Fall 2022 Magazine | Page 17

Books vs . E-books

by Apollo Popowitz

Imagine plopping down into an old wooden bench at your local park , this time empty , as the sounds of nature fill your ears , you finally get to relax after a tiresome day . You take out your favorite book and begin reading , visualizing yourself in a world of fiction . Imagination takes over and your surroundings begin fading , interweaving , and melding as you become more and more immersed in the story . Time passes inconspicuously and you don ’ t notice , soon night arrives and you ’ re suddenly jerked out of the narrative as the sun drops below the horizon . “ Darn you paper book , I wish you would light up like an … eBook ?”

improvements by saving paper , consequently reducing deforestation . You alone are helping the Earth by preventing global warming . No matter how miniscule the effort is , if combined , it can make a large difference .
Many people cannot afford to buy books because of their economic status , therefore preventing them from accessing prestigious knowledge . eBooks are much cheaper compared to printed books as it costs nearly nothing to create .
eBook readers such as the Amazon Kindle costs as much as your average printed book . Yet ,
bookstuff . com , on one charge the Kindle lasts for weeks if not months , enough for an avid reader to read at least one hour every day .
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Regardless of the ways books are distributed , they are extremely important to the development of our societies and help us learn more about the world . In the end , would you rather the classic , oaky aroma of a paper book , or the environment friendly , convenient , and on the go ready to read eBook ?
Books come with a many mildly annoying complications , such as being unable to read in dark places without turning the lights on , taking more storage , and coming with a high price tag . Choosing to read via eBooks can eliminate these issues since it is possible to choose upon thousands and thousands of books that are stored on your electronic devices . Moreover , they bring many ecological and environmental
they can be used to read nearly all books that have ever existed in the history of humanity . Special deals are suggested such as Kindle Unlimited , which costs only $ 9.99 per month , and can offer up to ten free books from a large selection . It comes with a brightness adjustable display and is perfect for reading out in warmth of the sun , or under the dark security of your bedsheets . Additionally , according to the-