[Avista]

We are a two Nook house. I'm sure either the Nook or Kindle will serve you well.
The Nook has a open platform allowing you to borrow ebooks from the library as well as buying them from other places besides Barnes and Noble. This I like. My Nook has library books on it all the time. My daughter works in a library and would not buy an e-reader that did not accept library books.

If you're not interested in library books and are content to buy only from Amazon, the Kindle I think would be fine.

Make a trip to B&N to see the Nook. Then check out the Kindle at Best Buy. Both seem to be great e-readers.

Customer service with the Nook has been great. B&N offers free classes for Nook owners. Also you can run and see them with any problem as well as the B&N 800 number for help.