The case that makes an e-book feel like a real book. Finally!

I love my e-books, thanks to their portability, affordability, and my habit of buying the next book of the series at 3 a.m., when all real bookstores are closed and I just have to find out what happens next. But I miss the solid feel of a book in my hands. Good news! Thanks to this unique marriage of traditional bookbinders and the ability to personalize an already stunning design, I now feel like my e-book experience is elevated to a higher plane. With my new custom DODOCase I now get to enjoy ebooks on my iPad Mini, but with the heft, texture, and intoxicating scent of a real book. Ahh. Since each DODOCase is handcrafted by traditional bookbinders in San Francisco, they retain the smell of fabric, bamboo, and glue--and even leather, if you're into that. Let me tell you, it feels heavenly in your hands. There are tons of options, from special edition, designer-created DODOs to plain cloth or leather ones to my personal favorite, the Build-A-Dodo, which lets you choose pretty much every single part of your case. I seriously find myself just stroking the darned thing. Here's the one I customized:   There are also some pre-made options, if you're not into custom fabrics and purple straps, like I am. Depending on which one strikes your fancy, DODOCases are available for iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone 4/5, Nexus 7, and various Kindle models. Prices range from $40 to more than $100, with the e-reader cases clocking in around $80. So yes, that's a little splurgey, but this is the most delicious and well-made gadget case I've ever seen. I find myself picking up my iPad Mini even more now just because it's so beautiful. I get the idea that unlike a real dodo, this case is built to last. Find beautiful, handmade gadget cases at DODOCase. Build your own to spec in the Build-A-Dodo section.