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Originally Posted by charleski
The most intriguing comment is buried down near the end:
To be honest I can sympathise with this a bit. We tend to gloss over the physical experience of reading books, which extends far further than 'the smell of paper'. The vast majority of books I read now are digital, simply because they're far more convenient, but it's certainly true that the physical presence of paper books added a dimension and individuality that's not found with ebooks. If you read an ebook while your partner reads a paperback, you are engaging in different experiences, a difference that is sometimes not that subtle.
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That quote puzzled me. Reading is a solitary activity. I don't need someone reading with me. Read however you like; just don't bug me while I read, is all I ask.