eReaders or Real Books?

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  • bjess8411
    bjess8411 Posts: 68 Member
    GuitarJerry wrote: »
    I tend to like both.

    Advantages of e-readers: you always have your entire library with you. Example: I'm at the doctors office. It's taking a long time, I can use my phone, which I always have with me, to read my book while I wait. Also, everything is stored electronically, no more messy books around the house collecting dust. Seems less wasteful on the environment, although I think that is not really the case. For reference books, I prefer them on e-readers because, again, I have it with me at all times. Another big advantage, you don't have to wait. You just select what you want to read, and it is instantaneously ready for you.

    Advantages of real books: nostalgia. Tactile. The smell of books is nice. And, it is impressive to visually see how much I read with my pile of books after a few years. Also, loaning books is better. Easier to share. The ability to share on eReaders is a pile of dog crap.

    What are your thoughts?

    Typically, I go back and forth on this. Maybe it's not an either / or situation. I don't know.

    I agree. Both have their advantages. I really like that e-books don't have to be carried anywhere and you have your whole library with you.

    Sometimes you need a real book and an e-book just doesn't cut it, like e-cookbooks! It is very hard to use an online cookbook. Textbooks are often nice to have in person as well so you can mark up the book. I like to have the bible as a real book because it is easier to read that way.

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