I have had a Kindle for several years now. I love it. My books were taking over my sewing room so I gave them to the church. I have a bad shoulder and reading large heavy books was starting to hurt. This Kindle has solved that problem. My daughter lives on the east coast and I live in Oregon. The Kindle is perfect for traveling. I am thinking of getting the Kindle Fire so I can have something to send emails and see the Quilting Board while away from home.