Paper books vs E-books

Until a few years ago, I'd never read an e-book. I couldn't imagine holding an e-reader or what my favorite books might look like on it.  You see, I've always loved the feel and weight of a paper book in my hand, the smell of a bookstore with shelves and shelves of paperbacks and hardbacks with beautiful covers.  There's nothing like browsing a bookstore, then sitting in the cafe and drinking coffee, while my stack of books sit on the table in front of me. 

A couple of years ago, I got a Kindle as a gift.  I admit I was skeptical, but the thought of ordering a book with one click was kind of cool.  I didn't have to leave my house, and I didn't have to wait for the mail to deliver them.  I had them in about sixty seconds.  I have several hundred books on my Kindle, and a lot of those books were free.  Authors sometimes offer a book at zero cost for a couple of days, even a week.  It allows readers the opportunity to try a book by an author they've never read.  This is a great strategy by an author to acquire new readers.  It works.  I have to say, I love  reading e-books.  I'm even working on a collection of short stories to be sold as an e-book. 

Do I still love the feel of a paper book in my hand?  (Sigh)  Yes, very much, and browsing a bookstore is one of my all time favorite things to do.  As a reader and an author, I have to move forward with the times.  E-books are here to stay. 

Happy reading!