[Ohiogirl]

I was one of those holdouts - a book purist, I guess, but after lugging 3 good size books on my last trip, I purchased a Nook Simple touch at Best Buy, on sale for $79.

Took me awhile to figure out how to add the library books - I downloaded them just fine (from my Ohio library) but couldn't figure out how to get them onto the Nook - I'm not the techiest person out there. Finally reread the library's directions and followed step-by-step. Just finished my first library e-book and enjoyed the process.

Contrary to some other posters, I think I like that my Nook is not connected to the internet - except if I want to order books (read that Spend Money) from B & N. They make it very easy to do that, and I guess I will probably use that feature in a reading emergency. What I like is that I can sit and read without being so distracted. I think I have a shorter attention span since the onset (for me) of email, facebook, surfing the internet, etc.

Also, since you apparently can't renew e-books, and only get them for 14 days, I'm kind of taking the time to read more extensively than the last couple of years, I think. Would hate to be in the middle of one and have it disappear, although I can always go back in and either download it again or get on a request list.

I think I will love downloading travel books (with maps) instead of lugging around heavy paperbooks when sightseeing. Already downloaded a free foreign language phrase book from B & N. And apparently, there is a free Friday book every week. Planning on going to the Nook group here in TV, which meets monthly, for other tips.