to Nook or not to Nook

[momof3terriers]

Just wondering, I am bringing a regular book. Don't plan on reading a bunch of books only by the pool. Also afraid of so many people on board my Nook would come up missing if I take a dip.

 

Husband is bringing his, said he might only read one book but he likes his Nook.

 

What do you bring?

[Talisker92]

I am bringing my Kindle and my wife is bringing her Nook. There is a great program that can change formats between the two, in case we want to share a book.

We plan to spend time on our balcony, so it is not a problem. We are going on a 31 day cruise with 13 sea days interspersed, so a lot of reading time.

[momof3terriers]

I am so JEALOUS! we will only have 2 full sea days and 2 half days and 1 full day in Bermuda. So I believe 1 book will be enough. Not worth bringing my Nook.

[jsmeeker]

what about the plane rides? and waiting around the airports? What about reading when you aren't at the pool?

[Nebr.cruiser]

I've left my Kindle when I go in the pool, but I put it in the small tote I bring while I'm gone and stick it under my chair Usually, but not always, my DH is right there anyway, so I don't worry about it much.

 

I also don't spend much time in the pool--usually it's just to cool off. While I think you would probably be ok leaving it out of sight, things can happen; it has to be up to your comfort level.

 

Since I read multiple books on the plane and on the ship, the Kindle has been wonderful. I also sometimes get books at the ship library.

[janetz]

I bring my Nook. :)

[Scrapnana]

On my last two cruises (one before e-readers), I took a book each time. I don't think I read more than about 20 pages each time. I love to people watch and airports and cruise ships are great places to do that. I also love to sit and watch the ocean and can do it for hours.

[cb at sea]

I still prefer a REAL book, with pages! I can stick my seapass in it, to use as a bookmark...and a book (a real one) is a handy place to stash cash or credit card while ashore!

[Traveling Library]

Take your nook. If you go into the pool put the nook in a plastic bag and tuck it under your towel. Ships libraries are shells of their former selves. Happy reading!

[springfire]

For our cruise we use a book. I enjoy a no worry cruise!

[Nebr.cruiser]

I still prefer a REAL book, with pages! I can stick my seapass in it, to use as a bookmark...and a book (a real one) is a handy place to stash cash or credit card while ashore!

 

I still like real books better too. But, for someone like me, who normally reads several books a week, and more on a cruise, an ebook really is so much easier than packing several books. Libraries on ships are iffy. I still bring one 'emergency' book in case the Kindle dies! Something fat.

[Lerin]

If you think you're only going to read 1 book then don't bother. But what to do if you finish?

 

We've never worried about someone stealing our stuff *knock on wood*

[Keith1010]

I read my books on my iPad with my Kindle Application. I can read multiple books at the same time and it is very convenient for me.

 

Keith