[usuallee]

I have to say, I went all e-book for awhile, or virtually so, but just in the past month or two I've drifted back towards print books a bit. It started when recently I was on vacation and while in a bookstore said "what the hell?" and bought a new hardcover. Since then I've become reaquainted with the charms of both browsing in bookstores as well as with a brand new physical book. A new book feels like an indulgence, a luxury. Since then I've bought a couple more.

Then there's used books which can often be had for far less than what an ebook costs, or free from the library (my library has ebooks too, but a poor selection, whereas with interlibrary loan, everything is available). I've also developed a taste for nonfiction, particularly history, and when there are a lot of maps and photos a real book is still the best option, as a 6" inch e-ink screen isn't really up to the task of displaying such material well, my phone screen is too small, and I don't own a tablet.

So yeah I guess some of the novelty of ebooks has worn off and I find that printed books still have a role to play. I agree with some of you guys that a mix of ebook and p-book may offer the best balance between price, convenience, and enjoyment.