Weighing up the advantages of modern e-readers
October 14, 2011 4:07 pm GeneralIf you are an avid reader then you’ve probably already faced the question of whether or not to buy an e-reader. Devices like the Kindle are enjoying a certain amount of popularity, but for book lovers they represent a real quandary.
On the one hand e-readers open up all sorts of opportunities. They are perfect for reading books when travelling and they are obviously more environmentally-friendly than physical books – but they evoke none of the romance of reading, render your lovingly amassed collection somewhat redundant and equate fiction with technogeekery.
It’s hard to determine whether the Kindle and its competitors are friend or foe in the literary landscape. A measure of balance is required in the debate. There’s certainly no shame in buying an e-reader for its practical advantages and the selection of free classics at online book shops is a major plus point.
However, you may have to content yourself with the odd snide remark about how it compares with ‘the real thing’, just to stay true to your reading roots!