“....... Digital books are pretty neat. No more massive bookcases.”
Agreed, like that I can increase the size of the font and leave my reading glasses on the night stand.....but, I will always love a book I can hold in my hands, then pass on to a friend when done. (If it’s any good!)
Not just font size, but it has its own light!! I do want a screen that is easier to read in sunlight, though.
My husband and I just exchange Kindles. I have no guilt over telling someone about a great ebook when all they have to spend is $1-$4. I never have to worry if they’ll read it or return it. When folks spend their own money and are *invested*, they will read the book. Borrowed ones, not so much.
Paper for me is for pool, beach or hot tub. When/if they make an eReader that is waterproof and a decent price, I will switch completely. And I was someone who was resistant to digital vs. paper.
I really love that I can preview something right on the Kindle, read reviews and then just download. I live out in the boonies. Bookstore runs have always been something I had to plan in advance and I would always spend way too much each trip. Instead of $12-$30/book, I now spend $0-$5.
I try to check often and have picked up freebies and $.99 specials quite often. Amazon paperbacks are affordable, but I had to wait for something to reach the 4-for-the-price-of-3 level in order to reach the $25/free shipping point.
My day job has been busy lately, but hopefully this winter I can return to my own work. I tend to write myself out on a ledge, plot-wise, and have this 30k-50k word sticking point I need to get through.