When the Kindle was released it was to spell the end of the book. I joined the revolution and got one, although I never intended to get rid of my books. I loved the fact that I could have dozens of books on the one small device, it’s easy to take places. The first one I got was the first that wasn’t backlit, this was good but did make it hard to read in the dull lighted areas. When I broke that one I got the backlit paperlight one, this makes it so easy to read in most situations and the battery lasts weeks. I love it.
But despite having the Kindle I have continued buying physical books and I would not get rid of them. I love having my book collection. In 2016 book sales increased by 6% and the sales of eBooks dropped by 4% so despite the doomsaying when it was released it’s clear that books are here to stay. I think there will always be a place for the Kindle as when a book is produced its easy to release electronically as well but I am glad books are here to stay, there is nothing better than sitting down to read a real book.
The other thing that is allot better in the digital age is the contact you can have with Authors. Through mediums like You Tube, Twitter and Facebook you now have the ability of talking to the people that produce the works that we love so much.
I have had several conversations with authors of the books that I love and it always seems a bit surreal to me but it’s great.
