Physical books are the best. I usually buy ebooks as a test-drive. If I like it, I buy the physical book too so I can read it in my preferred format. If I really like it, I'll buy the audio version to keep the party going anywhere :)
Another win for the physical bookshelf and library is that others can come in and browse to their heart's content, too - a couple of our children have often done that with the books in my study and have found things they've enjoyed reading. I know it's possible to family share a Kindle library (mine, like yours, has hundreds of books in it) but it's far less inviting and convivial (I was generally in my study when they came in and browsed and so we chatted away merrily as they scanned the shelves.)
Physical books are the best. I usually buy ebooks as a test-drive. If I like it, I buy the physical book too so I can read it in my preferred format. If I really like it, I'll buy the audio version to keep the party going anywhere :)
Another win for the physical bookshelf and library is that others can come in and browse to their heart's content, too - a couple of our children have often done that with the books in my study and have found things they've enjoyed reading. I know it's possible to family share a Kindle library (mine, like yours, has hundreds of books in it) but it's far less inviting and convivial (I was generally in my study when they came in and browsed and so we chatted away merrily as they scanned the shelves.)
I loved this. I still will accumulate and read both ebooks and paper books, but the paper ones have my heart.
The IKEA bookcase is a must have. Mine is packed full. I need more space.