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I probably don't read more, but I sure as heck read more new stuff!
I couldn't afford to keep up with my reading habits as even going to used book stores would be expensive. In addition, I couldn't carry enough books home from the library to keep up with my reading.
Plus, there is always the concern over new authors. Yeah, I'd get books out of the library that sounded interesting, just to learn (to my weary back's dismay) that they weren't at all interesting. The same with buying books - even used ones - that sounded good [in the store]. So, a lot of times, I'd end up sticking only with authors with whom I was already familiar.
Now, with the e-reader (and MobileRead!), I am exposed to so many more books: free ones all over the Internet, recommendations from here (and all other the 'Net), etc.
I may be reading just a tad bit more because there is always a book handier than getting one from the library or the bookstore - but it is marvelous to have such access to new (!) authors and stories.
Marilyn
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