Here's an enjoyable read:
Why NYC Subway Riders Still Read Books (Huffington Post).
Quote:
There are a number of things to consider in the battle between paper and pixel: cost, physical limitations, reading comprehension and interactive capabilities to name a few. Paper prevails in every measure.
Books foster a sense of physical connection that New Yorkers need. "I get a great sense of satisfaction closing the cover at the end of a book," said Santos. Books offer readers like Santos a way of interacting with the physical world that a tablet simply can't replicate. There is something about a bookmark sticking out of your novel that entreats one to pick it back up and give it more quality time. Yes it's helpful to roll over a word for a definition; but life is about tradeoffs and for many the tactile pleasures of paper are priceless.
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No - it is not my intention to spark another
print versus digital discussion.
