In a world where everything around us
seems to be digital, there are still some things we can pick to do in the
traditional non-screen way. One of this things is reading. But even this
task is disappearing into the technology.
With the boom of E-readers, tablets
and reading apps for smartphones, the non-digital atmosphere around reading is
becoming smaller and smaller - Of course, due to the perks of digital reading,
paper books apparently are loosing the battle.
But some of us, romantics,
are still attached to the fact of have an actual book in our hands - call
us nostalgics but I personally think is not the same experience.
And don't get me wrong, I love e-books
and is the way I do most of my readings, but there is nothing like sit in
a comfortable place with a cup of coffee or tea and a real book in hand -
turning page after page to see what comes next in the story.
And I know is an old fashion kind
of thinking, but I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one with that feeling
- There is something magic about that scenario.
But, of course, the weight of the
book that doesn't allow me to carry it with me all the time, the lack of
space in my teeny tiny flat and the higher cost compare with a Kindle
versions had push me to migrate to the digital version - because, not reading
is simple unacceptable!!!!
Convenience, light weight,
smaller costs and variety are some of the up sides of e-books and this things
are strangling the traditional way of deep yourself into a story - but there
are some things, and places, where paper seems like a better option.
As we're in the summer time (at
least, in the norther part of the world), where beaches, pools and a lot of
water seems to be involve, some prefer paper over digital for obvious reasons -
getting your e-reader or tablet wet can cause serious damages; also, a digital
screen is not that convenient under the sun and an actual book is more comfortable
while you're tanning in the hammock ;)
In my case, this summer, I was stuck
in a series of which I only had the digital version. This led me to bring
my tablet to the beach, and while it wasn't as unpleasant as I though it
would be, it wasn't the best reading experience (despise the
perfect background). Looking around me, I found people enjoying their
time with an paper book and it got me thinking.
Here's what I figure out: paper books
are not dying, their just modifying their market and time of
consuming (as in marketing) - while on-the-go, e-books seam as the perfect
solution because is easier to carry them around, there are still
some momentum to paper books - like the beach or that chair in your house where
you can loose yourself in actual pages - at least, from now on, that's the way
I'm gonna use both of them!! ;)
What do you think about it???
You can leave your comment bellow ⬇️
Hope you had enjoy and as always...
...See you between the pages!
Trish ❥
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