Dear Carrie: The One When We Catch Up

[@LucyTregidon]

I read somewhere once 'Books are no more threatened by e-readers than stairs are by escalators' and that pretty much sums up my view on them. They are by no means a replacement and the original will always be preferred for many reasons, but the more 'advanced' version is sometimes just easier and more practical. I have a kindle paperwhite and I love it, although I read no where near as much on it as I do physical books. Despite that, it's just nice to have for when I do want to read on it, like on holiday. There's a massive difference, in my opinion, between kindle screens (excluding the kindle fire) and tablet screen like iPads though, kindles are much more like having an actual book!

[@rosiesmith468]

Beautifully said! Will defiantly be using that quote in the future xxx

[@kimrc8351]

I was bought a kindle as a present a few years ago & at the time I was mortified & insisted I wouldn't get any use out of it. I was bring a book snob and I was wrong! I will never stop loving the feel of a real book, the smell of them and that satisfying feeling when the pages in your right hand start to get thinner BUT kindles are excellent for travel & slipping in your handbag. It doesn't have to be one or the other, you can have both! I'd recommend not getting a back lit one though, better for your eyes & all that. X

[@wendymarano9404]

Hello from America. I feel the same way you do about books. I love holding them and taking in their colors and the feeling of accomplishment when you finish it. I received a Nook (Barnes and Noble e-reader) a few years ago as a present and I thought I'd hate it. I was somewhat of the "book" snob...but it turns out I love it. It's great for when you wake up in the middle of the night and want to read yourself back to sleep without waking the hubby by turning on the light, compact enough for trips (like you mention). But I also continue to read actual books....Like another poster said: it's like stairs and escalators...You use them both.

[@LisaaOfTheNight]

I couldn't live without my kindle! At home I have such a small bedroom which is already full of books, if you added the 100 books which are on my kindle too there wouldn't be any space for me! And at Uni it's so nice to not have to worry about where to put all my books without causing clutter and having to decide which books to take with me or which ones to leave at home. Having a kindle also means that I can just carry that around in my bag, instead of a big book which might get ripped or tattered. I do love buying a book every now and again but I now have a tendency to buy the eBook because they're usually so much cheaper.

[@Skampski]

My mum has a kindle and she uses it all the time when we're on holiday but having a kindle means not collecting books for your bookshelves (if you use it exclusively) and you don't get that lovely book smell as you read. If I were to get a kindle, it would probably be used for holidays and nothing else because I'd miss the browsing aspect in bookshops and, of course, the collecting and adding to my bookshelf. That's something you can't remove from the whole experience, in my opinion. I love your videos, Gi! They always make me feel a lot better. :)

[@Liesotto24]

I love to hold an actual book in my hands. I like to have them all displayed in front of me. However, I also use this app called Wattpad. You can read stories for free (which is great!), but these stories are also written by people like me. Most of the time they're unpublised and I think that's what makes it so special. Honestly, most of them are amazing. Some even better than published books. And maybe for you this would be a great app as well. You might even help some writers who would like to get published, seeing that you are a published author.

[@mandevillesisters]

Definitely recommend a Kindle, I don't have one myself, but used my Dad's on holiday and it's so useful! -A,x

[@Rainefaelyn]

I was completely against Kindles and e-readers in general. I have (and still do) romanticise books. The smell, the feel. Turning the pages. The weight of the book sort of equalled the weight of the journey. And then my best friend bought me a kindle for my birthday. It completely turned me around. The e-ink is pleasant to read. (Mine is not backlit so easy on the eyes.) I can re-size the text. Making it easier to see. It's light. So when breast feeding bubs it was simple to balance with one hand. A slight push of the thumb turns the page. I went from reading around 8 books in the year to 74. The ease of access meant that I was suddenly reading books that I might not have given a go in the past. I also never lose my place. (which has dampened my collecting of bookmarks - I suppose there has to be some down side) And I still buy paper books. The books that I just fall in love with. Or an author that I'm a fan of. I'll buy the kindle edition and the paper edition for my library collection. I was so happy when JK Rowling finally put the Harry Potter books in ebook format. Even though I own them all. They are such comfort food for me. It's nice to be able to carry them with me in my kindle too. Also with a kindle. People no longer stop me to give me their opinion about the book I'm reading. "Like eeww you like fantasy? Why would you read that rubbish?" Because they can't see the cover. You could be reading War and Peace for all they know. As you can tell. I have nothing but positive experiences with my E-reader.

[@unimportanttwaddle]

I love my kindle. It saves my life sometimes. But what people forget is that just because you have a kindle or any kind of ereader doesn't means youll stop buying physical books or loving them. I still buy 'book' books but what it means is that if I'm going camping or a long train journey I can take more with me. You can also find loads of new and exciting authors as well as Many people have their books published in ereader format first before they get published, like The Trylle Trilogy by Amanda Hocking (which is brilliant btw) so yeah and I do know when friends of mine have been against the kindle reading way, the moment they get one they adore it and forget any insults they previously gave it

[@MollyJDunn]

I used to say I wouldn't want a kindle but I got one for Christmas and it's so good, no losing your page or folded corners. The light is also quite helpful too!

[@ErinsHoose]

I love my wee kindle, but I still keep buying books and not using my kindle that much at all :/. Definitely good for a holiday though, for sure! It's handy being able to read reviews about the books aswell, right then and there.

[@TheBrightnShinyShow]

Yet another fantastical video that inevitably put smiles on loads of peoples faces! Love the Dear Carrie series and can't wait for more Coffee with Gi! I have my iPad and my books (could NEVER give up buying books), best of both worlds really! iPad makes reading while traveling SO much easier. Have a Bright n Shiny Day! Tori

[@Supahsinger]

I got a kindle over the summer and love it. I still love getting physical copies of books too, but the convenience of the kindle is awesome. Easy to travel with, can instantly get more books, it can be read in dark or light places, etc. I definitely recommend it!

[@WhatLindsayLearned88]

I was sceptical about ebooks, but then I got given a kindle for my birthday and have never looked back! Books on demand :) I love it. x

[@shaenlir2639]

I'm the same with the magpies! I can't get that rhyme out of my head :P Looking forward to your next book, I just started "you're the one that I want " and I'm enjoying it immensely! :D

[@MissTwilightHater]

I love books so much but I got a kindle for Christmas one year and it was SO useful for travelling. I still buy all physical books until I need to go away, and then I download a few to keep me going without having to carry them!

[@LisaYoungUK.]

I would say get a kindle for holidays, but that's it, books for everyday real life! :)

[@filipamateus1387]

I bought a kindle exactly because of that!!! More than half my suitcase would be full of books, now, it's just a little kindle with thousands of books without taking up any space or weighing a ton! :D

[@lemonmiranda4233]

I got a kindle for my last birthday and at first I wasn't sure about it but then I found that it's so useful to be able to take five books on holiday with you and they barely take up any space. I still read actual books (because nothing quite compares to that) but it's so good to be able to buy any book I like at any time, especially as I live in the country and there aren't many well-stocked bookshops near me (sad I know)

[@Jess_F89]

Kindles are perfect for holidays!! iPads can't stand the heat but Kindles do! Amazing space saver!! xx

[@katgirl12]

I love that there is someone else out there that feels so attached to their books!! I primarily read physical books, but I have the Kindle ap on my phone and Ipad. I use the ap to read when I am out and about!

[@Thegamingbros9]

I got a kindle paperwhite for Christmas and it's amazing, it's made me want to read more as well! I love the fact that when I want a new book then I don't have to travel and pay an over the top price as the kindle books are cheaper!

[@brandirobinson1248]

Gi! You should do a house tour video it would be so cool cause just the shot alone of your library looks soo awesome!

[@lcoghlan86]

I ummd and ahhhd about getting a kindle for ages because, like you, I enjoy the feel, smell etc of having an actual book. However after finishing a book in a series and then not being able to get the next book because all of the book shops had sold out I immediately regretted not having one! So I now have one, I have enjoyed many of the free books which I wouldn't necessarily have bought otherwise, and I can get a new book whenever I want! I don't have to worry about losing my place, and I can read in bed when my husband is asleep without disturbing him with a bright light, because it's backlit which I just turn down. The only thing I miss is reading in the bath!!

[@ela_robles]

I love my Kindle! Especially as a student with a very busy family, it's super great to have all my school books on there, but also to have a bunch of leisure books on it as well. It's super convenient! I actually discovered that I read faster when it's digital, but it's not totally awful to finish a book quickly, cos I've got more on there to read anyway!

[@potterwilllive]

I feel the struggle, I've been arguing with myself for months over getting an e-reader but for now I just have my iPad Mini acting as the emergency book for when I've finished a book quicker than I expected and can't get to my bookshelf or a bookshop quick enough to fill my needs! Keep us all updated, the book world needs an answer to this issue! :)

[@aworldofsong]

I was so against Kindle's a few years ago but now that I've got one I've seen the error of my ways! I LOVE it! Books are generally much cheaper and you can fit loads and loads onto one little device! I now have a special Kindle wishlist so that I can put all the books I'm interested in on there and can watch out for when they go down in price! My general rule is 'If it's above £3 I ain't buying it!' (Although I've broken that a couple of times...) I do love a good old paperback but Kindle is just so useful!

[@LenaG96]

I love to read on my kindle! It's just so practical to keep all your favourite books with you :3

[@msmollyyyyy]

I LOVE my Kindle!! It's so amazing to be able to read an entire series in 2 days without having to leave the house! I would know, because I obviously have no life :P

[@BethSpenceley]

I was in two minds about getting one, and my parents took the plunge and bought me one for Christmas essentially making my mind up for me, and I absolutely love it. Books are so much cheaper, and it's so easy to carry around with me without killing my shoulder. Definitely recommend it, obviously if there's an author I LOVE and want the physical copies I'm still going to purchase those, but I'm definitely reading a lot more with it because I can so easily. I'm struggling with the bath at the moment though, I love reading in there, I need to get a waterproof case!

[@Cara_Larm]

I've also been deliberating with this kindle craze, although like you I just adore having books, holding books, smelling books... but the sunbathing thing is a pain in the arse

[@Cara_Larm]

also I share your thing with the even numbers, I hate odd numbers so much!

[@deannapostill4897]

I love my Kindle! It's great for all my novels for my English degree and just in general as I don't have the space for all my paper copies. You can bookmark pages too which I find useful :)

[@Rawr98]

I love my Kindle, it doesn't have backlight, so it's not straining on your eyes. You buy books straight from the kindle, it's so awesome! and the best part is how many books I have in my purse with out even thinking about it :)

[@harpreetmarwaha4268]

I LOVE books too and wasn't a fan of e-readers either until I got a kobo mini for xmas, its so perfect for holidays, I ended up reading up to nearly 8 books in 7 days last year!! X

[@hollygraceb93]

I love a proper book, especially as a brand new one as there is nothing better but I do have a kindle and I have to admit it is a life saver!

[@SuperHoneybee96]

I personally love ebooks. I haven't had my ebook reader for a long time but I can't imagine life without it anymore. It's just so handy. I can snuggle up in bed with just one slim device and don't have to worry about turning the pages or holding heavy books. Besides I can read a lot more books and even the ones that aren't available in book shops over here. so yeah I love them:)

[@decemberrobinson-ferm5782]

I have a kindle, I have had it for 6 years, I love it. I use it often because it is so light and easy to travel with, but I also read traditional books hair as much as I read on the kindle. I am a dork LOL I am at the library weekly! So I advise you to get one because 1 they are light and easy to travel with 2 There is no glare, you will not be able to read you iPad while sitting in the sun 3 they are cheaper, I am not worried about brining it to the beach or pool .$79 vs $450 4 and make sure you get one the is 3 or 4G, then you can download new books anywhere you don't have to be on wifi. Happy Reading

[@CK_Loves_Tea]

Grab the Kindle app on your iPad, Gi! :D It's a good way to get a feel for whether you'd use a Kindle. Honestly, I agree with Stephen Fry - books are as threatened by ebooks as stairs are by escalators. I hope your holiday is wonderful!!!

[@tankgrrl07]

I bought my partner a kindle for Christmas when they first came about. It has its advantages for storing a lot of books at once for travel which was the intended use, when he did army weekends. It's also handy if there's a book you want to read but don't want everyone else to know your reading ;) We still favour 'proper' books though and buy books over ebooks. The kindle isn't used often, it really is mainly for travel. :)

[@debbiedoodaas7606]

I got a Kindle for Christmas ... and love it. Its an odd looking little thing but I think its brill. Currently reading Marian Keyes' The Woman Who Stole My Life.

[@evarosa5126]

loving that we had a nice little journey in this video haha. loved it

[@perryremblancx123]

Kindle PaperWhite are great got one two years ago, and sun don't effect the screen on it, which is amazing! GET ONE!

[@tessscott3919]

Cannot wait for the new book, Giovanna! Why is it so far away?? And ebooks are extremely useful, go for it!

[@emmacooper9662]

Gi, I'm totally with u on the smell of a book, there's nothing quite like it. My kids think I'm strange that when I walk into waterstones I say " oh I love this smell"

[@lornmoulinie7103]

I'm watching this on my kindle, they really are a great thing. Love real books because they Smell and feel so nice but with this you can read it anywhere(:

[@mariannegrossmann9303]

I always do the "even number" thing as well.... with volume haha. So... that's cool :)

[@KirstyLaura]

I got a kindle from my sister last christmas and its a good thing to have. So yes invest in a kindle of any kind of ebook Gi

[@MsBlulucky]

I just started to read Billy and me... I'm on page 30 now and I really enjoy it ^^

[@CharlotteEmilySaid]

I love my kindle, i love actual books too but kindles are so useful like you said you can take so many books away with you! Handy to drop in your bag too so you can read on the go although I don't suppose you have much time for reading on the go with a toddler.. Still worth it though in my opinion! :)

[@ashadowedchazly]

Gi! When you see a singular Magpie you gotta salute it! :DD That's what my mum always says xD

[@elizabethh953]

super super super excited about the next book Gi!:-) I do that with the volume too hahah, i just can't help myself! i'd get a kindle, treat yourself but i do know what you mean about it being nicer with an actual book! great video Gi, can't wait for the next one:-) x x x

[@soniarita]

When you see a single magpie, you salute and say 'good morning/afternoon mr magpie, hows your lady wife' which you then imply that there are two magpies, which brings joy rather than sorrow!

[@taigekoch4623]

I'm really not very well at the moment and it's currently quite late ~ however watching your videos makes me so happy and giggly (is that even a word ? 😂) anyways I just wanted to say thank youuuuu, your videos are SOOO great !! xx

[@ellamcnulty3484]

I bought a kindle last year and it took me a while to forgive myself as I love books so much and felt a bit like I was betraying them. However, saying that, my kindle has been so useful for taking on holidays, and also because I've been moving between uni and home a lot, its great to know I don't have to take all my books with me, just my kindle. I also love the fact that you can download books instantly. But, I think its important to remember that just because you get a kindle, it doesn't mean you have to stop reading actual books, I think a balance is good, I still buy and read physical books as well, mainly because with a kindle you don't get the new book smell!

[@janaframbach9182]

I love reading books on my kindle. They are cheap, light,... just practical really. And it is not like you have to stop buying/reading physical copies. When I really like a book I read on my kindle, I just get the physical copy afterwards or I read the preview on my Kindle and then get the physical copy if I like it. And this way, the books you own that are on your shelves actually represent the books you love. So don’t be too scared of e-books. Kindles are great and they will not be the end of the books in physical, papery, good smelling form. :)

[@sophie-maycross5737]

I have a kindle and I hadn't been able to buy your book in physical form and I bought it on my kindle and I read it in two days on holiday and when I got home I bought it again in physical form because I liked it that much it such a good investment I read 6 books in the space of a week on holiday it's amazing x

[@CanadianLynxx]

Oh my gosh! I'm exactly the same as you with volumes, except mine has to be a multiple of five. It drives everyone I know crazy, but I can't help it, it's just something I have to do. Glad I'm not the only one. :)

[@karatemom65]

Go for the kindle. I have a paperwhite, which can be back lit but without straining your eyes (which I found the Ipad did) , I'm never without it. You can buy both the hardback and the e-version,your hardbacks will look pristine forever :) I do miss the smell of books though! x

[@FliederimHaar]

Hey Gi, I just wanted to say that I quite like the video and that it made me think about two things. The first one is e-book-readers. It is right that you get your books quick and they use little energy (most of the time) and you can take so many more with you, but there are several reasons why I do not feel like buying one for myself at the moment. The first is that you limit your choice of where you can buy books - because the Kindle is made by amazon and at least here in Germany you can't read the e-books which the libraries offer on them because it is a different system and I think this goes for a whole bunch of other providers. And the second reason is that you might not be able to read the e-books anymore when you might one day want to buy a different e-book-reader or they update their system. Also it is not that easy to lend an e-book you bought to another person or give it as a gift to a friend after you finished reading. But then - reading is great in general so I shouldn't care about whether it is done an a book or a screen. And then I felt like you really do not need to apologize because you sound like you are sponsored. You should just be able to talk about what you enjoy. Somehow KZbin made this hard sometimes. Anyway, have a lovely weekend. Thank you for all your videos.

[@WeNeedBTRInBRA]

Gi, I have a Kobo Glo and its amazing, I totally recommend it!! In fact, I read Billy and Me on my kobo (because at the time the Portuguese version wasn't available). Hope you enjoy your holidays! xx

[@klairehumanoid]

I've got a Kindle last year and only used it to read texts I need for Uni, but it's practical! I mean, for a lesson I could need 2 extra books and they take space... so the Kindle saves me a lot of weight in my bad haha!

[@rebeccamatthews3771]

My tv needs to go up in 5's lol :) I own a kindle paperwhite and I love books .. My kindle is perfect for travel. But I love the feel and smell and joy you get reading a real book! So I have both! ;) Also... You can download the kindle app to your iPad (I found it hard to read in bright sunlight though) and you don't have that problem with a kindle - so steal Tom's ;) x

[@leilakobra1973]

Omg I'm the same! I grew up with my mum counting magpies, now I have to stick around to count two!

[@internetordinary]

I have a Nook SimpleTouch with Glowlight, and I absolutely love it. Bought it for all the reasons you mentioned, and it's just so great. Though I would recommend getting one that is just an e-reader, like the Nook SimpleTouch or Nook Glowlight because the tablet hybrids are just not very book like at all. The basic readers are the closest you can get to a book e-reader wise.

[@conniegrantham9066]

Kindle has changed my life! You have to get one x

[@ProcrastinKate]

When you said "my brain is f-" let's just say I didn't think you were going to say frazzled 😂

[@RebeccaReads]

I totally recommend a kindle! Especially a kindle fire, as you can watch KZbin and clips of things for baby Buzz too! Also, your iPad can have a kindle app on it too, and your iPhone! It's a lovely bug to catch! Plus loads of kindle books are free! Loads of classics and unknown and they are the better of some of the things I've read 😊

[@suziewallace2667]

I love reading on my kindle! It's not back lit so it's nice to read off! I also find the glare off white paper and some books distracting, but you don't get that on a kindle. And you can change the font size as I'm lazy and don't like reading books with tiny writing! But then I still buy books too, especially if I've got the rest of the series or other books by that author, I love buying the Cecelia Ahern books in actual book format! But for the amount of books you can take, compared with the space and weight, it is definitely worth it!

[@theabarrett2640]

I have one and its so good, I go on holiday and read 6 or 7 books its great. Also kindles and ereaders don't have the sun reflection like your iPad would so I'd invest + the books are cheaper, I tend to buy the ebook and the hardback too :)

[@94larkla]

Hi! I have a kindle paperwhite, and I use it when I travell to and from school and on hollidays. Because I have so manny heavy school books I can't really take a regular book with me, so the kindle is awesome for that! I love that I don't have too worry about my books running out when I'm on holliday, and you can take your kindle to the poolside or the beach and not worry about it getting wet! (Well if you have a waterproof case.. but they arent that expensive!) I also love that I can get lots of books in english on the kindle, I'm swedish and there are just not enough books in english at the bookstores in sweden. So now I usually read books in english on my kindle and regular book books in Swedish :)

[@EmilyHornburg]

I use the kindle app on my iPad and I love it. "Real" books are my favorite, but having the app is SO HANDY. I love it for traveling and sometimes I can't find really good deals on books and I can own even more books than I had before without running out of room on my shelf! So, moral is, I pick "real" books first, but I'll do ebooks too.

[@florafroes4529]

I LOVE MY KINDLE!!! (specially for reading in the bus at night)

[@DegrassiStKids]

Can definitely relate to the even numbers thing

[@gemmajones5146]

I didn't really like kindles until I got one and they are so good and light!!! 😊📚

[@CheekyChicMiss]

I was so against kindles for years and refused to use one until i had run out of books on holiday and my friend gave me hers, i now always have mine in my bag just in case i ever get bored. I still love reading physical books and for some reason turning pages just really makes me happy but i can't imagine going on trips without my kindle now!

[@sbrox101]

Honestly if you have an ipad, I'd say just stick to using the kindle app because it works just as well, but if you don't want to do that, I DO really think buying a kindle is a great option. I didn't really have any desire for one, and was convinced I didn't need it, but once I got one as a birthday present, I never looked back!! Obviously there's no substitute for the way an actual book smells or the way it feels when you physically turn the last page of a book, but it's so worth it! You can literally carry a library of 100s of books with you in an extremely light, easy and practical way and there's something SO satisfying about being able to buy the next book in a series at 1am, from your bed when you've just finished the previous book in the series and you just HAVE to read the next one right away!! Also I sometimes read while I'm doing other things (brushing my teeth, getting dressed etc) so it's nice to only need one hand to hold the kindle, or to just rest it on a surface and carry on reading (obviously a book would slam shut if you just rested it on a surface), so yeah, I'd definitely recommend it! :)

[@25luvfaith]

I have a kindle and I say that it's easier when you go places but at home I prefer to have the actual book because I still love holding it in my hands.

[@aworldofsong]

On my family's old TV we had to make sure the sound level was a multiple of 5! But these days we just make it an even number.

[@TheNalsB]

I've been thinking about the same thing G!! It's like i love books!! To read i need to feel the pages and smell them and just that feeling you get from holding the book...But with little device thingy i can't do that so idk lol

[@EliLangstrmpe]

Buying a Kindle was the best purchase I did in 2014. Not just because I practically live in a suitcase between London and Norway, but because I have read so.many.books. since I bought it. And of course, I always have 60+ books with me at any time. I'm not familiar with any other brand of e-readers, but I'm sure they are just as good.

[@AmyWeidman]

I used to have a tablet, but I only ever read one book using it. I'm still a big fan of physical books. :D

[@enlathestrange]

Buy one! If the book is good enough I buy the paper version to lend to other people :)

[@emmery2]

I love my kindle! It's greaaaaat

[@TheDavisDennisShow]

I used to have a kindle and I really loved it, but I've since just resorted to using the app on my iPhone and iPad as it's just more convenient. Not only do you have your book collection literally everywhere you go, but you don't have to remember to charge yet another device. Kindles are good for reading in the sun though...

[@sarahkipker6122]

I totally understand what you mean, I love my books as well! But like you saud, for occasions when you can't afford to take a big book with you... an eReader i a really genious idea. Mine is a kobo! Can really recommend it :-) And it's so pretty!

[@serena7044]

As someone with a chronic illness, I do recommend kindles and they are so uch easier to hold and transport. Plus it feels like environemntally they are better as they havent got the heaps of paper :)

[@msfearliss]

I'm soon moving to UK for school so my mom got me a Kobo to bring books with me, cause I have so little room in my suitcase. At first I was reluctant and literally said, "but I like real books!" But in the end, I do think it can be useful, and for travel it's definitely more convenient (considering how I travel like 3-4 times a year for school).

[@megeggegg]

I have a kindle for uni because I do English Lit and it's really great so I'd recommend it! (And you get loads of classics for free!)

[@ClareB78]

I love my books too but a Kindle is great for holidays or long journeys, do it!

[@zakke91]

I bought my Kindle for myself as an early christmas present and I absolutely love it. I bought the Paperwhite II which has built in Wi-Fi that lets you buy and download books directly onto your Kindle. I love the backlight feature because it means you're not dependent on the lighting when reading. You can just adjust it to fit your surroundngs. As I live in Sweden, eBooks are not that accessible and they are not very cheap, atleast not in my opinion. I buy all my books from the US Amazon and the prices are really good. The only downside, in my opinion, to Amazon is that there are too many books to chose from. I think they have over 3 million titles and that just makes it so much harder for me to find a book. Silly, I know!

[@louiseereads]

I just received a kindle for my birthday. I'm going away for a week and have downloaded some many books onto it because like you said i don't think I could bring so many books. I think it's a good investment :) but nothing beats a Physical book

[@juuniperus]

I have a kindle and I love it. I'm currently doing a year-abroad here, in England and I forbade myself from buying books that are not related to uni because books are so heavy and having a kindle allows me to have loads of books on just one light device that I don't have trouble carrying on a plane once I get back home. I don't think it's the same experience to read on an iPad, or any tablet, and a e-reader. E-readers are made for reading, the screen is not backlit (not sure about that word) and it's not so tiring for your eyes. Try reading a book on Tom's kindle and see if you like it :)

[@daisylambert5355]

Yes! You have to get a kindle!! ☺️

[@maireadsbookshelves]

I do that with the volume on my tv and computer as well! :)

[@hannahswan1193]

E book readers are life savers for when you go away. You can't beat a good paperback though! :)

[@evarosa5126]

there are also 5 of silver and 6 for gold in the magpie song!!:)

[@TheAmyAj]

ahhh jills book. I was so happy when you showed it. Only just heard about it, first fiction book I believe or at least to my knowledge with a established author that has a character, a main character at that with cystic fibrosis. I have cystic fibrosis. Awareness gold. :) love you videos G, inspires my secret dream of becoming an author.

[@GingerBeerTea]

I used to read on an iPad but the backlight put me off as it made me feel as if my eyes were straining. What I love about my kindle is that it is just like reading a sheet of paper :)

[@taffy3857]

You can get a kindle app on your iPad or download books to the iPad. If you've got one anyway then make the most of that instead :) nothing like a good book though!!

[@laurencampbell5739]

I love you so much!!xxx