Being someone who has always read paper books (books) , I found the transition from books to e-books quite difficult. Both have their own set of advantages.

E-books:

E-books are easier to get and cheaper than books. Many sites on the internet like http://www.esnips.com/ have a free collection of e-books. The only cost incurred is in downloading these books. Some of these books may have typos and some may even introduce viruses onto the system , so one has to be careful while downloading these books.

After the initial hesitation, I found myself thinking that buying paperback books ( unless it is a rare book or a great favourite of mine) to be a wasteful expenditure.

Books (Paperback):

There are a few occasions where a good old (paper) book has the upperhand over e-books. When one is travelling or is stranded in a place where there are no computer facilities, there is nothing better to do than to curl up with a book. Ofcourse, the feel of a book is far superior to that of an e-book and the strain on the eye is lesser.

Finally, I’d say the content of the book matters more than whether it is a paperback or an e-book. So enjoy reading, everyone!