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Printed books outsell ebooks by a significant margin. Many people enjoy the experience of browsing in
bookstores, and they enjoy the feel–even the smell–of a printed book in their hands. But an increasing number of
people are turning to ebooks to feed their reading habit.
To read ebooks, you, ideally, need an e-reader. The most popular option is the Amazon Kindle. It has many
models, with prices starting from as little as US$50. The more avid a reader you are, the better value this purchase
becomes, as many ebooks retail for less than printed books. An e-reader can hold thousands of ebooks, which can be downloaded in an instant. It’s lightweight, too, which makes it ideal to carry around. An e-reader is also very
easy to hold, particularly in one hand, so it is easily adaptable to most sitting and lying positions. Most come with
an inbuilt light and glare-free screen, so they’re usable in environments as diverse as darkened rooms and sunny
beaches.
There are countless compelling reasons why ebooks are better than printed books. Ebooks come with inbuilt
dictionaries, so you can just tap on a word to see its definition. Ebooks also contain handy summaries, so you can
get a reminder of the different characters. Moreover, ebooks allow you to preview chapters before you commit to
reading them, and you can make notes on ebooks without leaving permanent marks. Better yet, ebooks have
customizable fonts and font sizes, meaning they’re ideal for those with vision problems. The fact that ebooks don’t
take up much physical space means they’re ideal for those with storage problems, too!
Printed books may not be going anywhere soon. But ebooks–cost-effective, portable, educational, and
customizable–are the future.