Technology is everywhere. We have access to technology almost everywhere we go, whether through a phone, tablet, laptop, etc.
With the rise in technology came the rise in e-books, electronic books/images designed to be read on electronic devices. There have been numerous debates on whether printed books are better than e-books, but both have pros and cons.
Let's discuss them!
E-BOOKS
PROS:
Portability
You can have hundreds of books on one device
Environment friendly
Accessibility with audiobooks (for those with vision impairments)
The process of buying books is quicker
CONS:
Eye Strain
You can't share e-books
Pirating books
You have to stop reading if you need to charge up
PAPER BOOKS
PROS:
The feeling of holding a book in your hands
Your brain retains words better when you read on paper
You can have a physical collection
You can re-sell your books
You can get a break from technology and blue light
Paper books can come in a variety of styles
CONS:
Affects the environment
They are not as portable (they take up space and are heavy)
Reading paper books requires a light source
Storage
Paper books are usually more expensive
At one point in time, I would only read paper books, both because I lacked the devices to read e-books and the fact that paper books give you a different experience. Now, after a few years of reading e-books and paper books, I think that they both have unique qualities that make them both valuable.
Which version do you prefer?
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