Glad it's for e-readers!
582052
Was very excited to see this book available for e-readers. Much easier to carry around!
4101354
I enjoyed reading this book. This was one of my first purchases of an e-book, and it did not disappoint. Great job.
4373083
I won the Kindle Voyage for being a top fundraiser for National Novel Writing Month's (NaNoWriMo's) Night of Writing Dangerously this past November, so I can't speak to the price of the Voyage (though it's worth it). I'm an avid reader, but had tried a Nook in the past and didn't like it - I preferred the feeling of turning pages and that classic "book" smell. The Kindle Voyage overcame my reservations about e-readers immediately - I love how responsive the screen is (for an e-reader - if it were in color it'd almost be a tablet, but I actually prefer the black/white), how it automatically adjusts the screen's brightness, and how there are buttons on both sides of it to advance or go back a page (super handy for a lefty like myself!). The Kindle Voyage was very easy to set up and is just as easy to use, and I'll be sticking with it for years to come. I'm thrilled to have it! :)
472032
After much research and review reading I purchased my Kindle 2 two months ago and haven't put it down since.  I love having multiple books, magazines, etc. on one small sized device.  It is easy to read and easy to use.  The battery is long lasting (someone needs to put this kind of battery in my cell phone please!) and charges fairly quickly when depleted.  The internet features-- Wikipedia, simple google search are very nice to have as well.  I will say emphatically, if you are expecting iPhone internet browsing, buy an iPhone NOT a Kindle.  I mostly use the internet for Wikipedia or to check the weather.  It is possible (but frustratingly slow) to check email.  It is shockingly fast to purchase a book.  Because that's what this device was designed for.

On to the books.  I was excited to find many classics in the Kindle store are free or cost the same they might at a used bookstore.  Because it is so easy to carry with me, try out a new book for free, etc. I have been reading more (and more variety) than I have in recent years.  Overall I am thrilled with my purchase....the only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is selection in the Kindle store-- it is vast and yet has gaping holes-- no John Updike??  Harry Potter please!!  I am hoping Amazon continues to add to their collection and solves this one tiny problem for me.
3011853
I am the Original Computer Dummy and wouldn't know Wi-Fi from hi-fi.  I also resisted getting an e-reader for years.  I like to turn pages when I read.  However, I played around with this e-reader at the Barnes & Noble counter and was instantaneously and totally hooked.  It is an absolute pleasure to use.  The images on the screen are clear and crisp and the adjustable font makes it easy on anyone's eyes.  The color is glorious.  I liked the social connect to Facebook and found web surfing no problem at all.  The one drawback is that the Nook Color doesn't come with 3-G yet so if you're not at a Wi-Fi hotspot surfing will have to wait until you find one.

Setup was very easy; the directions are all on screen.  You have to charge it up before you start using it and this will take about three hours.  After charging it up you have to register your Nook Color before you can begin using it, and if you don't have Wi-Fi at home you'll have to take it to a Barnes & Noble or any other hotspot to complete the process.  Once that's done, you're off and running and can start downloading books, magazines, or whatever.

The magazine selection is somewhat limited at this point although I understand more will become available.  But as far as books are concerned, the sky's the limit.  I was able to download books I never thought would be available.  And the prices are unbelievable.  The complete Jane Austen (all six books plus some extras) is available for 99 cents.  Most other books run between $3.00 and $10.00, and I was able to find a few freebies that didn't cost a dime.

I love my Nook Color.  It's becoming a part of me.

Judy Lind
743246
I find it very difficult to find good free books to read on the kindle.  I have got the usual classics that I know of, or the ones that my friends recomend for me, but after a while, with such variety of free books on offer, how does one find good reading? But with the subscription to this blog on my Kindle, I have been able to find books that I wouldn't have found otherwise.  The blog has reviews of free ebooks updated several times a day and the reviews, on a variety of topics, are informative and easy to read which makes it quite painless for me to choose really good and interesting books.  A worthwhile investment.
105171
I thought a long time about getting a Kindle.  I'm an avid reader and have always loved the look, smell and feel of a real book.  I've found that being able to order a book at a reduced price and receiving it in a matter of seconds is well worth it.  Plus, having all the books in the same place is very handy.  I'm so glad I pushed myself to join the 21st century!
2516756
Not one to read newspapers or much text on-line, I was a bit leary of an e-book.  After a few days and one trip cross country, I can't imagine being without my e-book.  It is easy to master, and the ability to download books anytime, anyplace is fantastic.  I am able to take my shelves of books with me anywhere.  Being able to highlight and retrieve text is a great feature.  AmazonKindle must be having a sharp rise in sales because I tell everyone about it.
1217812
It's quick and easy to read. Gives me all sorts of stories I'd otherwise have to search out myself. I really enjoy this one and find it helpful. The content is varied as well - sometimes mention of free books, what's happening in the world of Kindle, even some commentary on things. Love it!
2069380
I've had my Kindle for about four days now and am loving it. I have alot of unread books lying around my house, yet decided to get a Kindle. I find that when I now read I am alot less distracted. I am a "lazy" reader. When I read a book I have a tendency to check to see my progress in the book. With Kindle you can still do that by looking at the progress dots at the bottom, but I don't obsess over it as much, as it is far less distracting. I just read for the pleasure of reading, and don't think "wow, I'm not even halfway through this book." Also, I enjoy the fact that I am "going green." I will have alot fewer books lying around the house. It is intuitive,and really easy to use. The design is great, though they could've rounded the bottom corners, esp. the left side. The cover could be better, but we all know third party covers should be forthcoming. The text is easy to read, though the pages are a greyish color and darker than I anticipated.  The selection of books is getting better.  The majority of books I want to read are available for Kindle.  If the price were lower, or if they'd offer a free book, it would be a knockout. I'm still glad I bought it though.
198626
Wow, it looks dense! Binding looks sturdy and the pages look to be made of thick enough paper that my scribblings won't leak through the pages!
I wish there was an e book version I ould have gotten though, my eyes are just not what they once were, and I admit to having really gotten addicted to the increase font function on computers and e readers!
4500349
First major Kindle purchase for me. Physical book is large and heavy. This proves the worth of an e-reader to me.
4521404
About a year ago I stuck my toe in the ebook waters and installed Kindle for PC on my computer and began reading samples of books. I wasn't sure if the Kindle was for me, and I wasn't at all sure about ebooks. Then I came across this one, West of Sheridan. I read the sample and then deleted it as I thought it wasn't kosher to keep someone's work without paying for it and I wasn't sure I wanted to pay to read books on my computer as it was giving me headaches. But I didn't forget the storyline. Foolishly, I didn't write down the title and I had no idea how many books were being published every day. It's taken me this long to run across the book again, and now I have an actual Kindle, and bought the book on the spot.

Having just finished reading the book I can give a hearty recommendation to anyone looking for a good read. A very good read. It has suspense, surprisingly good suspense. I was almost white-knuckled clutching the Kindle at the denouement! It has romance. It has adventure. It has horses! It is a story about people's reaction to the ultimate disaster. For anyone who has ever wondered how they would react to TEOTWAWKI, here's a preview.

As for myself, I'm hoping to take a little vacation to Sheridan and see if there are any empty houses...
3707202
i enjoyed reading this e-book.  some aspects were slow, others were faster paced.  the author did a good job making me feel/like/despise some of the characters.  i enjoyed those parts i found suspenseful and the twists.  (the character eric?  NICE!)

funny:  i felt more for the supporting characters than i did the main.  lol.  regardless, i recommend this e-book for purchase.  i expect to do the same for the sequel.  happy reading!
3182478
My first tablet and I really like it for reading e-books, especially the free ones. Wish the upgrades were announced before hand because sometimes they really change the operation of the tablet, like requiring a log in before every start. I didn't have a log in and was out of the country. Fortunately the log in I made up worked so I wasn't stuck with no tablet for a whole vacation trip. I also like the Mayday button. It has helped me several times.
4343905
My first grader loved the first book in the series, so I decided to get more for him. I tried the kindle version, and was glad I did. It only works with kindle fires,not the paperwhite, but on kindle fire it works beautifully. You have to read in landscape mode, and it shows two pages at a time, just as if you were reading a paper book. The font is a bit on a small side on my 7 inch kindle, and you cannot zoom in, but my son does not have a problem reading it. With so many barely readable kindle picture books I was glad to find a series that actually works great - I think they did great job making it kindle-friendly.

The story is a bit disgusting with fly guy eating garbage and licking the filthy mop, but my son loves it, and read and reread it multiple times. This is a picture book, disguised as a chapter book, so it is still easy to read, but the story is longer and there are chapters! My son was thrilled to be able to read a chapter book.
557154
I'm going to keep my review short since everyone has gone over all the ins and outs of the Kindle 2.0.

I'm a first time user of the Kindle and I suggest it to anyone who loves to read. I spent the day home "sick" yesterday and spent over 10 hours reading and easily found myself lost in the story and not just "reading off a screen".

I love being able to read blogs and newspapers just by picking up my Kindle and selecting them. I also really enjoy being able to put MP3's on it and listening to them while I read.

I am now able to download (almost) all off my books and I will now be able to see if I enjoy them before spending $50 on a nice leather bound edition. I feel this is only going to enhance my enthusiasm for reading. (And I certainly didn't need any help getting excited about reading)

I know it's not perfect, but it's a fantastic tool for anyone who loves the printed page.