• Kindle 2 and A Big Thank You

    by  • 02/17/2009 • Book Talk, Kindle • 24 Comments

    Guess who is getting a Kindle 2?

    Me!

    My husband knows I’ve been lusting after the Kindle ever since I heard about it, and he surprised me for Valentine’s Day for ordering the new Kindle 2. (I won’t get it for a few weeks though). I’m so excited, and I’m very anxious to see if it lives up to the hype. I’ll definitely be writing about my experiences here for anyone who is interested. And now I am so glad I didn’t get one for Christmas like I originally wanted because the Kindle 2 just got released last week and seems to have quite a few improvements but at the same price.

    If you don’t know what the Kindle 2 is, go here to read all about it. Basically, the Kindle is an electronic book reader created by Amazon that is supposed to truly recreate the experience of reading a book. I know that is one of the biggest concerns from hard-core readers I’ve talked to — and one of my concerns as well. But there seem to be so many benefits — I mean imagine carrying around 1,500 books in your purse! Imagine getting a book in your hands within 60 seconds! Imagine only paying $9.99 for most new releases!

    The very first book I plan to download is Ken Follett’s World Without End. I’ve been dying to read this book but, to be honest, it is just so big and heavy that I keep picking something else. So stay tuned for more news on my adventures with the Kindle.

    A Big Thank You

    I also want to thank all of you who took the time out of your busy schedule to leave a comment on my interview with Efrem Sigel. I truly appreciate your support with this. And I feel better knowing that anxiety and stress are normal reactions to conducting your first author interview! I feel like I’ve gone through a book blogger rite of passage.

    So, for all of you who commented on the interview, I would like to award you the lovely Friends Award, which the wonderful Cathy over at Kittling: Books gave me in January. (Ironically, Cathy will be getting this award back from me! How funny!) You guys truly came through for me and I thank you. You truly represent what the award means — being a lovely friend.

    24 Responses to Kindle 2 and A Big Thank You

    1. naida
      02/18/2009 at 3:26 am

      congrats on your Kindle! that is awesome.
      Thank you for the pretty award :)
      http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    2. J. Kaye
      02/18/2009 at 12:45 am

      Congratulations on your Kindle! Way to go!!

      Also, thank you so much for the award. You are so sweet! :) Made my day!

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    3. S. Krishna
      02/17/2009 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
    4. Iliana
      02/17/2009 at 10:36 pm

      Aw, thank you and again it’s so nice to “meet” a fellow book blogger!

      And, you lucky gal! I want a Kindle. Can’t wait to hear how you like it.

      Reply
    5. avisannschild
      02/17/2009 at 7:52 pm

      Thanks for the award! That’s very sweet of you. As I mentioned, I loved your interview.

      Enjoy your Kindle!

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    6. Paula Krapf
      02/17/2009 at 6:36 pm

      Congrats on getting Kindle 2. I’m also getting one and very excited. I’ll be curious to see what you think about it!

      Reply
    7. Serena
      02/17/2009 at 5:16 pm

      Aw thanks for the award!

      Reply
    8. Prongs
      02/17/2009 at 5:03 pm

      I responded to your comment on my blog but I thought I would also drop by and leave a message here. Really wonderful blog! I will definitely checking in often to keep up with the reviews!

      Reply
    9. bkclubcare
      02/17/2009 at 4:54 pm

      CONGRATS on the Kindle!

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    10. LegalMist
      02/17/2009 at 4:18 pm

      Oooh, enjoy youre Kindle. My friend got one for Christmas; she loves it!

      And thank you for the award!

      I really enjoyed your interview and book review — hope you’ll do more interviews in the future!

      Reply
    11. Kitten
      02/17/2009 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you for the award! Can’t wait to hear your Kindle stories!

      Reply
    12. bermudaonion
      02/17/2009 at 12:50 pm

      Thanks so much for thinking of me at award time. I’m really flattered. Also, congratulations on your Kindle! I can’t wait to see what you think of it.

      Reply
    13. Rebecca
      02/17/2009 at 11:53 am

      Awww! Thank you for my award! You are too sweet! :D

      And, congrats on getting the Kindle 2! Do tell all when you get it. Your husband certainly knows how to romance a book lover, doesn’t he? Smart man. I know that the Kindle 2 will have some of the kinks worked out. I think it is always best not to get the first edition of something like this anyway, since the 1st one is how the company discovers just how well it does work. So, happy reading, friend!

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    14. Beth F
      02/17/2009 at 11:41 am

      Oooh. Lucky you!! We all expect a full report on your new toy! Can’t wait to see what you think about your Kindle!!

      And thank you sooo much for my award! It’s so nice of you!

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    15. CJ
      02/17/2009 at 11:15 am

      Wow! I’m jealous. I was just looking at Kindles online and decided I’ll have to stick with borrowing library books.

      And thanks so much for the award. Your interview was excellent. I am hoping to read more in the future.

      Now, to my acceptance speech. I want to thank Jenners for her thoughtfulness in giving me this award. In addition I want to thank my parents, my teachers, my loving husband, my other family members (even ones I don’t like), my in-laws, my friends, my agent, and everyone else I ever knew…….

      Just getting everyone ready for the upcoming Oscars.

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    16. Kristen M.
      02/17/2009 at 7:04 am

      Congrats on the Kindle! Isn’t it weird how someone else getting something makes you want it more? ;)

      Reply
    17. Wendi B. - Wendi's Book Corner ~ Rainy Day Reads in Seattle
      02/17/2009 at 4:40 am

      OH – I can’t wait to hear how you like the Kindle 2! What a nice Valentine’s Day gift!

      :) Thanks for stopping by and participating in Thingers last week! Isn’t it amazing how hard it can be to add a rating to a book? You are absolutely correct – I may dislike a book for the exact reason why you love it – so is it fair that I give it a 3 and you give it a 5? It is a very interesting challenge, which is why I’m still struggling with coming up with a good rating system that works for me.

      I’ve got the post up for this week. ~ Wendi

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    18. Alyce
      02/17/2009 at 3:54 am

      Thank you for the award! And congrats of the Kindle too! What an awesome present. :)

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    19. Christie-A Work In Progress
      02/17/2009 at 3:52 am

      Dude, you’re getting a Kindle2? So jealous! Thank you so much for the blog award! You are too kind!

      Reply
    20. Ter
      02/17/2009 at 3:51 am

      aw thanks for the award! :O) I love awards! :0)

      Reply
    21. sherry (nite swimming)
      02/17/2009 at 3:49 am

      It was a pleasure to read your author interview. Besides, I check out your great blog all the time. :)

      Thanks for the award — it’s my first. Very kind of you!

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    22. Michele at Reader's Respite
      02/17/2009 at 3:12 am

      Oh my gosh – a kindle! Can’t wait to hear all about it’s features, what you love about it, etc…be sure to give us a product review!

      And thank you for the award…that’s so kind of you!

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    23. Meg89
      02/17/2009 at 2:58 am

      Congrats on your Kindle! I’m afraid I’ll be lusting for another year or two before I can justify the cost, but I look forward to hearing what you think!

      Reply
    24. Bee and Rose
      02/17/2009 at 2:56 am

      Thank you so much! That is just the sweetest! I really enjoyed the interview! Hoping you’ll have more of them!

      Hugs!

      Reply

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