Quote Originally Posted by Orange utopia View Post
have a nook and love it but if you aren't interested in buying into the technology then I suggest you just download the free kindle app that works on pretty much any smart phone, iPad or even your computer I believe so you can read your brother's book.
I second this, especially if (as the OP says) the mom doesn't like to actually buy books. That's the main usage of ereaders imo, unless you really only like stuff in the public domain.

I have LOADS more thoughts on the subject as a librarian that's at least played with most ereaders, but seems like the OP's question is answered!