One of those classic holiday stories...

Twas the year of the E-book.....

While I do love me some dead-tree books, I had put a Nook e-reader on my Amazon wishlist for the holidays this year.  Figured it was more than anyone was likely to spend, but that's why they call it a "wish list".

Last night was my (former) company's holiday party.  I was a little concerned about it being awkward, but it really was nice to see everyone on our team again.  Well, when it came time to open the gifts from the Managing Partner, there were lots of O.O  faces, because EVERYONE got a Kindle!  Apparently she braved the Black Friday sales, and then talked the store into selling her all 6 of the ones they had in stock.

Once I got over my surprise, I though OMG I need to update my wishlist - what if someone already got me a Nook - I can't return this!  So as soon as I got home I logged on to Amazon - and it showed up under "Purchased".  Oops.

So I sent my mother and brother a note saying "Umm - this is a bit awkward.  I just got a Kindle that I can't return, and then one of you got me a Nook.  Umm - now what?".

It gets better.

This morning I get an e-mail from my mom.  Apparently BOTH of them got me Nooks!  Mom couldn't figure out how to use the Amazon Universal Wish List thingie, so she just called B&N and ordered one for me.  She didn't think to go back and tell Amazon that it had been purchased.  (I'm not sure she knows the difference between then, to be fair).  So then my brother came along, and clicked the button to buy it directly online and then updated Amazon.  I understand there was a bit of a lecture to mom on how to update this for next time)

So now I have THREE e-readers! Luckily, B&N sells lots of other things, and there is a brick-and-mortar location in the next town over, so I'll trot over there once they turn up.

Sigh - somehow this just seems par for the course with my family....