I don't think we will ever get rid of physical books and I know I have certain collections that I will always build on whenever a new hardback comes out (Harry Potter series, Alphabet mysteries by Sue Grafton), but I also love my e-readers (and I have several kindles, nooks, and itoys) and think they will eventually become the standard.
Perhaps if physical books went back to being more unique (offering pictures that e-books don't have) they might be more tempting - but it is sure nice to not have every book shelf filled to overflowing as I buy more and more books.
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