E readers

Are you thinking of an e-reader for a holiday gift for anyone on your list?  I have been hesitant to catch onto this idea, but it keeps looking better and better.

According to data found in the Environmental Trends and Climate Impacts: Findings from the U.S. Book Industry report, more than 30 million trees are cut down annually to produce books sold in the U.S. alone.

The e-reader industry is helping to change this statistic of trees being used for paper production for books.  For that reason, I guess I'm becoming more open to the e-reader idea.  I'm old fashioned in the idea of holding a book in my hands is part of the reading experience (btw, I only read hard covers for that reason).

Another great way to help reduce the use of paper:  Buy and read used books!  For a lot less money, you could stock yours or your child's bookcase full of "new" books for you to enjoy.  Some of the best classics are not new releases, and are still an excellent read.  Check out Cutie Patutie's and Cutiques selection of books for all members of the house.