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E-books are absolutely wonderful.

I have a Nook that allows me to select print size, which for me is maximum. Plus, you have a selection of fonts to choose from.

They're easily portable and well, as you can see, I'm a fan...

Oh yeah, the cost for downloading a book is cheaper (most of the time) than buying a paper book.

As an avid reader, who couldn't learn to read in 1st grade as they taught "sight reading" which didn't work for me. My Dad taught me to read employing a variation of phonics and breaking down words by syllables.

That being said, I was reading James A. Michener by the 6th grade.

I probably knock out a hundred books plus a year, using my Nook and/or my MP3 player listening to books while I perform tedious chores. Tedious chores are no longer tedious, but rather enjoyable when listening to a good book. My three hour mowing and edging is something I look forward to.

Currently, I'm listening to "Living with No Excuses: The Remarkable Rebirth of an American Soldier" an autobiography of Noah Galloway, a double amputee soldier. An outstanding life story of a soldier injured when an IED hit him in Iraq and his subsequent struggle.

I recommend it. Great reading or listening.

Skiprr,

With your background, I'd bet you're familiar with Robert Gottlieb?

I just finished his memoir/biography "Avid Reader: A Life"

It's an excellent read.

Skiprr,

Thank you for your review.

I am a fan of good to great writers.

Mediocre, not if I can avoid.

I'll quit a book if the writing is second-rate.

My time on the mud ball is limited.

I don't care to spend it reading poor quality writing as I tend to edit such and that drives me to distraction...