Which one is better? Owning a book or Kindle? A lot of people hate the idea of owning a Kindle or any brand of ebook reader. I personally agree with both. Both have its own perks.
Book collectors would definitely agree with owning books is better. Don't you just love the smell of a new book after you unwrap it? The feel of the paper and being able to hold it? I just love the smell of a new book. But I also have this habit of buying new books that will end up in my bookshelf for probably months before I get to read it. I currently have so many unread books that would probably take me a year or two to finish. Now the problem is, they take too much space. They also collect dust.
But I also LOVE owning a Kindle. It's very convenient if you're travelling. It won't hurt your eyes like when you're reading on a tablet or phone. You also get to discover and read ebooks from independent authors, and get books that aren't available in printed version. There's no need to wait for a certain title to be restocked or reprinted. You can keep thousands of ebooks in your Kindle and take them with you. No longer do you need to hold super thick and super heavy book especially for people like me. I do my reading before bedtime while lying down comfortably. There's also no issue with lighting (for e-reader with built in light) so you can read in the dark.
But of course, you can't smell it, hold it or get autograph from the author or resell it. But it's cheaper to buy.
So, do you prefer books over e-book readers, vice versa or prefer both like me?
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