Original image I have been thinking about reading a lot recently. I aimed to read fifty books in a year last year and achieved it. I read lots of genres but mostly fiction. I am sad that many book shops are closing. Having worked in a book shop for a few years while at university and at the beginning of my career they are my favourite type of shop. I love a good browse. It's a feeling that Amazon or the Book Depository are never going to be able to replace. However, a few of my friends (and my Mum) now swear by their kindles. They say they are very convenient and they are reading more than ever. I am considering getting one although I do feel they are single function devices (I know you can get email on them but I have an iPad for that). I have been using the kindle app on the iPad and that has been fine but it's been winter so there hasn't been any screen glare! I am still considering the benefits of being able to own a book within 30 seconds of buying it rather tha...
by Anna Campbell