Reading Challenge, Great Year and Full Family!

This photo is about 2 years old but it seemed appropriate, since I'm signing up for Jenner's Take a Chance Challenge (get the details here).  This is her 3rd year hosting this year long challenge but the first year I'm jumping.  I m always reading at least one book and Jenners made this challenge, simple and fun - I thought it might shake things up for me without making me jump into a genre I might not be into.  All are welcome, so if you're a reader like me come on and join up! :)

While we're on the subject of books, I am still on the fence about ereaders in general.  I'd welcome your opinions.  Way back when I got my first pda I downloaded an ebook and was so excited about the possibility of reading on the screen.  The excitement quickly faded when I discovered the ebooks were very limited and I quickly gave up the idea until more books were available.

Now most books can be found as a file and there are even gadgets made specifically for reading them on, bigger than a pda. So that has improved.  However, the ebooks are often times more expensive than a paper copy and that just gets me all riled up!  It's actually less costly for an electronic file than a printed hardback, yet they are charging us MORE - I just don't get it!  Have you found a cheap way to get books?  If I can't get the books cheaper, then I don't really guess it will matter what else the perks might be.  With Kindle I am stuck buying from Amazon and with Nook I'm stuck with Barnes and Noble - right?

I don't like that you still must use a booklight - I read most often in bed after my husband goes to sleep.  It would seem more convenient to me if I, at least had the option of backlighting the screen.  I think color would nice so I could see the covers of the books in color, like on shelfari.

The second most popular place for me to grab some reading time is while soaking in the tub - so why the heck can't they make the waterproof?

I am in love with the idea of replacing my 8-10 boxes of books with one tiny device - but concerned about losing all my library.  I love the idea of being able to search through them easily, but hate that I can't share them with friends, or pass them on. . . so, your thoughts?

My Facebook year in statuses and photos.

What a great year!

I think the next couple of days are going to be pretty busy - these people will be coming over and filling up our house.  Maybe your house will be full too!