Thing 20

When I got my new computer I had the opportunity to install a free eReader provided by HP and Barnes and Noble.  It came with some free subscriptions to a couple of papers, some sample eBooks and some free eBooks. 

For me the jury is still out on eBooks.  I am not crazy about reading things on the computer, although I must say that my new lap top makes it easier than it was in the past.  I read a lot, (I read the 7 Tales of Narnia during the summer) and I do enjoy having the book in my hands, on the other side of the coin however, when I think of all the books I might be able to carry on my computer when I travel, eBooks don't seem like a bad idea.  I like the way it keeps your place, but still allows you to move forward and backward if you need to.  You can also write in the margins and or annotate with some of the eBook readers, not a bad idea.  I think I will continue to try using the eBooks and perhaps someday soon with welcome the change.

I did look at some of the selections of eBooks on the NHS website, I'd be interested to know how the students like them, most of them are so tech savvy.

There actually are a lot of internet sites for free eBooks and eBook readers.  It seems as if the prices are starting to come down.  I would say that it would be good to do some good research before purchasing one however, they are still expensive enough that if you are buying one you want to make sure it is the best one for you.