This might be the last IMM post I do for a while. I’m being very strict with myself when it comes to acquiring new books and requesting ARCs, since my TBR pile is getting out of control. I’ve accepted the fact that I can no longer go on gathering books, not having enough time to read them, yet continuing to buy/borrow/request more. It’s not healthy behaviour, and along with it comes the stress and defeat of having a huge TBR pile. So I’m taking some time to de-stress and focus on the books I have. I bought them to enjoy, and I’m going to do just that.
That said, my one bookish purchase for the week wasn’t a book at all. I preordered a Kobo Mini. It’s a pocket-sized ereader that looks to be about the size of a large cellphone, due to ship in early October. I’ve been considering whether to incorporate epub into my reading habits for a long time, since so far I’ve been pretty loyal to mobi. I figured now was a good time to invest, since the Mini looks so convenient and is as a very reasonable price. I also like the idea of integrated social media tools on an ereader. The only thing that concerns me is that a smaller screen size might mean more page turns, and therefore more clicking/tapping. When it gets here in about a month, I’ll post a product review.
The Kobo Mini is adorable! I didn’t know it existed until your post.
As for screen size — I read almost all ebooks on my cellphone (excluding PDFs, they’re just too clunky) and you get used to tapping. It’s an automatic thing you get used to. I think I notice page turning more when I read on my tablet, honestly.
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They just announced it last week and started taking preorders
I agree, it is adorable.
I’ve only ever read one book on my phone (iPhone) and after a while I was able to get into a groove with the tapping/scrolling. It’s just distracting when you first begin reading an it feels like all you’re doing is turning pages.
I have the same problem. I’m considering doing the same, I’ve actually lessened my hoarding, <a href="My IMM“>my IMM for the week only has books I received from tours. Hopefully I won’t do this meme for a while, unless I receive more tour books. Hehe. Good luck with your TBR and congrats on your new gadget. ^_^
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We all go through this from time to time. I’m too much of a control freak to let it get too out of hand. I start getting stressed out and stuff! But kudos on trying to reign yourself in.
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