In my opinion a book should be a book. The traditional paper and ink hardbound or soft cover gem of yesterday. When it comes to books antiques rule! I know everything is electronic and portable these days. Everything is linked to the Internet and there doesn't seem to be a place to hide from the overbearing intrusion of technology. The Kindle only adds to the intrusion. It invades that special time when you just want to be alone with a good book and read.

Just think about your favorite book. What does the cover look like? Is it memorable or utilitarian? Now imagine opening the book and bringing it to your face. What does it smell like? Perhaps like ink and paper or maybe it has a slight musty smell from being left on a damp windowsill too long or even the aroma of coffee from the spill that stained the pages a dark yellow. Does your book have special meaning? Did someone special give it to you or is it a rare and treasured first edition discovered at the bottom of a ragged cardboard box in a junk store? What does it feel like to turn the pages of your favorite book? Do you remember the first time you turned those pages? Did your imagination take flight?

Now if you own a Kindle or even if you don't just imagine what the cover looks like. It isn't as attractive and inviting as a leather bound book is it? Now smell the Kindle. That sweet aroma of paper and time is absent isn't it? Lastly, imagine turning the pages of the Kindle. Hmmm, do your fingers feel cheated? Does it look like you've suddenly become spastic as you quickly try to scroll to the next line or page?

This reader won't be buying a Kindle. I love the feel of a book balanced in my hands. I can see the progress of the story by the thickness of the pages already turned. I love the feel of the paper, cool and dry against my fingertips. The smell of a book is so familiar that I bet you can go anywhere in the country and be taken while blindfolded into a book filled library and instantly know where you are.

Down with technology! I say crush the Kindle with your favorite book today!