For the past years, book lovers have been faced with the choice of purchasing an e-book or a paperback book. Each book form has its own pros and cons.
However, I believe that with our world becoming more technologically advanced paperback books will still lead for years to come.
Personally, I prefer paperback books and probably always will.
The smell, and the ability to search for a book in a bookstore and run my fingers through the pages is my favorite part of purchasing a book.
While reading a book and seeing a relatable quote or great piece of advice, I like to underline, highlight or stick a post-it note right next to it.
With e-books you can do something very similar, but for those who like to make asterix marks or doodles on pages, you can’t exactly do that with an e-book.
For those who favor e-books or electronic forms of reading, books also have many advantages.
The biggest advantage is probably the storage space you’re going to save yourself.
Although you might save physical space, you have to constantly keep charging the device and make sure it lasts throughout your day.
A regular book doesn’t need to be electronically charged, therefore it’s accessible to you at any time.
Luckily, I have friends who enjoy reading books and we casually exchange books to save each other from having to purchase it.
With an e-book you can’t exactly loan someone your device for days and weeks on end. In forms of trading with an e-book, that is also impossible when it comes to donating.
When I didn’t find a book to be interesting or as meaningful to me, I like to donate it.
If you have an e-book you can’t donate it and ultimately, you’re stuck with it. So why do people still prefer e-books or reading devices? Is it the embarrassment of showing off that you’re actually reading, or to be trendy with a technology device?
Personally, after I finish a book I like to store it on my shelf and show off the collection of books at the front of my room. I treasure the books I have and genuinely enjoy reading them and putting them up as if they’re trophies on a shelf.