Posted on 03/31/2025 3:18:06 PM PDT by marktwain
While I love the printed word, I can carry a thousand books in the palm of my hand, and unlike the printed books I have, they’re also more likely to get re-read. The paperwhite version of Kindle was a life changer. Small enough to fit in the pocket, containing universes of imagination.
That said, walls of books make pretty darn good insulation for the house, both in temp and sound. But as I age, it also brings worries. That’s a lot of flammable material in a living area.
Kindle’s better for some things, like reading in bed without disturbing the wife, but paper doesn’t have to be charged, and doesn’t lock up from time to time and have to be restarted. Either has its advantages. If I could only have one, I’d go with paper, but fortunately I don’t have to make that choice.
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