Lawrence Beck
Well said, Ken. On the other hand (though I don't own one), a cold e-book to read may be better than having nothing at all to read.
2012-12-02

shells
The impersonal E book, you have championed the good old book,I love them, but I would quite like a kindle also! I have just found a place in my local town that has taken over an empty shop and it's full of free second hand books to take home, I spent an age in it and came home with a great book about Florence Nightingale, (I'm an ex nurse), maybe I can do both:)
2012-12-01

countryfog
Not only do I agree I go a step farther - I only buy used books. It is always interesting and often instructive to see what resonated with another reader, page corners folded down, underlines, highlights, marginalia, attention and intention I might otherwise not have noticed.
2012-12-01

I have a Kindle loaded up with lots of e-books, but I find myself always going back to the local public library to get paper books. Somehow reading on a screen removes that tactile, sensual experience. And yes, my 'real' books have a worn look--signs of aging, just like human beings. My e-books are eternally youthful, but never look read.

William
2012-12-01

Nathalia
Interesting viewpoint. :-)
2012-12-01