Monday Motivation ~ First do no harm, and second to try to do good

"I think we all, as parents, readers, writers, teachers, editors, whatever, have a responsibility to first do no harm, and second to try to do good. But people are so different, and their needs are so different, that what is good for one is not good for another. Doesn't mean that because it's not good for one it should be done away with. But rather, that almost everything is for somebody, and nothing is for everyone. And we have the responsibility to connect with our kids so they can make the right decisions for themselves. And so we can help them understand what they run across.

It also means that we as parents have the right and responsibility to help guide our children in what they are exposed to. And how they understand it. But we must also allow others the same right, even if their choices differ from ours. Because their children differ from ours." Rick Walton

Paperback vs. Audiobook vs. ebook

I've used many, many different formats to read books. 

Kindle~ When I use the stationary bike at the rec center, I take my Kindle. Not only does reading pass the boring time of pedaling, I get a ton of reading done. I'm on netgalley (are you?) and have a ton of catching up to do. It's fun reading books that haven't hit the market yet. 

Audiobook~ I listen to audiobooks and playaways while I'm traveling or go walking. This too passes the time. I've learned this format doesn't work while I'm on exercise machines. I get too distracted by the TVs and their closed captioning. It's never a good idea to listen and read at the same time. 

Graphic novels ~ LOVE Shannon Hale's graphic novels, especially Rapunzal's Revenge. And ALL my kids have read the books at least once. I check out the history ones now and "accidentally" leave them around the house. 

Pottermore ~ Have any of you been on Pottermore? It's Brillant! Talk about interaction with your readers. This site is amazing. I'm making a vow right now to get on there more often with my children this summer. I wouldn't mind if they spent a couple of hours a day on Pottermore. Lots of reading and fun to be had. 

Paper books ~ By far, my favorite way to read is a book made entirely of paper. Nothing can beat the smell of a new book. Or how a book feels in your hands.

Of all the six people in my family, only one has gone straight ebook, and that is my husband. He travels a lot so it makes sense that he wants ebooks. My oldest and youngest both read only paper books. The rest of us read paper books and use our Kindles. 

Do you have a favorite format for reading?