it will be downloaded. Or so Amazon hopes. In case you have not heard, they have introduced the next evolutionary step in the literary world. A handheld electronic book reader.

When I first heard the news I was shocked. This idea is so groundbreaking and incredible I don't see how no one ever thought of it before. Oh wait, they did. Seems like it was in the mid 90's when ebooks were touted as the end of printed books as we know them. Only problem was that the people that read books tend to love them. Most readers I know have bookcases in their homes overflowing with paperbacks and hardbacks. And the one thing that an ebook can never emulate is a shelf full of books.

The difference this time? Oprah. The woman who can mention a book and turn it into an instant bestseller has endorsed the Kindle. What does this mean for books? who knows. I know that I won't buy a Kindle. I love my bookshelves. And my pockets are already overflowing what with an ipod, wallet, cellphone, DS and a Clie. The next big thing will be cargo pants for the extra pocket space.

Check out the Kindle for yourself

Bloody MonkeyZ

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