I was of the 'old school' also. If you've picked the right reader for you, you will soon find reading on your device much more pleasurable.
No cramping hands from trying to keep those paperbacks open.
More comfortable reading at night.
No more heavy books to handle.
You can read while eating (My favorite!

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All your library at your fingertips. No more running out of something to read no matter where you are.
And, Welcome to MobileRead!