But I am getting older. My vision is not as good as it was, and I have arthritis in my hands. Books are becoming harder to read because it hurts my hands to hold the book. Holding large books is almost impossible.
So I lusted after an ebook reader. My dream is to read the last three Harry Potter books. I had to give up on my rereading of all the books as my hands were too sore. Also, I could not sleep because my hands hurt.
I was thrilled to get a iPad for Christmas. I was right. It does make reading much easier. The weight is not a problem as I had long ago learned how to prop up books so I could read them. The problem with books is holding the pages open, and that they shift weight as you read them. So I propped up the iPad and read through a book. It was lovely. The text was nice and large, and I could turn pages just by touching the screen. The iPad stayed propped up. My hands did not hurt. I was done with the book before I noticed.
The iPad came with a book gift card, so I went on line to get Harry Potter. But Harry Potter is not available in ebook format. In fact, most popular writers are not available on ebook.
Apple makes certain that the music it sells is protected from theft. I am certain that Apple has a plan to protect books from theft.
Writers, please help us aging readers to be able to read again with pleasure and no pain.
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