Moving Up In the World of Electronics!

We're heading to Mexico soon - and there's always that dilemma for me as to how many books to take to read!  This time will be a little different since we're heading to the Baja for 3 weeks!  So after talking to some friends who are meeting us down there for a few days, they suggested of course to get a "reader".

Now my two sisters have already told me quite a while ago that I needed to get one -  but I just love the feel of a book and wasn't sure I would like it!  Also, I thought it would cost a lot to buy the Amazon books, even though I know they have freebies.  But my friend assured me that I could download a couple of apps and then get books from the local library!  REALLY?????

So when I was in Denver last weekend, Jessi and I checked it all out - first checking out the local library and then checking out the different readers.  I couldn't believe all the books that were available to download from the library - but of course I knew I had to get a library card as the one I had was 20 years old AT LEAST!

After I got home, I tried to use the old card and of course that didn't work - library cards have to be renewed every 5 years!  Yesterday when we went to town, this is what I got!!

 WOW - never thought I would get so excited about a library card!!  The guy helping me at the library answered quite a few of my questions about e-books and gave me a sheet to explain how to set it all up!

And today in the mail came my new Kindle Voyage!!  Excitement once again!!  I plugged it in to get it charged up and followed the instructions to get it started!  I chose this one mainly because it had more lighting than the regular one and at my age, I need all the light I can get! (check out the recommendations for me at the bottom - ha ha!!)

I was super excited to find out as soon as I got it set up that it offers "Goodreads" if you want it!  That is the app I have on my phone that has all the books I have read listed and ranked!  I wasn't expecting that so am really happy!  Now we'll see how far I get downloading the app you need to have for the library - I have the instructions but knowing me, will probably have to call Robby for help!

I'm sure Glenn will be happy to know I don't have to lug along 15 books to read on vacation!