I downloaded a book on our new iPad to read. I figure I will give this new-fangled eBook thing a try. It has been a  fine experience so far with only one big surprise. I put the book on my old iPhone as well as the iPad. I really don’t carry the iPad around too much, and thought it would be nice to have it on my phone for when I have to wait in line, at the doctors office etc.

The one thing that was bugging me was how to remember where I left off.

With a real book it’s easy: use a bookmark. eBooks can use bookmarks, but how am I going to keep them synced? Imagine having two copies of a book and when you put one down moving the bookmark in the other. Last night I remembered what chapter I was on, but ebooks don’t have fixed pages. Page-count  varies based on what font size and layout you use, so I thought I would have to skim around to find my spot. It turns out it was all in vain. iBooks (the Apple book app) will wirelessly sync your bookmarks, spot, notes, and highlights. Awesome.

Also I actually highlighted something yesterday. I never highlight anything, ever. I think this ebook thing might work out after all.