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Originally Posted by boswd
For me certain beloved novels I own and I'm one those who HAS to own a classic or a beloved novel in Hardcover. And when I read those, I have my own special time and spot. it's a little weird but just me. I love reading those in my den with my drink of choice , or out on my deck on a nice quiet morning with my coffee.
To me nothing will ever replace that experience that I get with a Hardcover Classic. (not all hardcovers, mind you) just certain ones. The ones that made us fall in love with reading  |
The point is, it's not about the words, it's about the "thing". Some people treasure their LPs; their kids might treasure their CDs; but when you want to listen to the music -- it's the music that counts.
Physical books have a role to play -- on the coffee table to display your taste or make a statement about what you believe in. But that's not reading.
King Lear is every bit as moving in e-ink as on paper. I suspect Shakespeare would have agreed.