what are they thinking? Wouldn't you rather have an iPad?

Only if you want one. I've wanted a Kindle for a while; finally got one by saving up my Amazon credits. I still read real books, though!

I don't plan on giving up real books (what kind of librarian would I be?) but I'd like the portability of a reader when we go somewhere.

I use the kindle app on my phone and iPad and love both. I still read real books, but love to have all my heavy books with me when I'm...

on the run without all the weight or storage issues.