by Emily
Well SOMEBODY must have read my Birthday Wish List post. Last Friday I was both surprised and thrilled to receive my VERY OWN KINDLE. Now, don't get me wrong, I still firmly believe there are some books that should only exist in hard copy form, but there is nothing quite like the rush of deciding you want to read something and having it right in front of your eyes sixty seconds later. Especially if you are already IN BED.
I wasn't expecting that thing to be such a slippery little sucker, though. It's thin and lightweight and smooth and I am probably going to drop it. I don't particularly like putting it down somewhere, as I'm always worrying that it will get knocked off a surface or - because of its adorably small, elegant stature - overlooked. Things I don't want on my Kindle: THAT GLASS OF ICE WATER.
I found a bunch of delightful Kindle sleeves and covers on Etsy, and now I just have to decide among them.
Clockwise, from top left:
by SeaSideSew, in Green Leaf, $38; by EliteElishi, in Retro Flowers, $14; by sleevy, in dark grey, $40; by SeaSideSew, in Mod Dot, $38; by kimoleybags, in Golden Dot, $30; by ho-bop, in County Fair Dottie, $29.99; by BorsaBella, in Green Asian/Orange Dot, $25; by BorsaBella, in Green Peony, $25
I didn't even think to look on etsy for a cover for my nook! Shoot.
That said - I would opt for one that is a book (because you don't need to remember to be putting it away and it gives the book feel), one that is durable (in case it drops), and one that has pockets. I keep gift cards and notes about books to read in mine.
Good luck - I love the red dot one.
Posted by: Meaghan | January 28, 2010 at 03:25 PM
These make me want a Kindle.
Posted by: Jennie | January 28, 2010 at 03:28 PM
I don't think you can go wrong with polka dots--all of them are adorable!!
Posted by: Amanda | January 28, 2010 at 04:09 PM
I second Meaghan. I looked on Etsy and found a couple that were book-like, but ended up getting an uglier one from Amazon (M-Edge is the brand I think). I'm also interested in a waterproof cover, but haven't really found what I'm looking for. I would love some suggestions for those!
Posted by: Mandee | January 28, 2010 at 04:11 PM
Mandee - I have heard mysterious rumors about waterproof covers. I think I'd like one too: For the bathtub, for the hot tub, for the BEACH... good point. I think I need something more sturdy than a giant ziploc bag.
Posted by: Emily | January 28, 2010 at 04:35 PM
Now I want a Kindle just so it can have a cute cover...
Posted by: Catherine | January 28, 2010 at 05:29 PM