Why E-Readers Are Better than Boyfriends

Our guest post is by Lauren Clark who writes smart, sassy fiction with a Southern Twist. She is the author of Dancing Naked in Dixie (4.5 stars, 82 reviews). Lauren and her Kindle have been in a committed relationship for two years.

Why E-Readers Are Better than Boyfriends

Having relationship woes? Recently give your main squeeze the boot? Don’t despair….pick up an e-reader and get some LOVE!

Yes, embrace that technology and your e-reader will treat you right, every time. Here are TEN glorious reasons to trade in your flesh-and-blood model for a sleek, stylish package.

An e-reader is always:

1. Ready in Seconds – No waiting around to check the score of the game, no finding the keys, or “Not tonight, honey.”

2. Entertaining – There’s no shortage of music, audiobooks, novels, short stories, and poetry…and most devices will read to you if you click the right buttons.

3. Portable – No need to buy two airline tickets for a vacation; just tuck your device into your suitcase and go!

4. Handsome – Choice of colors, fonts, sizes, screens in black and white or full color. Plus, you can dress it up in whatever jazzy cover you decide looks great (and there’s never any debate).

5. Drama-free – There’s no fighting over watching favorite shows, where to eat dinner, or wondering if your e-reader understands you. E-readers don’t hold grudges. A committed e-reader relationship means never having to say you’re sorry.

6. Open – Go ahead and flirt. No jealousy here. Your e-reader will always go home with you, no questions asked.

7. Thoughtful – Your e-reader will never steal the remote, hog the bed covers, or tell you you’re fat. Your e-reader won’t eat that pint of Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey you’ve been saving for a really bad day.

8. Quiet – Your e-reader won’t talk back, argue, cuss, or snore. Think of all of the uninterrupted sleep you’ll get.

9. Great at following directions – You don’t have to tell your e-reader twice. Tell it what to do. It remembers everything!

10. Low Maintenance – No foot rubs, fetching a beer, running to the grocery store for snacks, or picking up stray underwear. No need to remember birthdays or anniversaries. All you need is a charge cord. Need I say more?

And, hey, in the rare instance that your e-reader does disappoint, you can always trade-up for a faster, more intelligent model. No explanations, no break-up required. And you never have to worry about your Ex-e-reader stalking you.

Her third novel, The Pie Lab, will be released in February 2013. You can find much more about Lauren and her novels at www.laurenclarkbooks.com.