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Isn't the greatest problem that fossile fuels release "saved-up" CO2 in great quantity over a very short time? I.e. wood=paper is not the issue, but the energy spent to produce and distribute a paper book versus and ebook reader + e-books?
I would assume it's still too early-days to give a good and substantial answer to the (fossile fuel) energy spent on e-books - hardware and software included - issue.
The whole life-cycle of a product is complex. Environmentally speaking, cotton is a really big baddie - but try to tell people that polyester might be a better choice in some instances.... It's the good old logic vs. feeling.
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