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July 25, 2011 by MCM Mama 9 Comments

One of the reasons I put off getting a smart phone is that I was worried that I’d end up spending ALL my time reading blogs, checking email, and playing on facebook.  When I finally broke down and got one because I needed to be able to do work on the run, I stayed away from adding any game apps.  I spent entirely too many hours in grad school playing tetris and I just knew that if I added something like that to my phone, I’d have a really hard time putting the phone down.

And then I found e-books.  My library has a huge selection of books that can be downloaded for free.  Most have waiting lists, but you can put books on hold and you get notified when they are available.  I’ve currently got four books on my phone.  I find myself hoping for an extra wait at the dentist and long lines at the grocery store.  Kids want to play at the playground for hours?  I’m up for that since I always have a book with me now.

I haven’t decided if this is a good or bad thing.  I’ve always been a voracious reader, but haven’t had much time to read since having kids and never seem to have a book with me.  Now I’m reading every chance I get. 

FWIW, I always said I could never stand to give up real books.  Guess I was wrong LOL. 

On the running front, I’m still sore from the race on Saturday.  While I wasn’t thrilled with how the run went and I’m not happy about the current state of my fitness, the fact that I nearly passed out at the finish line and that I’m still sore two days later leaves me with no doubt that I left everything on the course.

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  1. Happy Hour Mama says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    I love your attitude! Thanks for giving me the inspiration for my run tomorrow morning. And BTW -how can you *read* books on that tiny screen?!

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  2. ajh says

    July 25, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    When you read a good book share! I love to know what people recommend.

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  3. Jess says

    July 26, 2011 at 1:21 am

    I always said I'd never give up real books too, but then I had kids and found out how much STUFF accumulates in a household with children. So, at Christmas, I went e-book and haven't looked back!I just wish I had more time. It's taking me about a month to get through the novel I'm reading now. And, it's good!

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  4. Jamoosh says

    July 26, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    I was skeptical of e-readers for awhile. Then my company bought iPads for everyone. Call me a convert!

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  5. Sarah says

    July 26, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    The iPhone screen is SO small. I have envy over my husband's Kindle!

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  6. Robin says

    July 26, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    As a librarian, I am happy to see you post about ebooks being available through the public library!!! We are still growing our collection at my library but already have a ton of users taking advantage. My husband has a nook but I have not really gotten into the ebook thing myself. I have a smart phone, perhaps I should follow your lead!

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  7. Marlene says

    July 26, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    I didn't think I could give up "real" books either, but now I'm hooked on my ereader! It's so convenient begin able to carry dozens (well, hundreds!) of books around in one hand!

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  8. Allison says

    July 26, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    I've been hesitant to get any kind of e-reader because I get all of my books from the library. I didn't realize there is now e-book checkout, I'm going to have to do some more research!

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  9. lindsay says

    July 27, 2011 at 1:25 am

    what app do you use to read them with?

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