I'm still sticking to paperbacks too. I can't quite bring myself to buy a kindle and I'm not sure I'd want to read on an ipad or anything. I've tried it on my phone and it's just like reading emails or something. Real books are definitely more enjoyable!
I studied German at uni and had the chance to come and work here so I did! I've been since last summer and loved it but I'm definitely looking forward to coming home now. Apart from the boring job, my main problem here has been food - there's so much stuff you can't get, they don't really go in for pre-prepared food or low fat things so if I forget my lunch it's hard to just grab a sandwich with the NVs on the side.