Finally, Kindle e-book borrowing..

Amazon has finally relented and will allow the Kindle to download e-books from your local library.  Sony and Barnes & Noble have allowed this feature on their E-Readers for some time now.  Amazon has not explained why they have held out for so long, but they have finally come around.  The American Library Association has noted that 72% of American libraries offer e-books for loan (including Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh).  While only 5% of the public own an ereader, that number is expected to climb.  The advantage of the ebook borrowing is that you do not have to go to the library anymore to get a book, you can download it over the Internet.  I must admit I was slow on this one.  My wife owns a Nook, so I guess I should investigate what books are available to borrow.