular book, and easy on the eyes. I've got the Kindle app on my smartphone and on my laptop, and it's harder on the eyes because they're backlit.

I have the Stanza app and Kindle app on my iphone! But I am seriously debating on finding a Kindle! I was really hoping to find one on craigslist but no luck yet! But I love that I can lend and be lent books on my phone too! SWEET!
We could start our own little TCS book club and trade books!