I love books but it is getting harder to justify the space to store them when all their contents could fit one of these thingies. I know it is not the same but there is never enough space for other things. Are they becoming trophies of knowledge gained?
As a librarian and a book hoarder, I'd suggest a balanced approach. Cherished fiction and essential reference material belong on your bookshelves. Borrow physical or digital copies of bestsellers and the like from the library.
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I will take the same approach. Some books I have from writer friends and will always keep them. Some nice art books too and some classics which I will read with my son at the correct age. All the others need to move out. Let the cull begin.
It's a recurring idea, I love physical books and being able to enjoy and show them off, but the idea of having them all together in a small device that I can take everywhere and doesn't take up space is tempting.
I recently decorated a room with two bookcases full that I had to move first. They are all sitting in my hall. I like the uncluttered room, so I will have to bring the less cherished books to a charity shop.
I have nothing with physical books. My Kobo is so conveinient. Hundreds of books and easy access to thousands online. Easy for the eyes; reading without glasses, in the dark or full sun, much cheaper and it saves a lot of space.
The Kobo is great. Although I would like it to be a bit bigger as my eyes tire easily. But it is very handy, I like the fact it is more open than Amazon's closed ecosystem.