Which is why they were completely flabbergasted when I told them that my very existence depended on receiving a nook for Christmas. To a lover of the written word, an e-reading device is blasphemy in the highest form. It is the forgoing of everything we book lovers relish...the smell, the feel, the enjoyment of turning pages. It is also a completely ingenious way to store mass amounts of books into a small, aesthetically pleasing device with a perfect leather cover that fits oh so perfectly on my bursting at the seams built-ins.
I had to have it.
As this Christmas drew near, my parents remained mum on whether or not I would be the recipient of the coveted nook. I read news reports that talked about how B&N was back ordered with nook requests and most people would not even receive theirs until well after the New Year.
So I talked myself into not REALLY wanting a nook because I figured that I probably wouldn't get it.
However, when Christmas Day rolled around and I opened one package (that was definitely NOT in the shape of a nook - my parents, the perpetual tricksters) and lo and behold, I had it. Complete with a beautiful nook holder in red.
Ladies and gentleman, I must say that I am in love with my nook. I can take it anywhere and purchase any book that B&N offers...all from the comfort of my house, thanks to the built in Wi-Fi. I have finished at least one book and am currently reading one now - all brand new books that do not come in paperback yet, for the purchase price of $9.99 each. I kid you not. And they download within seconds of me telling my nook that I wish to purchase them. It is a book addict's dream.
It's nookAlicious.
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