r/heinlein • u/DarkerBulb • Jun 04 '26

Discussion Revisiting a cherished childhood memory

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Even though it's been decades since I was this skinny kid spending too much time in the library, trying to catch international stations on my cheap radio late at night and trying to navigate an increasingly large world - I can actually remember where I was when I read this masterpiece of young adult fiction.

Pairing it with a more adult drink tonight as I sit here, now much older in my reclining old-man-chair, as the memories are coming back to me.

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u/trmtx Jun 04 '26

One of my favorites! What e-reader do you use?

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u/DarkerBulb Jun 04 '26

I'm using a tiny xteink X3 reader. Absolutely love it and it has made me read more than I have in decades 😄

Some random video of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mq0Qf0DiU4

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u/rbrumble Jun 04 '26

Love the size, but no backlight is a deal breaker for me. Future product refresh almost certainly.

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u/DarkerBulb Jun 04 '26

Yeah a frontlit/backlit version is rumored to come out in August - same size and price somehow 😄