I never thought I'd like a kindle - I just love books. The way they feel in your hand, the way they smell, the beauty of all that possibility in all those words...I love words, too. An amazing thing, language. In any case, I still love books, but I love the kindle, too. It's pretty handy. I do suggest not buying reference books in kindle format. It's a PIA not to be able to flip through easily, and I find it best suited to something meant to be read through.
You can borrow library books through a kindle, at least in my state.
Thank you for the suggestion, Lexie!