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I've Stopped Comparing My Kindle to My Books

When it comes to reading, I realized I can have my cake and eat it too.

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Books became a comforting constant in my life. I loved the smell and the feel of crisply-bound pages. Hours-long visits to Barnes and Noble were pure bliss. And I realize I wasn't alone. According to the Pew Research Center , old fashioned print books are still more popular than e-readers. In fact, 67 percent of Americans have read a paperback in the past year, and 39 percent of people only opt for print. Contrastingly, 29 percent of readers use both formats, and only 7 percent exclusively consume books digitally. Now that I'm older, I'm in that minority.

In high school, I discovered that Harry Potter fan-fiction was a thing, and quickly began absorbing it on my Android. The fact that I could easily access my favorite fictional hero with the touch of a button suddenly made digital reading not so bad. Meanwhile, I noticed that my aunt, a fellow book lover , had fallen victim to a Kindle . She loved it, and enjoyed having thousands of stories at her fingertips. I was intrigued.

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And then, for Christmas 2016, my aunt bought me my first Kindle , the best gift I've ever received. I haven't been the same since. Regular books were always there for me, but once I finished one title, who knew when I'd get to start the next? My Kindle, however, makes the process of hunting for a book thrilling. On command, it allows me to navigate a curated list of thousands of authors and genres , making the journey feel endless. Plus, it's bigger than my smart phone, on which I'd have to squint to view the tiny text.

My Kindle Fire comes with me on road trips, to the bathroom, to lunch, and on rare excursions to the gym. It has a special place in my bed, tucked under my pillow every night. I'm mesmerized by the 7.5-by-4.7 inch screen, and let me tell you: the world of 99 cent smutty e-books is a dark, dangerous, and addicting place.

Yet as I was looking at my bookcase recently, I noticed it hasn't changed much since my high school days. Even though I've read 66 novels in the past two years (the average American reads 12 books in one), only four were print. This alarmed me.

As someone who used to willingly spend hours flipping through pages at a book store, I wondered, Have I betrayed bibliophiles everywhere? Should I sacrifice it all and chuck my Kindle? To answer these burning questions, I consulted some experts to assess the factors that contribute to the ultimate showdown: E-readers vs. real books. But unlike a proper bookworm, I'll go ahead and ruin the ending for you: There's no real winner here.

E-readers change the way you retain information.

Reader, come home.

According to Maryanne Wolf, director of UCLA's Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners,and Social Justice—and the author of Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in the Digital World — text in print slows your mind down, allowing time for critical thinking processes that cultivate empathy and perspective. Basically, these factors allow you to absorb details, a useful benefit for academics.

When it comes to reading digitally, the opposite occurs since you do so at a faster speed, which Wolf says provokes multitasking and skimming. This could come in handy if you're perusing emails, however, too much e-reader time can slightly affect whether or not you'll remember those crucial plot details. Admittedly, I've found myself swiping back several pages to reread passages. It's not that e-readers are bad for you—nuggets read via paperback just stay in your mind longer.

Because of this, it's important to take a break from the screen. Wolf's tip? Stowe away your laptop, phone, and other electronic devices before bed and read a paper book instead.

But both types of books affect your eye health.

American Optometric Association President Samuel Pierce, OD, says that neither e-readers or paperbacks are better for your vision. However, it's important to acknowledge the drawbacks of each. Not being able to adjust the font size in a print book can lead to eye strain , which causes headaches, dry eyes, and general discomfort. That's not to say that electronic devices can't do the same, but being able to zoom in or out is beneficial if, like me, you don't have 20-20 vision.

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Pierce adds that after many years, digital devices expose us to " blue light ," a relatively new phenomenon that's been linked to skin cancer and macular degeneration , an eye disease that causes severe vision loss with aging. In addition, a 2015 study found that the light emitted from screens can make falling asleep more difficult.

While this may sound frightening, Pierce says this is no reason to ax your electronics, as long as you take precautions. He suggests following the 20-20-20 rule, which is when you stare at something 20 feet away from your screen for 20 seconds after 20 minutes of face time. You can also take advantage of devices with blue light filters , or lenses that reduce it .

Plot twist: people also now read on their phones.

According to a 2016 report by the Pew Research Center, the 28 percent of Americans who read electronically are actually more likely to do so on a smart phone or tablet as opposed to a Kindle, Nook, or Kobo. This is a reflection of e-reader shipments, which dropped by 16 million units from 2011 to 2016.

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Let's talk money..

One of the reasons I love my e-reader is because there are so many $1 books to choose from. But according to Jonathan Stolper, senior vice president of Nielsen Book Americas, e-book sales have decreased because of how expensive individual titles are. As he suggested last year, the average price of a digital book increased by $3 to $8 after the "Big Five" publishers (Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin Random House, and Simon & Schuster) gained the ability to set their own prices in 2015.

What's confusing is that the New York Times Best Sellers list contradicts Stolper's findings. The paper version of James Patterson's Juror #3 , for instance, is 60 cents cheaper than the digital one, while Clive Cussler's Shadow Tyrants costs $6 more in paperback. Meanwhile, Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians is 39 cents more expensive on a Kindle, and Dean Koontz's The Forbidden Door is $34.65 in paperback, $16.80 in hardcover, and $14.99 on a Kindle.

So what's the answer to the big money question? It's up to you. You can pay $99 to invest in a Nook and then shop for e-books that vary in price. Or you can go to bookstore and do the same. Another option is to head to the local library, which will cost you next to nothing.

Juror #3 by James Patterson

Shadow Tyrants by Clive Cussler

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

The Forbidden Door by Dean Koontz

And what about practicality.

Ask yourself this: Would you rather tote one 400-page book in your carry-on or access it via a .91 pound device? A 2017 Statista survey found that 27 percent of people, out of over 1,000 participants, find e-books more convenient. As someone who looks at my Kindle as a portable bookstore, I can get behind that sentiment. This preference is also reflected in bookstore sales , which saw a 3.6 percent drop in 2017 compared to the previous year, a puzzling statistic considering other studies say that Americans prefer to read paperbacks.

With this in mind, I reached a decision.

Determining whether e-readers are better than real books isn't so black and white. Yes, an e-book is easier to carry around, yet preferences for paperbacks remain strong. In the end, the decision is up to the person behind the book. It's your choice if you prefer to squint to read tiny printed text, or zoom in electronically, tap to finish a chapter quickly, or dog-ear pages to really let the story sink in. Me? I'm choosing not to get rid of my Kindle. I was worried that, somehow, my switch to a screen diminished my love for literature. But if anything, it's intensified it. I haven't stopped reading, I'm just doing it differently—and much, much faster.

What I will do is make an effort to not solely read on a device. I'm already attached to a screen for eight hours at work, not to mention the hours I spend watching TV or texting. To me, reading is a way to take a break, so why wouldn't I make use of a tech-free alternative? As Wolf suggested, rekindling (no pun intended) my relationship with paperbacks will only help. I'll be able to slow down, take a deep breath, and escape. Because that's why I fell in love with books in the first place.

McKenzie Jean-Philippe is the editorial assistant at OprahMag.com covering pop culture, TV, movies, celebrity, and lifestyle. She loves a great Oprah viral moment and all things Netflix—but come summertime, Big Brother has her heart. On a day off you'll find her curled up with a new juicy romance novel.

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How to Put Books on a Kindle

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This wikiHow teaches you how to add eBooks to your Amazon Kindle. eBooks can be added to your Kindle from Amazon via Wi-Fi, or you can use an email or your Kindle's USB cable to transfer existing eBooks from your computer.

Things You Should Know

• Select the book in your Amazon account and click Deliver. Then, click the Devices Selected box and choose your Kindle in the dropdown menu.
• Click Manage Devices in your Amazon account, then select your Kindle to see your Kindle email address. Email the book as an attachment to your Kindle.
• Connect your Kindle to your computer via USB. Open your Amazon account, select the book, and click Download & Transfer via USB.

Transferring from Amazon via Wi-Fi

• If your Kindle is incapable of connecting to Wi-Fi, you'll need to use your Kindle's USB cable to transfer an eBook instead.

• If you aren't logged in, select Account & Lists , click Sign in , and enter your email address and password .

• You may have to scroll down to find the book that you want to move.

Transferring via Email

• If you aren't logged in, select Account & Lists , click Sign in , and enter your email address and password.

• If you already have an email address here, make sure you know what it is, then skip the next step.

• Your eBook can be in AZW, PDF, or MOBI format. If it isn't in one of these formats, you'll need to convert it before you send it.
• Most email services have a 25 MB limit on attachments. [7] X Research source

Transferring Any eBook via USB

• Select Account & Lists
• Click Your Content and Devices
• Click ... to the left of a book.
• Click Download & transfer via USB
• Select your Kindle from the drop-down box.

• Go to the EPUB to MOBI converter website in your computer's web browser.
• Select the proper file-to-file converter on the left side of the page.
• Click Add File...
• Select your eBook's file.
• Click Start Upload
• Click the MOBI file's link in the "Download Link" column to download it onto your computer.

• If you're using a Mac, you might not have traditional USB ports; if so, you'll need a USB 3.0 to USB-C adapter for your computer.

• You may first need to unlock the Kindle and/or double-click the "Internal Storage" folder.
• If you're using a Kindle Fire, you'll open the "Books" folder instead.

Community Q&A

• While it's possible to put EPUB files on a Kindle, PDF or MOBI files are typically preferred. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0

• Avoid purchasing or downloading books for your Kindle from Kobo, Google Books, iBooks, or Barnes and Noble. The eBooks offered by these websites are copy-protected, and cannot be viewed on your Kindle. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 1

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To put books on a Kindle, start by connecting your Kindle to Wi-Fi and then logging into your Amazon account on a computer. Then, click on "Account & Lists," followed by "Your Content and Devices" to access a list of all of your books. Next, click the checkbox to the left of the book you want to put on your Kindle, and then click on "Deliver," followed by the "Devices Selected" box. Finally, choose your Kindle in the drop-down menu before clicking on "Deliver." To learn how to put books on your Kindle using a USB, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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Books vs. e-books: The science behind the best way to read

By Amy Kraft

December 14, 2015 / 6:00 AM EST / CBS News

While browsing the bookstore to buy a gift for that special someone (or yourself), you may be faced with a tough decision: e-books or the old-fashioned kind? Each one has its pros and cons, and choosing the best option depends on a number of factors.

Some of the practical advantages of going digital are obvious: A portable little e-reader can carry an entire library wherever you go, which is great for travelers or those who always want a choice of reading material.

On the other hand, research has been stacking up to show that reading on paper has a number of benefits, too. Plus, there's the nostalgia factor .

"First and foremost, consider the person and their lifelong preferences," Dr. Matthew H. Schneps, director of the Laboratory for Visual Learning, a collaboration between the University of Massachusetts Boston and MIT, told CBS News in an email. "Some people absolutely love the look, smell, and feel of the classical book held in the hand, and such people may not want to give up the sensory experience of reading from a paper book. If the recipient of your gift is someone who is adventurous when it comes to gadgets, but otherwise doesn't read much using traditional books, giving the gift of an e-reader can be a life-changing experience for them."

Here's a look at some of the science to consider before you spring for a Kindle, a Nook or a stack of new hardcovers.

Young, reluctant readers prefer e-readers

A 2014 study published in the journal Library & Information Science Research found that out of 143 10th grade students, most preferred e-readers . Boys and those who did not care much for reading also shared a strong preference for e-readers.

"An e-reader has more in common with the electronic devices that young people use all the time, like smartphones or iPads, than a paper book, when it comes to turning of pages, the possibilities of adjusting font size, etc.," lead author of the study, Åse Kristine Tveit, told CBS News in an email.

Reading on paper may boost retention

Several small studies suggest that reading on paper instead of an electronic screen is better for memory retention and focus. The Guardian reported on an experiment from Norway where people were given a short story to read either on a Kindle or in a paperback book; when they were quizzed later, those who read the paperback were more likely to remember plot points in the right order.

"When you read on paper you can sense with your fingers a pile of pages on the left growing, and shrinking on the right," the lead researcher, Anne Mangen, of Norway's Stavanger University, told the Guardian. "You have the tactile sense of progress ... Perhaps this somehow aids the reader, providing more fixity and solidity to the reader's sense of unfolding and progress of the text, and hence the story."

Paper suits readers with sleep problems and eye strain

High levels of screen luminance from an electronic device can contribute to visual fatigue, a condition marked by tired, itching, burning eyes.

There are also potential considerations for those reading e-books on light-emitting e-readers at night (although a number of e-readers do not use light-emitting screens), Dr. Margaret K. Merga, a reading and education specialist in Australia, told CBS News in an email. "Artificial light exposure from light-emitting e-readers may interfere with users' ability to sleep , ultimately leading to adverse impacts on health."

A 2014 study published in the journal PNAS found that reading an e-book before bedtime decreased the production of melatonin, a hormone that preps the body for sleep. E-books also impaired alertness the following day.

E-books help the visually impaired

Individuals with poor eyesight or reading disorders like dyslexia can benefit more from e-books because they provide a range of options for changing the text size and spacing of lines. A 2013 study in the journal PLOS One observed reading comprehension and speed in 103 high school students with dyslexia. The study found that people with dyslexia read more effectively, and with greater ease, when using the e-reader compared with reading on paper.

Schneps, who was the lead author on the paper, said, "What made the difference was the ability of the device to display lines of text that were extremely short (about two or three words per line), as well as its ability to space out the text. When these people read using the modified formatting, their reading instantly improved."

His team has a website where people can preview the effects of some of these features before making a purchase. Try out the interactive tips at readeasy.labvislearn.org .

A fondness for books

Many book-lovers still prefer the traditional option and value the tactile sensation of a bound paper book. "Paper books are, as a rule, very well designed, they look and smell good, and they carry with them a more human touch," Tveit said.

In Merga's experience with students in Australia, avid readers also tend to prefer reading on paper. While conducting the West Australian Study in Adolescent Book Reading (WASABR), Merga and colleagues found that students preferred reading paper books. "One student described this attitude as a preference to 'own something (rather) than just use it,'" Merga said.

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How to transfer any ebook to kindle using calibre.

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Amazon Kindle offers a great library of eBooks that you can read on your Kindle device . But sometimes, the book you want isn't available on the Kindle Store. Here's how you can transfer any eBook to your Kindle using Calibre.

We'll be using the free and open-source eBook management app Calibre . It's available on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The app is filled with pro-level features but is also easy to use if you want to do something simple like manage your eBook library or transfer eBooks between devices.

The best part about Calibre is that it takes care of converting formats. You don't need to worry about downloading files in the MOBI format (which is Amazon Kindle's default eBook format). Even if you have eBooks in the open ePub format, Calibre will convert the eBook for you before transferring it to your Kindle (as long as you're using a DRM-free eBook).

Related: What Is a MOBI File (and How Do I Open One)?

Go to Calibre's website  to download the app. After you've installed it, the Calibre Welcome Wizard will guide you through the setup process.

The first step is to choose a location for your Calibre Library. You can go with the default location or click the "Change" button to choose a different folder. If you plan to manage your entire eBook library using Calibre, we recommend you use a Dropbox or iCloud Drive folder to store your Calibre Library. Once you've chosen your preferred location, click the "Next" button.

From the next screen, choose your Kindle model and then click the "Next" button.

On the next screen, Calibre will ask if you want to set up wireless email delivery for eBooks. If you have a Kindle email address set up, enter the details and then click the "Next" button. This is an optional step because we won't be using the email method for transferring eBooks.

Now, you have completed the Calibre setup. Click the "Finish" button to launch the Calibre app.

Related: How to Backup Your Kindle Highlights and Notes

Now that you've opened the Calibre eBook management app on your Windows PC, Mac, or Linux computer, it's time to add your downloaded books. You can use both MOBI and ePub format eBooks.

To add eBooks to Calibre, simply drag the eBook into the Calibre window from wherever you have it saved on your computer.

In a second or two, Calibre will import the eBook and fetch related metadata, book details, and cover art.

Connect your Kindle to your computer using a USB cable. Once your Kindle is recognized by Calibre, you'll see a new "On Device" column next to the book title column.

Let's now transfer eBooks to the Kindle's memory. Select a book (or multiple books) and then right-click the selected eBook(s). From the pop-up menu, click the "Send to Device" button and then choose the "Send to Main Memory" option.

If you've selected a MOBI eBook, the transfer will finish in just a second or two. If you've selected an ePub eBook , Calibre will ask if you want to convert the book before transferring. Here, click the "Yes" button.

Calibre will first convert the eBook and then transfer it. This will take a bit longer, depending on the size of the eBook.

You can click the "Jobs" button in the bottom-right corner to monitor the progress.

From here, you can see a history of all the imports, conversions, and transfers across all of your devices.

Once you've transferred all of the eBooks you want on your Kindle, it's time to safely eject the device. You can do this right from Calibre.

From the top toolbar, click the drop-down icon next to the "Device" button and select the "Eject This Device" option.

You can now unplug the Kindle device from your computer and start reading the book you transferred.

You can do a lot more with Kindle outside the Amazon ecosystem. For example, you can search through and back up all of your highlights and notes from your Kindle device without using any third-party software.

Kindle vs. Books: Which is Better for Reading? [Full Guide!]

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Is reading physical books better than reading on Kindle? Or, is it the other way around?

This has been a raging debate amongst book buffs like you and me ever since the e-ink technology became good enough for mass consumption! But, which is better – Kindle or Books?

Generally speaking, reading on Kindle is better if you are an avid reader. Reading on Kindle can not only be more environment-friendly, but it can also save you money as the Kindle edition of a book is usually cheaper than the hardcover or paperback version of the same book!

But, these are just a few key points on why a Kindle may be better. However, we will need to understand both the advantages as well as the disadvantages of a Kindle in order to make an informed decision and fully answer this question!

Through this article, I hope to help you make a decision about one or the other. I shall provide some clear benefits and disadvantages (based on my experience) of adopting e-ink technology such as a Kindle for reading books.

Plus, in the end, we shall conclude on what method is better for reading.

So, let’s get started!

A Quick Note – if you don’t have time to read through, here’s my take – I highly recommend purchasing a Kindle as it is totally worth it! Also, I’d suggest purchasing this Kindle version as you get the best bang for your buck with this model! In my other article, I’ve shown how you can easily recover the cost of a Kindle within just 6 months even if you are a casual reader! 

Advantages of Kindle Over Physical Books 

Although eReaders such as Kindles often receive a lot of criticism from purists and critics, the fact remains there are several advantages of using a Kindle over physical books at least in certain situations!

I shall admit, I too have previously been on the side of reading physical books. But, I did realize that there are some clear advantages of using a Kindle once I started using it!

Let’s look at some of the major advantages of using a Kindle over books –

1. Convenience 

One of the biggest advantages of using a Kindle is the convenience.

A Kindle Paperwhite (the most successful model of the Kindle) weighs just about 205 grams (0.45 lbs). On the contrary, an average book sold on Amazon printed in the USA weighs about 450 grams (about 1 lb) and contains 330 pages! 

So, Kindle not only weighs lighter than a physical book but it can also store and provide access to thousands of books without any further addition of weight!

Furthermore, the dimensions of the Kindle are 6.9” x 4.9” x 3.2”. This means the Kindle is only slightly bigger than some large mobile phones, and can easily fit within a purse or a laptop sleeve!

It is really hard to beat this convenience factor of a Kindle by physical books!

2. Access to Thousands of Books Anytime

As I mentioned earlier in the article, you can access literally thousands of books at any given point in time if you are using a Kindle!

In fact, I did a detailed assessment of exactly how many books can you store on a Kindle. It turns out, you can easily store about 1500 to 1800 books on an 8 GB version of a Kindle ! The 32 GB variant allows you to store many more books! 

It is nearly impossible to have access to these many books if you read physical books. Furthermore, even if you do decide to purchase over a thousand physical books, storing and maintenance can become a huge issue! Plus, finding the location of a specific book becomes a big problem as your books increase in quantity. 

On the other hand, you can store and access your favorite book easily when using a Kindle. What’s more, you can easily open the right book simply using the “Search” function on a Kindle!

3. Massive Library of Books

I have just alluded to this benefit of using a Kindle in the previous point mentioned above.

Amazon provides you access to millions of books from well-known authors and some upcoming ones. This massive library of books is available just at a touch of a button! You can almost always find your favorite book on Amazon!

It is nearly impossible to have access to so many physical books unless you read in a library! Even so, you don’t always find the book that you were searching for. 

4. Environment-Friendly

Publishing hundreds and thousands of physical books need a lot of paper. And the only source of paper (currently) is trees!

A worrying fact is that about 80,000 to 160,000 trees are cut every single day around the globe in order to manufacture paper! Cutting trees at such a high rate adversely affects climate change .

So, it is no surprise that reading books on a Kindle is more environment-friendly than reading physical books. If you are even slightly concerned about climate change and the impact of humans on our environment, then digital books and Kindle are a great start!

5. Cost-effective

Many people believe that you end up paying more when you read on Kindle simply because buying a Kindle alone has a cost attached to it!

What’s more, you still have to pay for books even after you’ve paid for a Kindle! So, wouldn’t it make sense to simply pay for the books directly? Wouldn’t it be cheaper to just buy the physical books instead of paying for the Kindle version of books and a Kindle, right? Wrong!

In my other article on “ how much do Kindle books cost? ” , I did some extensive research and concluded that on average, the Kindle edition of a book is usually 36.5% cheaper than the hardcover version and 32% cheaper than the paperback version of the same book !

This doesn’t take into account the fact that you can also find hundreds of free books on Amazon! (more on that later in the article)

I did a rough calculation the other day, and I estimated that you can basically recover the cost of your Kindle if you were to read as little as just 20 Kindle books! 

It is sufficient to say that reading books on a Kindle can be cost-effective!

6. Perfect for Traveling

The fact that the Kindle is really convenient to carry with you, and you get access to thousands of books at any given point in time, makes the Kindle a perfect travel companion for a bibliophile!

I mean, think about it – when you are traveling, you can access more than just a few books without adding weight to your luggage if you are using a Kindle! On the other hand, you can barely carry 2 or 3 of your favorite physical books. 

And, if you run out of books, ordering a book is really convenient on a Kindle!

Finally, a Kindle can easily last a few weeks on a single charge . This basically means you will still be able to read on your Kindle if you forget to charge it during your entire month-long vacation!

This is akin to reading a physical book in that you don’t have to worry about charging!

7. Great for Night-Time Reading

Do you live with a partner who gets really annoyed when you keep the lights on in the room while reading when they are trying to sleep?

If so, then a Kindle is the perfect option for you! One of the biggest advantages of a Kindle is that you don’t need to keep the lights switched on in order to read a book! 

The Kindle comes with a screen light that allows you to read comfortably even in a dark room. What’s really useful is that the light is just enough to avoid straining your eyes, but also dim enough so that others in the room don’t get disturbed. 

Obviously, you can also easily adjust the light settings on a Kindle if you need the screen to look a little brighter. 

8. Kindle is Waterproof

Another advantage to reading on a Kindle is that it is waterproof. Meaning, the Kindle should work just fine, if you accidentally drop it in shallow water for a few minutes.

You obviously can’t drop a physical book in water without damaging the book! This makes Kindle a great option when you are reading by the pool or on the beach!

One thing to note here is that a Kindle won’t survive underwater for more than a few minutes. Whereas a book could probably be salvaged and the damage would be similar irrespective of how long it has been exposed to the water.

Either way, I don’t recommend that you drop your Kindle or a physical book in the water. If at all this situation does arise, it will most likely be accidental in nature and will probably lead to exposure to water for a very short period of time. Kindle would work well for such a situation.

9. Read Books for FREE

Another advantage of reading books on Kindle is the access to free books! You can literally find hundreds of FREE books for your Kindle on Amazon! Access to free books is not easy and there is no direct link to find free books (for a reason!). However, find free books using this link . 

Furthermore, there are a few ninja ways to get the same book for a cheaper price. For instance, you can try to change the country of your Amazon store location . Some books are offered at a cheaper price in other countries! 

You can also take a Kindle Unlimited subscription. This effectively reduces the price per book as many books are offered for FREE with Kindle Unlimited .

Likewise, if you have access to Prime Reading , you can also get free books every month. You will need to be an Amazon Prime Member in order to access books with Prime Reading. You get access to thousands of books through a rotating catalog in Prime Reading. 

Check out my other article to learn more about Prime Reading .

10. Get Access to Books Instantly

Another minor but important advantage of using a Kindle is that you get instant access to books that you purchase.

Typically, when you order physical books from Amazon, you’ll usually need to wait for 2-3 days for the book to be delivered to your location. 

However, that is not the case with Kindle books.

When you purchase a Kindle book, it is instantly made available to your library and if your Kindle is connected to a Wi-Fi network , you can almost immediately start reading it on your device!

Another feature that I really appreciate is that Amazon now allows you to pre-order books that haven’t been released yet! You can simply make the payment for the book beforehand, and when the book is released, it will get automatically added to your account!

This way I don’t miss out on books from my favorite authors!

11. You Don’t Lose Books Even When You Lose a Kindle 

Lastly, one of the other advantages of using a Kindle is that you don’t lose your books!

Once you’ve purchased a book, you’ll always be able to access it as long as the author doesn’t remove it from Amazon. 

Even if you lose a Kindle, there are multiple other ways to access your Kindle books even if you don’t use a Kindle.

Furthermore, once you purchase a new Kindle, you can seamlessly transfer books to a new Kindle with just a few easy steps.

Drawbacks of Reading On a Kindle

While there are several advantages of reading on a Kindle, there are certain disadvantages of using a Kindle too! It is important to be aware of these shortcomings before you decide to purchase the device!

So, let’s understand some of the drawbacks of a Kindle –

1. Kindle is Not a Real Book

Let’s face it! No matter how many ever advantages a Kindle may have over physical books, the fact of the matter remains that it is not a real book.

Kindle is perhaps the best that the technology can get as close to a real book as possible, however, the experience is not the same.

If you like the conventional experience of book reading, you will need some time to make that shift. 

I too struggled with this aspect initially. I personally needed about a month or so of using a Kindle to finally accept it! There are useful tools like immediate access to a thesaurus that enhance your reading experience.

But, chances are you will take time to get convinced. And, it is not going to happen until you start using a Kindle. 

2. You Need to Charge a Kindle 

One biggest advantage that works in the favor of physical books is that you can just pick it up and start reading! You don’t need to worry about charging it!

Contrarily, when you use a Kindle, you need to charge it from time to time.

The good news is that most Kindle models last at least a few weeks on a single charge. Kindle Paperwhite can easily go on for about 8-10 weeks without the need to charge it !

So it is not like you won’t be able to read the next day if you forget to charge your device (as is the case with most smartphones).

Still, you do have to remember to charge it every once in a while.

3. Sharing Books With Others is a Problem 

One of the major drawbacks of a Kindle is that sharing books with others is quite difficult!

If you have to share a physical book, all you have to do is simply pick up the book and hand it over to your loved one! But, that is not the case with a Kindle book.

Sharing a Kindle book is just not allowed (legally at least).

I mean, there are ways you circumvent this problem. For instance, you can lend a book that you own to anyone through Amazon. However, it is only for a period of 10 days. Furthermore, you can only lend a book just once!

That said, you can use the Amazon Family Library (previously known as Amazon Household) to share books with your spouse and kids. But, it is not as easy as sharing a physical book and you can’t share with people outside of your household! ( Click here to know more about Amazon Family Library )

Likewise, there are ways to remove the DRM protection from the books. But, these are not legal and not something I would recommend. Additionally, this requires you to have some advanced technical knowledge.

4. Kindle Can Stop Working or Show Errors 

Reading a book doesn’t have a learning curve. You simply pick up a book and start reading! Furthermore, you don’t expect a book to not allow you to read. 

I mean, your book doesn’t decide to not show you its contents on a given day. It just doesn’t happen!

Unlike a book, a Kindle is a gadget. There are numerous errors that it can encounter some of which can prevent you from reading your favorite book!

Although, this rarely happens! I’ve owned a Kindle for over 5 years now and I’ve only had to fix an issue just once. That too because I forgot to charge my Kindle in time. 

But, when these errors do take place, it can be really frustrating! 

Just something to be aware of. 

Who Should Consider Buying a Kindle?

You should definitely consider buying a Kindle if you either travel a lot, want to save money, or read books for free, like easy access to several books at any time, prefer an environment-friendly reading option, or need a reliable way to read books at night with the lights off!

In fact, if you prefer any one or combination of the advantages mentioned earlier in the article, chances are you will really enjoy reading on a Kindle and you should consider buying a Kindle !

Who Should Avoid Buying a Kindle?

The truth is Kindle is not for everyone.

You should avoid buying a Kindle if you are a purist or someone who really enjoys the experience of reading physical books, or someone who takes pride in showing your book collection to your friends and family!

All of the above things are only possible if you collect physical books and are not possible with just a Kindle.

For those of you who still prefer reading physical books, I’d suggest considering buying or perhaps borrowing a Kindle for a few weeks. You don’t have to choose between one or the other. You can still buy physical books even if you own a Kindle.

The key thing that I’d like to highlight here is that you won’t be able to decide your true preference unless you use the Kindle yourself!

Which Kindle Should You Buy?

The best Kindle to buy is the Kindle Paperwhite. It is waterproof, has adjustable warm light, and has better screen resolution and front light than the basic Kindle. Furthermore, it has most of the important features available in the more expensive Kindle variants!

Some people may consider purchasing the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition which costs $50 dollars more than the base model of the Kindle Paperwhite but comes with 32 GB of storage space, auto-adjusting light, and a wireless charging feature. 

For some, just these three extra features don’t justify the additional $50. While, for a few others, the 32 GB storage space you get is totally worth the extra dollars!

Here’s my take on it – if you don’t listen to audiobooks via Audible and primarily only prefer to read books on your Kindle, then 8 GB is enough! However, if you prefer to listen to books in addition to reading them, then definitely go for the Signature Edition of the Kindle!

By the way – if you don’t use audiobooks, you should really check them out! Audible is currently offering a FREE Trial for 1 month . Using audiobooks allows you to read more books even when you are walking, doing household work, or exercising!

Do check out my other article on the number of books a Kindle can hold . In it, I also share a few different scenarios based on the behavior pattern of the user and the ideal model to purchase based on the usage.

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Amazon’s Kindle Convert Can Turn Your Paper Library Into E-Books

If you’ve been hanging on to those paper books because the idea of having to repurchase them all as Kindle titles is daunting, Amazon has a new option for you: Kindle Convert , a program for Windows that turns print books into digital versions fully compatible with Amazon’s Kindle software, including adjustable font, Whispersync for making sure you’ll be able to go to the furthest read position on any device, and backup in Amazon’s cloud for free, providing access across devices.

There’s a price to pay, however, beyond even the initial $19 that the software download costs (it’s also listed as being $49 at full price): In order to get your books into digital format, you’ll have to actually scan them using a standard flatbed or other type of computer scanner, which means doing things two pages at a time at most. As The Ebook Reader notes, it’s also limited to U.S. customers for now.

Luckily the hardware requirements aren’t that steep, as Kindle Convert should work with any scanner than can produce a .jpeg, .tiff or .pdf target file with 300-600 DPI, and either 24-bit depth for color or 8-bit for grayscale or black and white. That covers basically any scanner included in modern all-in-one printers at virtually every price point.

Most people will probably not take the time required to convert their entire library to Kindle format using this method, regardless of how much it may save them in terms of monetary cost, unless you’re a monk in an abbot tasked with digital conversion of an entire archive and you basically have all the time in the world.

Kindle Convert is still probably useful for a lot of people, because it can help convert special out-of-print books that may not be generally available, as well as documents and books with personal value that may not exist anywhere else. It also preserves elements such as images, which is great for archival purposes. Plus, it’s a way to add more control over your own existing content, and a way to make it much easier  to take digital notes on archival material.

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One of the Kindle’s greatest strengths is its ability to store an enormous number of books, so you can take your entire library with you wherever you go. It’s so slim and light, in fact, that you’ll never have to go anywhere again without something to read. But if you buy a new Kindle device or install the Kindle app on your phone or tablet, how do you get to your library of Kindle titles? It’s super easy—here’s what you need to know.

How to get to your library on your Kindle

Your library of books and documents is easy to get to on your Kindle—you just need to find the home page. If your Kindle is already in a book, just tap anywhere along the top of the screen. You should see a drop-down menu appear with a variety of options like font, bookmarks, and search. On the left side, you should see Home . Tap that.

Now you’re on the home page. In the From Your Library section, you can see some of your most recently opened titles. Or tap the Library tab at the bottom of the screen to browse your entire library.

How to get your library onto your Kindle

But what if you don’t see your Kindle library on your Kindle at all? The good news is that your library should automatically appear on your Kindle device and on any Kindle apps you've installed on devices like your phone or tablet. You simply need to sign in with the same Amazon account that you used to purchase the Kindle books to start with. For most people, that’s easy—you probably only have a single Amazon account, so use that to sign into the Kindle device or app.

But if your Kindle device is already connected to an Amazon account that’s not yours, you’ll need to deregister it from that account and then sign in with your own. To do that, go to your Kindle’s home page and tap the three dots at the top right of the screen. In the drop-down menu, choose Settings , then Your account . Finally, tap Deregister device and follow the instructions to remove the Kindle from that account.

After that, you can sign into your own Amazon account on that Kindle and you’ll see your own Kindle book library appear on the device. 

How to troubleshoot your Kindle if it’s not showing your library

Most of the time, you’ll be able to see your library on your Kindle without any difficulty. But on those rare occasions when your titles aren’t showing up on your Kindle and you know you’re signed into the right Amazon account, there are a few simple troubleshooting steps you can take.

First, make sure your Kindle is connected to the internet—you should see a Wi-Fi symbol at the top of the home page. If you don’t, tap the three dots at the top right of the screen. In the drop-down menu, choose Settings , then Wi-Fi and Bluetooth , and ensure Airplane mode is off and the device is connected to Wi-Fi.

Then swipe down from the very top of the screen to reveal the Quick Actions menu. Tap Sync and let the Kindle ensure your data is up to date.

One last thing to try: restart your Kindle. Press and hold the power button until you see the pop-up Power window. Choose Restart and let the Kindle shut off, and then turn back on again. Sync the Kindle one more time. If none of those steps work, you might need to contact Amazon’s customer service .

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The Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader Converted Me. I May Never Read a Paper Book Again.

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As a kid, I used to bring books out to the playground to read during recess while my classmates ran circles around me.

As a teenager, I used to go to school exhausted after pulling all-nighters to read, and whenever I was bratty, my mom would get her revenge by hiding my half-finished books, a particularly cruel punishment for a dork with a bad attitude.

And as an adult, I spent hundreds of dollars to ship at least 75 pounds of hardcovers and paperbacks across the country when I moved from New York to Denver.

So please believe me when I say it pains me to admit that I’m a recent Kindle convert—and I love reading on it so much, I worry that I may never pick up another physical book again.

The case for Kindles

I formed my voracious-reading habits in elementary school nearly 20 years ago, before ebooks were an option. By the time Kindles became ubiquitous, I was too enamored with the bookish world I’d created for myself to switch to digital. Holding a book in my hands, flipping through its pages and breathing in its musty scent, creasing the spine and leaving fingerprints on the glossy cover—these details were all, to my mind, almost as enjoyable as the act of reading itself. As a person who packed at least three hardcovers for every weekend trip , I knew that an e-reader would be the more practical choice for me, but even thinking about making the switch made me feel guilty, as if I were betraying a good friend.

But then the pandemic closed library doors, cutting off my endless supply of books. I couldn’t afford to buy every new release that intrigued me, so I reluctantly started borrowing ebooks from my library through the Libby app instead. At first I read books on a tablet I already owned. Then I finally managed to snag a Prime Day deal on the Kindle Paperwhite Kids , our former top pick.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids (11th generation)

A former kindle favorite.

The Kids version of the Kindle Paperwhite, which you can switch out of kids mode, has a great display, adjustable color temperature, even lighting, and waterproofing. It costs $20 more than the standard Paperwhite but comes with a cover, a longer warranty, and no ads, any of which would be worth at least $20 alone.

Buying Options

Despite my lifelong love of physical books, the more I use my Kindle, the happier I am with it. And even though I miss the idea of leafing through the pages of paperbacks and feeling the satisfying heft of a particularly long hardcover in my hands, I don’t actually miss the physical task of reading them. A cozy bookshelf stuffed with titles will always make my heart flutter—but waking my Kindle from its slumber has started to bring me that same surge of joy.

Here are all the reasons why.

The Kindle is lightweight and especially portable

Much like Rory Gilmore , I like to have a book on me at all times in the event of unexpected downtime. Before I owned a Kindle, this often posed a logistical challenge: Books can be heavy and cumbersome, taking up precious space in a backpack or an over-the-shoulder tote. If I was carrying a fanny pack, I’d have to forgo a book entirely since I’d have no place to put it.

An e-reader, on the other hand, can hold an entire library of books in a device smaller and slimmer than the shortest paperback. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids—which, once you’ve turned off the parental controls, is essentially the same e-reader as our current upgrade pick in our guide to e-readers , the Kindle Paperwhite —measures about 7 by 5 inches (smaller and thinner than a standard-size Moleskine notebook) and weighs just over 11 ounces (not much heavier than that same notebook). It’s small enough to fit in my Baggu fanny pack, and it’s light enough that I often forget it’s there. Our top pick is even smaller, with a narrower, 6-inch screen.

The physical act of reading a book is a lot easier on a Kindle, too. Hardcover books, especially lengthy ones, can leave my wrists sore and achy. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is light enough for me to hold for hours-long reading sessions, and its diminutive size makes it easy to hold in one hand. With a cover that folds out into a stand, it even works well hands-free, which makes snacking while reading so much more enjoyable.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021)

Larger screen and waterproof.

The waterproof Kindle Paperwhite is worth the investment over the standard Kindle if you want a bigger screen for reading more text at a time, if you want to adjust the color temperature as well as the lighting, and if you do a lot of reading at the beach, by a pool, or in the tub.

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Amazon Kindle (2022)

Our current top-pick e-reader.

Amazon’s most affordable Kindle is also its most portable, with a 6-inch screen that has finally been upgraded with a higher pixel density for sharper text and support for USB-C charging. Those features bring it in line with far more expensive e-readers, but it isn’t waterproof, and it displays ads on the lock screen unless you pay extra.

You have access to tons of titles on the fly

Previously, if I was almost but not quite finished with a book before heading off on a weekend trip, I couldn’t just leave it at home, its ending unknown. Of course, I also needed to bring my next book with me so that I’d have something to do when I inevitably finished the first while waiting to board my flight. Not only did this add weight to my bags, but it also meant that I had to squeeze more into an already overstuffed bag . But with a Kindle, I can bring the second book with me while leaving the heft of an additional hardcover back at home.

All Kindles allow you to use OverDrive to borrow free ebooks from your local library, but if you’re waiting on a long hold list and want something to read in the meantime, you also have immediate access to a huge collection of books for purchase. This is especially helpful when the book you just finished ends on a cliff-hanger and the next in the series is already on shelves. You can buy titles à la carte, but if you find yourself itching for the latest and greatest faster than you can get them from the library, you can save by subscribing to Kindle Unlimited . This service gives you on-demand access to an unlimited number of books for a flat rate every month. And the Kindle Paperwhite Kids comes with a free, one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ , which provides access to kids books, movies, and TV shows.

No light? No problem

The backlit Kindle Paperwhite eliminates the need for separate book lights , so you can read at any time in any environment without hassle. Although the Paperwhite’s backlight is brighter than that of the entry-level Kindle, both types of Kindles provide enough illumination for reading comfortably in the dark. I can easily read in bed at night without disturbing my partner, on an airplane without subjecting my seatmates to overhead dome lights, and as a passenger in a dark car without distracting the driver.

The Kindle Paperwhite also has an adjustable screen color temperature, which allows you to change how much blue light the screen emits; you can toggle this manually or set it on an automatic schedule tied to sunset and sunrise. The standard Kindle doesn’t have this feature, but if you’re not sensitive to warm or cool light, you’ll probably be fine without it.

The Kindle Paperwhite is waterproof

I’ve dropped my fair share of books in the bath, and once they’ve dried out, their crinkled pages never lie flat again. The waterproof Kindle Paperwhite (and the Paperwhite Kids), however, can survive a dunk in water up to 6 feet deep and emerge unscathed. This makes reading in the bath more relaxing, and I especially love that I can float around a pool with my Paperwhite in hand without a single worry. Just keep in mind that the standard Kindle isn’t waterproof, so if you have big plans to read near a body of water, the Paperwhite is worth the upgrade.

The Kindle has useful built-in features

The Kindle is chock-full of helpful features that make reading, and understanding what you’ve read, easier. I particularly like the X-Ray feature, which allows you to learn more about notable people or terms mentioned in your books. I use this feature so often to look up the definition of unfamiliar words that I’ve actually found myself unconsciously pressing down on the pages of a paper book from time to time before realizing what I’m doing.

I’m the kind of bookworm who likes to read with a highlighter in hand. Once I’m done with a book, I’ll transcribe the lines of prose I’ve highlighted into an ongoing Google Doc so that memorable quotes are easier for me to look back on. (The process had a few extra steps when I was reading physical library books I couldn’t mark up—I would take a picture and then draw a crude circle in edit mode around the chunk of text I wanted to remember.) The Kindle makes my archival process so much easier: It collects every bit of writing you highlight into one condensed, easy-to-reference file and saves that information even after you’ve returned a library book.

With very limited access to the internet, Kindles are nearly distraction-free. This is helpful for kids and adults alike—no one is above the temptation of online access. And for readers intimidated or discouraged by long books, e-readers remove the constant visual reminder of how much you still haven’t read. Instead, your progress is tracked on a percentage bar that stays hidden from view unless you call it up, and chapters are broken down into digestible nuggets with estimated reading times.

The Kindle Paperwhite can also stream audiobooks

Whether you have an Audible subscription, buy audiobooks à la carte, or borrow them from the library, you can access the audio from a Kindle Paperwhite or Paperwhite Kids (but not the standard Kindle). However, you have to use Bluetooth headphones or earbuds to listen because the Paperwhite doesn’t have a headphone jack or speaker. If you have both the ebook and audiobook version of a title, you can switch between reading and listening wherever you left off. You can also use the Bluetooth streaming for VoiceView, Amazon’s accessibility program that helps people with low vision navigate the screen.

It offers stellar battery life

Obviously, physical books have a leg up on e-readers in this regard since they don’t require a charge to be functional. But the Kindle has such a long battery life, I sometimes forget that it needs to be plugged in occasionally. It can go weeks between charges, and when it does need juicing up, you can use the same USB-C charging cable that charges laptops, Android phones, and the newest generation of iPhones .

What the Kindle can’t replace

I may love my Kindle (and the accessories that can make reading on it even cozier ), but it will never give me the same satisfaction that turning to the last page of a novel and snapping the book shut for a final time does. Though the Kindle’s progress bar is handy, I personally miss the visual representation of how much I’ve read and how much I have left to go. Finishing a particularly long book felt like more of an accomplishment when I had its full weight in my hands. And when your favorite author leaves you dangling at the end, it’s much more satisfying to fling a book across the room than it is to potentially break your pricey reading gadget. I also miss admiring all the stunning cover artwork on paperbacks and hardcovers—brightly colored covers with vivid illustrations pop in person but feel flat on the Kindle’s black-and-white screen.

There are also some books that I simply need to own in their physical form. My bookshelf is teeming with books from my favorite authors, some with super-creased spines and worn pages from years and years of rereads. There’s something special about being able to walk over to your bookshelf and pick up the very copy of the book that got you into reading in the first place. ( Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone , third grade, bought with a crisp $5 bill in the grade-school gym at the annual Scholastic book fair.) That kind of nostalgia can’t be replaced, nor should it—and if a story I’ve read on my Kindle really resonates with me, owning its digital file will never feel like enough. I’ll have to buy a physical copy of the book, flip through the pages and huff that new-book smell, and add it to my shelves with the rest of my favorites to reread for years to come.

This article was edited by Alexander Aciman and Catherine Kast.

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How to Turn Your Paper Books Into (Free) E-books and Audio Books

S elfies have become so abundant that they’re now classified into subgenres. Farmer selfies are “felfies.” Selifes of one’s butt are “belifes.” And now a new app lets bibliophiles share pictures of their bookshelves—or “shelfies”—while getting some free or discounted e-books and audio books in the process.

The app, called Shelfie , announced on Monday that they’ve added audiobooks to a bundling scheme that could increase the value of all those old paperbacks buried among your attic relics.

A tipsy barroom debate over the existence of free will led Shelfie founder Peter Hudson to wonder why he couldn’t get free electronic copies of the books he had already shelled out for in analog form. His foe in the debate asserted, but could not prove, that crucial evidence was on page 750 of a paper book he owned at home. “You’ve got to be able the get a digital copy, like you can with a CD. You just put it in your computer, iTunes rips it, you’ve got it on your iPod. That’s got to exist for books,” Hudson says of that revelation. “But it turns out it didn’t.”

After hundreds of soul-sucking cold calls and emails, Shelfie got its first publisher to sign on in 2013. Two years later, Shelfie has brokered deals with nearly 1,200 publishers—including industry bigwigs Macmillan and HarperCollins—and Hudson says that they now have e-book bundling deals for about 250,000 titles, which covers about 15% of the average bookshelf. As of Monday, Shelfie will also have audio book deals for 20,000 titles, including hits like Scholastic Audio’s Hunger Games and HarperCollins’ American Sniper by Chris Kyle.

Here’s how it works: Download the app and take a picture of your bookshelf. Wait as Shelfie’s in-house recognition technology reads your wrinkled old covers and identifies which books you own. Then review the deals they have for your “eligible books,” which were two out of about every 15 on my shelf. If you want to claim a deal, write your name on the copyright page to prove you own it, and then upload your evidence. Finally, receive an email that contains digital files compatible with the Kindle and other e-readers. Or, if you’re opting for an audio book, just listen through the Shelfie app.

About 30% of the time a publisher will offer a free digital version of your paper book. The rest of the time, they’re just really cheap deals, about 80% off what you’d pay buying the same ebook for your Kindle on Amazon, Hudson says. Some publishers have signed on simply because they believe that consumers are buying content these days, not the vessel that it’s in. But there are potential business upsides, too.

“By bundling, we hope we can make additional money on the same transaction,” says HarperCollins Chief Digital Officer Chantal Restivo-Alessi. They also hope to be making better relationships with consumers who don’t typically think very much about which company published whatever book they’re reading. They might be able to sell more books, too. Shelfie ran a pilot with about 20 independent booksellers and found that paper books that carried a sticker saying shoppers could get a free digital version through Shelfie saw a 180% spike in sales.

Most consumers, Restivo-Alessi says, aren’t ditching all their paper books for ebooks or refusing to go digital. “Consumers like a multiplicity of formats,” she says. And deals like this may help move book consumers toward that seamless, multi-platform world where they can read an e-book on the plane, switch to their paper book to indulge in some marginalia and then pick the story back up via audio when they get in their car for the Monday morning commute, before sneaking in a chapter during lunch on their smartphone.

The value of the Shelfie app is only as good as the deals it has brokered with publishers, which still don’t include major players like Penguin Random House. But Hudson says they’re adding more all the time and hopes that the social nature of the app will be another reason to draw users onto the platform. Users can see other people’s shelfies, follow people they like and get ideas for what to read next from people who own some of the same books they do.

“What we’ve done is build an Instagram-style feed,” says Hudson, asserting that the data they have about the spatial proximity of books on people’s shelves is actually better than the data Amazon uses to generate their “customers who bought this item also bought” recommendations. And if you’re just really proud of the books you’ve amassed over your lifetime, there’s really no better, more justified way to show them off.

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Kindle or Physical: Which Format Is Best for Reading Your Next Book?

Kindle ebooks and physical books have their own benefits. Here are the situations where you should choose one over another.

Both physical books and ebooks have their merits. If you utilize both formats, you'll get a satisfying reading experience for most situations.

But when should you pick up a Kindle book, and when it is the right time for you to read a physical book instead? Let's find out.

You Should Buy a Kindle Book If...

The Kindle, amongst other e-readers, offers a unique experience with some great benefits. Let's look at when you should favor a Kindle reading experience.

1. It's on Sale

Every day, the Kindle Store is packed with different deals and sales, offering huge discounts across multiple genres of books. On the left-hand side, under  Popular in Kindle , you should see a section called Kindle Book Deals .

Here, you'll be able to scroll through the hundreds of deals available, with limited daily deals, $0.99 deals, special offers, and more. What's great is that you can also subscribe to these deals, with fresh new daily deals being sent to your inbox.

The deals on the Kindle Store are a great way to dive into both books you've never heard of and titles on your reading list. On top of that, there are some great places where you can find free books for your Kindle .

2. It's on Kindle Unlimited

Kindle Unlimited is a books-for-subscription service that gives you access to over 2 million titles and thousands of audiobooks for a monthly price of $9.99.

Though the quality of books on Kindle Unlimited can vary, the sheer amount of books means that you'll always find something that catches your eye. And with millions of books being available, it doesn't really sound like you could run out of things to read.

Kindle Unlimited can be a great way to let your reading take off. And at the time of writing, there's a free 30-day trial for new Kindle Unlimited customers, which you can cancel anytime.

Related:  How to Cancel Your Kindle Unlimited Subscription

3. You're Travelling

Kindle books are a great way to save up on space and allow you to store thousands of books on your e-reader.

This is perfect if you're traveling, as you can free up luggage space without leaving any books behind. You can even put your Kindle in your coat pocket to easily access and replace it while on holiday and when waiting at stations and airports, which is quicker than sorting through your luggage to find a physical book.

A Kindle is a great device to take with you on your travels—you don't have to leave any books at home, you can pack more things to take with you or return with, and you can easily access it.

4. You Love to Read at Night

The Kindle's front light is perfect for nighttime reading, illuminating your book without the need for external light and without disrupting your sleep schedule.

While you're still looking at a screen, the Kindle's front light is different from phone, TV, and laptop screens; the Kindle gives you a soft-white light that doesn't keep you awake unnaturally, unlike the blue light emitting from those devices which does.

If you love to read at night but find that having a lamp on can disturb others or yourself, or find it hard to get comfortable reading a physical book in bed at night, reading on a Kindle could be your solution.

Related:  Why You Should Buy a Kindle (Even If You Love Real Books)

5. You Want to Read in the Bath

Reading in the bath can be an incredibly relaxing and pleasant experience, but you always run the risk of water damage by splashing water or accidentally dropping your book in the bath.

Luckily, the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Oasis are waterproof, so you won't have to worry about any splashes or drops while in the bath, or if you're reading by a pool.

Water damage can quickly ruin electronic devices—let alone something like a paperback—if they aren't waterproof, so while it unlikely you're prone to dropping your Kindle in the bath, it's one less worry when you're reading.

6. You're Looking for a More In-Depth Reading Experience

The Kindle is a great device to read without distractions, yet it has some features that can enhance your reading experience.

You can easily look up word definitions on your Kindle on the fly, translate words, and learn more about your chosen book with the Kindle's X-Ray feature .

Though it's not available with every book, the Kindle's X-Ray feature is a free addition that gives you more of an insight into the characters, locations, and events in that book, which is perfect if you're looking to get more out of your reading experience.

The Kindle's extra features are unobtrusive and intuitive; you can ignore them if you like, but they're just a tap away whenever you feel like getting a deeper insight into your book.

You Should Buy a Physical Book...

While Kindle books are great, physical books should also have their place in your reading library. Here's why a physical book could be perfect for your next reading experience.

1. You're Looking for a Collector's Edition

Physical books come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and materials. This variety can lead to some unique and beautiful-looking books that make for a wonderful collector's edition.

Kindle books aren't as special in this regard because they're essentially all the same, in terms of format and presentation. With Kindle books, you will miss vibrant illustrations, beautiful covers, and other details that an ebook just can't replicate.

Beautifully bound and crafted versions of your favorite books can make reading that much more engaging and special, and it's an attribute that physical books will never lose.

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2. You Want to Loan, Give Away, or Sell Them in the Future

Loaning ebooks is tricker than you think and isn't really possible for most books. Sure, Amazon says that you can lend Kindle books, stating that eligible titles can be loaned for up to 14 days to friends or family.

This would be great, if more than a very small amount of books were eligible. As it stands, it's very likely that whatever Kindle book you want to loan to a friend or family member isn't eligible to be loaned.

Loaning a physical book is much less difficult. You simply give the other person your book. There's no one-time license when you buy a book, meaning what you buy is yours to do with as you please, and you can sell your book, something you can't do with ebooks.

3. You're Looking for a Reading Experience That's Uniquely Immersive

There's something special and unique about reading a physical book, and reading one will often engage multiple senses.

Unlike reading an ebook, you're feeling the material of the covers and pages, hearing each satisfying page-turn, visually taking in both the words but also the materials, illustrations, progress, colors, and craftsmanship of a physical book.

You're also completely zoned in on reading and not looking at yet another screen. Despite its nifty features and stats, you could still find yourself constantly checking things whilst reading your Kindle, even if they aren't exactly your emails or WhatsApp messages. With a physical book, however, it's all about the book—in every aspect.

Each physical book you'll read will leave some sort of lasting impression in a way an ebook might not achieve.

Kindle Books and Physical Books Are Both Great

Though there are times when one might win over the other, both Kindle and physical books should have a place in your reading library. Each offers unique positives and, if you use both formats, you'll find that they complement each other wonderfully.

So, whether you decide to download a Kindle daily deal or set your eyes on a beautiful hardback, be sure to make use of both Kindle and physical books.

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I threw out my Kindle. Nothing compares to a paper book.

• I got a Kindle so my partner could sleep while I read at night. 
• I downloaded books to keep me company since I'm a night owl. 
• The experience of reading on Kindle was disappointing, and I missed physical books. 

It was 2 a.m . My side light was on, and my partner was wrestling with sleep beside me. I knew I should turn off the light to allow him to settle into a deep slumber, but selfishly, I was gripped by "After Dark" by Murakami. His book was an intense trip through a surreal night in neon-lit Tokyo, and I was completely captivated by the liminal vibe.

"When are you going to turn off the light?" I heard my partner say beside me, with a justifiably grumpy tone. I was eating into his sleep time and he had work later in the morning. I instantly felt a pang of guilt for reading so late, so I put my book down, turned off the light, and went to sleep.

Over the next few days, I started researching the Amazon Kindle as a convenient remedy for reading at night. It ticked all the right boxes–it saved money and space, it gave me unbridled access to a wide range of books, it was portable, and it also had useful features like font customization. I was convinced and purchased one.

At first, I was excited

Once it arrived, I spent time downloading a bunch of fiction novels and relished in the fact that, as a night owl, I no longer had to choose between reading and letting my partner sleep. I could finally read in the dark. The Kindle was lightweight and gentle on my eyes. Perfect.

I went on a binge read and was easily going through one book every two to three days with the Kindle . It made reading so efficient and streamlined. However, something felt off. Reading an entire book on a digital device felt unnatural and impersonal.

Though I tried, I couldn't maintain focus. Full immersion into stories was difficult, and I found myself unable to recall certain parts. I could never quite get into stories the same way. And it's not just me — a 2014 study found that Kindle readers absorb less than on paper, and a 2019 study found that Kindle readers performed worse when measuring chronology and temporality.

I always knew a Kindle would be a hard sell for me because there's something uniquely special about the tactile nature of physical books. The sound of turning each page. The feeling of a book's crisp, textured pages. The delicate process of folding the corners of pages as bookmarks. Not to mention the earthy, nostalgic smell of a book.

I wasn't enjoying reading

It didn't take long to realize that reading, and how much I enjoy a book , was largely dependent on my other senses being engaged. This was something that a Kindle couldn't replicate.

Growing up, my favorite books were "Chocolat" by Joanne Harris and "Memoirs of a Geisha" by Arthur Golden. I distinctly remember how I felt when I first read them, the words turning into vivid images in my mind, latching onto every description, every dialogue, eagerly awaiting the next page.

But when I tried to reread both books on my Kindle, the experience was disappointingly lackluster. I didn't feel the same emotion and connection as I once did to the characters and story. I ultimately came to the conclusion that the Kindle created too much detachment for me, so it had to go.

I've always felt a deep, personal connection to printed materials, so I wasn't surprised when I fell out of love with the Kindle after less than a year. I'm the kind of person who is guilty of choosing a book from a bookstore or library just because I like the cover design, the text formatting inside, or the type of binding used on the spine. The Kindle didn't offer me that aesthetic thrill.

While I do sometimes miss the fact that I could literally bring my entire library with me on the go, I'll never underestimate the experience of reading a beautifully printed physical book.

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Is It a Good Time to Buy a Kindle?

It's been a few years since a new Kindle was released, but it seems unlikely that one is coming in 2024. There's no saying for sure, though, and since Kobo just released a color e-reader, we might see one from Amazon next. Thankfully these devices last a long time and don't need frequent upgrades. If you're in the market for one now, you should be happy with it for a while—I've been using the Paperwhite since it was released in 2021 with no issues. The base Kindle and supersize Kindle Scribe were released in 2022, if you want the latest device. You may be able to get a good discount if you wait for Amazon Prime Day in July or Black Friday.

Best for Most

We think most people will like the Paperwhites the best. The step-up, waterproof e-reader went from one to three models. We tried the Signature Edition ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ), but all three have bigger, 6.8-inch screens with smaller bezels. The screens are brighter overall at their max and have adjustable warm lighting, but only the Signature can auto-adjust that brightness to your surroundings—we think that should be standard across all models. Its faster page-turn rate means there's no delay while you read.

The Signature has 32 gigabytes of storage and the Standard has 16 gigs (there's no longer an 8-gig Kindle). If you mostly listen to audiobooks, you may want to go for the Signature, since those tend to take up more room. But both storage options equals thousands of books and you can always just clean out your backlog; you can remove a book from your device without deleting it entirely from your Amazon account. The 2021 Paperwhites all have USB-C charging, and the Signature supports wireless charging.

The Smallest and Least Expensive

The difference between Kindle models is not as stark anymore, so you'll probably be happy with whatever price point you prefer. This base Kindle was finally updated in 2022 and is the cheapest one at $100. It's the smallest of the lot at 6.2 inches tall and 4.3 inches wide, with a 6-inch screen (the same screen size as the Kindle Kids). If you find tablets too cumbersome to hold with one hand, consider this one.

The price increased by $10 from the last version, but it doubled the storage from 8 gigabytes to 16, and the screen is a 300-pixel-per-inch (PPI) resolution versus the old one's 197 PPI. It gets the same USB-C port for charging as the Paperwhite models, and it charges quickly. However, it's not waterproof, and it doesn't get warm lighting or auto-adjusting light.

For Note-Taking

Thanks to the included pen, you can now write on your Kindle ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends )! There's no lag, and the outcome looks very similar to your handwriting. It's already pricey at $340, but you can spend an additional $30 for the premium pen that includes an eraser on the opposite end. You can't write directly on most books like you can with certain Kobos , which is frustrating—you have to instead use sticky notes. There are now some options available with that functionality, but it's mostly crosswords and guided journals.

The enormous 10.2-inch screen is ideal for taking notes, marking up PDFs, or drawing , and there are numerous paper formats you can choose, like college-ruled or dotted. The screen size does make reading easy too, especially if you need to increase the font size, but it takes away some of its portability if you prefer to keep an e-reader in your pocket or small purse. There are 16-, 32-, and 64-gigabyte options. Since it was released, Amazon has updated it with additional brush types, a convert-to-text in export tool, and better page navigation and subfolders. Weirdly, it's not waterproof like the other pricier Kindles.

Best for Kids

The 2021 Paperwhites include a 16-gigabyte Kids Edition, which brings a bigger and sleeker screen, more lighting options, and IPX8 water resistance for the first time over the original Kindle Kids Edition. The rest of the features are pretty much the same as the new Kindle Paperwhite, except you'll get a year's subscription to Amazon Kids+ , a kid-friendly content library with parental controls. It also comes with a case and a two-year no-questions-asked replacement guarantee. If your kid smashes it just once, you get your money back.

If you're going to get your kid an entertainment device, an ebook reader that doesn't have access to social media is a safer choice. There is a web browser, but it's restricted by default (you can completely disable it too).

★ A cheaper alternative with more storage: The newest base Kindle Kids ($120) is cheaper, but this one isn't waterproof if you think that will be a problem with your kiddos. There's also no adjustable warm lighting.

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For Easy Reading

If you've ever had a long reading session give you hand cramps, these two accessories might help.

• Strapsicle E-Reader Hand Straps for $21 : Attach one or both of these to the back of your Kindle—one is angled for your right hand and the other for your left—and slide your hand in. Your hands won't cramp, you won't accidentally hit the screen and flip pages, and the reader won't slip out of your hands. There are three sizes meant to hold different types of e-readers. You should see exactly which models they work with on the Amazon pages, as well as on this page on the Strapsicle website . If you use a case, these might not work, but the brand sells its own thin clear option for $14.
• Lamicall Gooseneck Tablet Holder for $28 : WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell tested this and said that while it’s not completely hands-free, it’s a super convenient and comfortable experience, particularly if you have any sources of chronic pain in your wrists and hands. She likes the Lamicall Gooseneck Tablet Holder because the clamp is easy to attach to bed frames and side tables, though there’s also a floor stand version for $70 if your furniture has a delicate finish to it. It’s lightweight enough to easily use anywhere, but has enough resistance to the neck that it doesn’t fall forward or out of the position you place it in. It does, however, wobble a bit when touched to turn the page (or bumped by a curious cat), so she tended to rest a hand on it to keep it steady from both herself and her feline roommate. If you want to go totally hands-free, add a page turner so you can really read without lifting a finger.

Do You Need a Cover?

Kindles are, thankfully, not as fragile as our pricey smartphones, but you may still want to add a cover to protect the screen if you're frequently toting it around in a bag. These are meant mostly to add some protection from minor bumps, but they're not padded for serious drops. If you get a Kids Edition, those come with a case already.

• Fabric Covers for Base Kindle for $30 and Paperwhite ($35) : These open like a book and come in some variation of black, blue, pink, or green. They're made from post-consumer recycled fabric.
• Fabric Cover for Scribe for $60 : This one flips up and over like a notepad, and you can position it into a stand too. There's also a slot for the pen if you don't want it to be attached magnetically all the time. It's also made with recycled materials.
• The Quirky Cup Collective E-Reader Sleeve for $27-$29 : I prefer these gorgeous sleeves, particularly the Sun and Moon version . They're beautiful and will protect your device when you aren't using it, so you can throw it in your bag without worry. The outside is velvet and the inside satin, with some padding in between and a zip closure. On the back is a small zip pocket. On each page, you'll see which devices fit, but if you use a bulky case, consult the measurements. There are also separate, and larger, book and iPad sleeves .

Do You Have an Older Kindle Model?

Have an old Kindle lying around—or are looking at a used one for sale—and aren’t sure which one it is? This Amazon page includes photos, specs, and release years for the entire lineup. Once you know which one you have, you may be able to trade it in for credit toward a newer model.

Most old models probably still work, just with fewer bells and whistles. We think it's best to avoid Kindles with keyboards or any other physical buttons other than page-turn buttons.

Some older Kindles lost the ability to browse, purchase, or borrow new books directly from the device. However, you'll still be able to do so on Amazon.com on your computer or phone and have it sent to your Kindle, which is a better experience anyway. According to the company, the models affected are the Kindle 2nd Generation (International), Kindle DX International, Kindle DX Graphite, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle 4th Generation, and Kindle 5th Generation.

Start Reading

If you buy every single book you want to read at Kindle, it can add up! But there are ways to save some money while reading as much as your heart desires.

You may want to subscribe to Kindle Unlimited for $12 a month. You can only choose from the Unlimited catalog, but there are millions of titles there, including audiobooks and magazines. Start out with the 30-day free trial. Since I got into romance thanks to #BookTok, this has been incredibly rewarding and I typically hate paying a membership for anything.

If you already pay for a Prime account, you're eligible for some free ebooks through Prime Reading . There are not as many options as with Kindle Unlimited, and in a lot of cases you'll see both Unlimited and Prime options lumped together, so you'll have to look closely to find the free ones. But it's still something, and there are even some magazines included.

But if you don't want another monthly subscription and don't want to continue giving your money to Amazon, take advantage of ebooks available with your library card . Browsing a digital catalog is not as magical as spending an afternoon looking over every shelf in a library, but such is the ebook life (no one says you can't read both!). We have a detailed how-to on this that you should check out, but here are some of the takeaways:

• Get a library card for your local branch
• Check your branch's website for its ebook offerings. Many use the website OverDrive .
• Download directly to your Kindle library. They'll automatically be removed when they're due back.

If you know someone else with a Kindle, you can lend books between your libraries, just as you would with a physical copy. Follow these instructions from Amazon to do so, and keep in mind not all books can be loaned.

What Else Can a Kindle Do?

Kindles have helpful features that you may want to take advantage of it. Long-press a word or phrase to see its definition , highlight it, or take notes . You can also search the entire book for that particular word or phrase or translate it to or from other languages.

Word Wise shows short definitions in small text within the lines. Unfortunately, it's not available for all books, but when it is, you can turn it on or off and choose more and fewer hints. Clicking the short definition opens a longer one from Word Wise and the New Oxford American Dictionary or Oxford Dictionary of English (you can switch between the two), plus translations, and a Wikipedia page, if applicable.

While reading, tap the top of the screen and click “Aa” to change font size or type —there's even a font called OpenDyslexic that helps make reading easier for people with dyslexia. You can control margin sizes and line spacing from that menu too.

When a Kindle is connected to a Bluetooth speaker or headphones, VoiceView Screen Reader (accessed through Settings > Accessibility ) allows you to use gestures to navigate your device and reads aloud what you've pressed. It will also read a book aloud, though it doesn't sound nearly as nice as an audiobook does.

Amazon owns Goodreads , so it syncs seamlessly to Kindles (press the three-dot menu > Goodreads ). If you have a Goodreads account, you can review the Kindle books you've read or browse your bookshelf and recommendations. Long-pressing a word or phrase, in addition to what is mentioned above, opens up an option to share quotes directly to Goodreads.

There's a web browser too if you're connected to the internet ( three-dot menu > Web Browser ). It's not the best, so I'd reserve it for emergency searches.

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Bring your reading experience on-the-go this spring with these Amazon deals on Kindle e-readers.

Book lovers looking for a portable and comfortable reading experience can save on a new Kindle e-reader with Amazon deals . Whether you enjoy reading outside or just reading under the covers, Kindle e-readers offer a convenience that's hard to beat. 

Right now, Amazon is offering deals on a number of its Kindle devices and bundles for up to 29% off. You can get the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Bundle, regular Paperwhite bundle, and more at a discount for access to a ton of books no matter where you are. 

Shop Kindle Device Deals

Thanks to their flush-front design and glare-free display, Kindle Paperwhites read like real paper, even in bright sunlight. The adjustable color temperature makes nighttime reading just as simple. You can store thousands of titles and take all the books with you without worrying about battery life since a single charge last weeks, not hours. With Kindle Unlimited, you'll get unlimited access to over 2 million titles, thousands of audiobooks , and more.

With its 6.8-inch display lit from the sides and adjustable lighting, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite helps minimize eye strain and it’s also waterproof. Shop all the best Amazon deals on Kindle e-readers and bundles, below.

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Kindle paperwhite (16gb).

The Kindle Paperwhite is the perfect companion for bookworms and those who love to read as it houses thousands of stories.

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The lightest and most compact Kindle, now with a 300 ppi high-resolution display for sharp text and images. Read comfortably with a glare-free, paper-like display. The adjustable front light and dark mode make reading effortless, day and night.

Kindle Scribe

Read and write as naturally as you do on paper. The latest Kindle Scribe was featured on Oprah's 2023 Favorite Things List. This Kindle Scribe is the world’s first 10.2” glare-free Paperwhite display and included Premium Pen.

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Get a great value on this 2022 release Kindle Paperwhite bundle. The fabric Kindle cover is also available in blue, pink, and black as well. 

Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle

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Printed Books vs eBooks Statistics, Trends and Facts [2024]

Posted by Rob Errera on 05/31/2023

At a Glance: Books vs. eBooks

• The global paper books market will encompass around 1.87 billion readers by 2027, while e-reader users are expected to reach 1.2 billion .
• The U.S. market demonstrates a continued preference for print books with 788.7 million units sold in 2022.
• Despite trends towards digitalization, a 2021 survey revealed that 68% of younger readers (18 to 29-year-olds) in the U.S. prefer print books.
• At the same time, eBook sales in the U.S. are gradually increasing, with a 3.7% growth in January 2023 vs. January 2022, resulting in $85 million in revenue.
• Amazon's Kindle currently dominates the e-reader market, holding a substantial 72% share .
• Between 2021 and 2023, the average price gap between eBooks and hardcovers on Amazon increased by 75%  in favor of eBooks.

Paper books vs eBooks statistics show print is here to stay!

Dead tree editions just won’t die.

Like the monster in a horror movie, print books just won’t die . The most recent paper books vs eBooks statistics, research, and surveys back this up.

Print books are here to stay!

Let’s look at the most important eBook vs print book statistics, key differences between print and e-books, and where American publishers are taking the industry.

Popularity Contest: eBooks Versus Print Books

Are print books still popular? You’d better believe it!

According to the most recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center on book consumption and book formats, traditional print is still the most popular reading format for both adults and children.

Survey says:

• 75% of adults in the United States read a book in some format over the last year
• 32% of Americans claim they only read print books
• 33% say they read both print books and e-books
• 9% say they only read e-books
• 23% of the respondents said that they don't read books

eBooks vs Printed Books Sales

• Print books out-sell eBooks 4 to 1
• 191 million e-books were sold in the United States in 2020
• In January 2023, eBook sales in the US experienced a 3.7%  increase vs. January 2022, resulting in  $85 million  of generated revenue.

• Printed book sales amounted to 788.7 million units in 2022. Although there was a decrease compared to the previous year, the figure remains higher than in the years preceding 2021.
• Print book sales have increased 13.2% between 2020 and 2021, and 21% between 2019 and 2021
• eBook sales grew by 22% in 2020
• eBook sales have decreased 8% in 2021 but were still 8% higher than they were in 2019

Print book sales in the US from 2004 to 2022

Source: Statista

eBook book sales in the US from 2010 to 2020

Kindle vs Book Statistics

By far, the most popular e-reader on the market is Amazon’s Kindle. 

The Kindle comes in a variety of formats — color, glare-free, etc. — but all use the AZW eBook format. Most other e-readers, like the Barnes & Noble Nook and Apple Books, use the more ubiquitous EPUB format for eBooks.

• 72% of the e-reader market belongs to Amazon Kindle
• 10% of the e-reader market belongs to Barnes & Noble Nook
• 18% of e-readers use an alternative app for digital reading

A more recent study from Pew Research suggests more people are reading on their smartphones and tablets, leading to a recent decrease in e-reader sales.

A 2012 report from NewZoo found   17.4 million active Kindle Fire users and 30.5 million iPad users in the United States. By 2018 Amazon reported selling close to 90 million e-readers. By 2027, Statista projects the number of e-reader users to grow to 1.2 billion , resulting in an expected revenue of $15.39 billion in the eBooks market. 

Check also  ➜ How Many Books Are Published Each Year?

Demographics: Reader vs E-Reader

Book reading demographics vary according to education and income level.

College graduates make up 90% of book readers , while only 61% of high school graduates read books.

Those who dropped out of school have an even lower readership rate - a mere 32% .

Economics goes hand-in-hand with education. Individuals earning over $75,000 a year make up 86% of readers, while well those earning less than $30,000 annually make up only 62% .

Physical books are still the top moneymakers for publishers. 

Publishing market research shows the economic juggernaut of traditional books. While publishers are experimenting with different media formats — especially audiobooks — they are still investing the bulk of their marketing efforts into physical book sales.

And they should...there’s still big money in old-fashioned publishing!

• The Physical Books market is projected to reach 1.87 billion  users by 2027, with an average revenue per user (ARPU) of $37.41 .

        The United States Book Publishing Industry Revenue by Category

• Physical formats accounted for over 75.5% of the revenue for trade (consumer books) publishers.
• E-books experienced a 5.0% decline compared to 2020, totaling $1.97 billion and making up 10.5% of publishers' overall revenue for the year.
• In 2020, 19% of adult readers owned an e-reader, a decrease from 32% of adult readers who owned e-readers in 2014.

Canada Book Market Mirrors The US

Canadian booksellers see the same trends as the United States: people prefer print when it comes to long-form reading . 

A 2022 survey from Canadian Book Consumer Study supports these findings:

• Print books accounted for 73% of purchases made by Canadian buyers
• E-books represented 17%  of the purchases
• Audiobooks accounted for 6%  of the total

  The Distribution of Book Purchases by Format in Canada (From 2019 to 2022)

• Among book buyers, those aged 35 to 44 accounted for the highest percentage of print book purchases, with 25%
• In 2022, print books comprised 71% of library borrowings, while eBooks accounted for 21% and audiobooks made up 8% .  

And this trend is not just confined to North America. The same thing happens in a dozen different countries.

Reader vs. E-Reader Statistics: Educational Levels

College graduates:

• 88% read a book last year
• 80% read a print book
• 39% read an e-book
• 32% listened to an audiobook

High school (or less) graduates:

• 59% read a book last year
• 51% read a print book
• 17% read an e-book
• 13% listened to an audiobook

Reading Habits Reported by Various Groups in the US

Reader vs. E-Reader Statistics: Income Levels

• 86% of people earning over $75,000 per year read a book last year.
• 78% of people earning between $50,000 and $75,000 per year read a book last year.
• 67% of people earning between $30,000 and $49,000 per year read a book last year.
• 62% of people earning below $30,000 per year read a book last year.

Print Book Youth Movement

One of the main reasons physical books are here to stay is because the next generation of readers has already embraced them. 

Studies by Pew Research Center show that the most avaricious readers are young adults, with 83% responding they read a book in some format in 2021.

Data gathered from surveys and studies helps shape market trends. 

• 83% of people aged 18-29 read a book
• 77% of people aged 30-49 read a book
• 72% of people aged 50-64 read a book
• 68% of people aged 65 and older read a book
• 62% of 16 to 24-year-olds preferred print books to e-books
• 68% of 18 to 29-year-olds preferred physical books to e-books
• Only 4% of children’s fiction was published in digital formats in 2021

eBooks vs Print Books: Costs & Savings

In the early days of eBook publishing, the digital versions of books were priced much cheaper than the print versions. 

This made sense. 

There were no printing, paper, or shipping costs involved, so a digital book should naturally cost less. A decade ago, it was not uncommon to see a hardcover bestseller priced at $25 with a digital edition price around half that.

Today the prices of physical books are much closer , especially when it comes to new releases and popular authors. 

The cost of the latest Susanne Collins or Stephen King book will be nearly the same in both hardcover and e-book editions.

The real savings of eBooks come with older works and backlist titles. The digital editions of books that have been available for a while drop significantly. You can get eBook editions of classic literature for very cheap (even free).

Independent authors also offer up a wide variety of eBooks that are priced less than books from traditional publishers.

There are bargain books in both the physical and digital realms. You can find plenty of one-dollar eBooks online, enough to max out your e-reader. You can also find a table filled with $5 hardcovers at the local warehouse store.

Overall, eBooks will save avid readers money, but not as much you’d expect.

Hardcover vs. Kindle on Amazon: Kindle version costs 17% ($3) less than Hardcover

eBook vs Print Book Costs in 2023  

Amazon bestseller list 01/10/23:.

• Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex's “Spare” is $19.99 hardcover and $17.99 eBook - 2 .00$ difference in favor of the eBook
• James Clear’s “Atomic Habits” is $14.89 hardcover and 12.99 eBook - $1.90 difference
• Collen Hoover’s “It Ends with Us” is $20.24 hardcover and $12.99 eBook - $7.25 difference
• Collen Hoover’s “It Starts with Us” is $36.23 hardcover and $13.99 eBook - $22.24  difference
• Bonnie Garmus “Lessons in Chemistry” is $17.99 hardcover and $14.99 eBook - $3.00 difference
• Dav Pilkey’s “Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea” is $9.49 hardcover and $9.99 eBook - $0.50 difference

As we can see, new hardcover bestsellers sell for an average price of $19.80  in 2023 while their eBook counterparts sell for around $12 .

So, if you like to read hot-of-the-press bestsellers, choosing eBooks over physical books will save you about $7 per title … and a whole lot of shelf space!

eBook vs Print Book Costs in 2021

To compare let's look at the same data from 2021.

The difference in price between eBooks and paper books was less back in 2021 with some Kindle versions selling at a higher price than hardcover:

eBook offered at a higher price than Hardcover on Amazon

Amazon Bestseller list 10/12/21:

• JK Rowlings’s “The Christmas Pig” is $12.49 hardcover and $14.24 eBook - 1.75$ difference in favor of the the Hardcover
• Adam Schiff’s “Midnight in Washington” is $25.49 hardcover and 14.99 eBook - $10.50 difference
• Dave Grohl’s “The Storyteller” is $19.49 hardcover and $14.99 eBook - $4.50 difference
• Ron and Clint Howard’s “The Boys” is $20.49 hardcover and $14.99 eBook - $5.50 difference
• Nicholas Sparks “The Wish” is $15.99 hardcover and $14.99 eBook - $1.00 difference
• Anthony Doerr’s “Cloud Cuckoo Land” is $18.57 hardcover and $14.99 eBook - $3.58 difference

Based on the numbers above, new hardcover bestsellers sold for an average price of $19.30  in 2021 while their eBook counterparts sold for around $15. This means that eBooks were saving you about $4 per title  in 2021 compared to $7 in 2023 .

So, from 2021 to 2023 the difference in price between eBooks and hardcovers increased by 75% (or $3)  in favor of eBooks. 

Currently, there are still some ongoing  supply chain delays that might be influencing the book market. Until everything stabilizes, we probably could see further, and at times drastic, fluctuations in the pricing of physical books versus eBooks. 

Don’t Forget Your Local Library

You can’t get cheaper than free. Public libraries across the country allow you to borrow print and digital editions of books for a select period of time, usually a week or two. 

As long as you return your borrowed books on time and in good condition, the local library offers a lifetime of free reading

Plus, libraries are one of the biggest buyers of books. Let them make the investment while you reap the reading rewards!

The Benefits of E-Books

A book isn’t paper and binding. It is the words and ideas contained between the covers. 

An e-book contains all of the words and information of a print edition with a number of additional benefits:

• The key difference between e-books and printed books is this lack of a physical object .
• For starters, one difference is that an e-book is more portable than a print book.
• You can store an entire library of e-books on your phone or tablet and not take up an inch of physical shelf space. Kindle libraries can be vast and contain appropriate content for people of any age.
• E-books take up very little data . Even if your data is limited, a dozen full-length editions will occupy no more than a megabyte of disk space. It’s hard for print to compete in this area of books vs. e-books. Physical books take up a lot of physical space .
• E-books do not have a fixed font size. Make those letters big and easy to read before bed. Or change the color of the type or the background. The options are endless  and the convenience outstanding .
• Adopting e-book technology can make you more well-read. Your Kindle will survey your e-book reading tastes and report suggestions based on titles with a related association.
• In addition, e-books have the benefit of a built-in dictionary . No more guessing at word meanings based on their context. You could look up word definitions on the fly. Even search the web to get deeper details about the eBook you’re reading.
• E-books also offer an excellent way to take notes regarding the text you were reading. Digital notes can be exported into any text editor and you’re halfway through your book report or online review!
• Like all digital files, eBooks are also very convenient for sharing. Reader-community apps, like Goodreads, allow you to share your reading progress with others almost like a built-in book club you can join or occasionally check in on.
• E-books are also easier on the environment. Gone is the association with stinky paper mills and unnecessary tree slaughter. No glue, no expensive ink . Unlike paper books, eBooks leave little to no carbon footprint.

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The Benefits of Print Books

A print book is a joy to behold!

The smell of freshly printed pages, the smooth, silky feel of paper beneath your fingertips, the crinkle, and crackle of a story flowing by. 

Print offers a unique reading experience.

Digital e-readers don’t engage the senses the way a physical book does. Reading a printed book is a tactile experience.

You feel  it, you smell  it, and you remember  it.

This is one reason physical books are the more popular format for readers. Printed books touch readers on a more primal emotional level .

Physical Books vs eBooks Statistics Showing Why Traditional Books Are Better

• 66% of readers believe printed books offer a more unique and fulfilling reading experience than e-books.
• A majority of college students say they retain information longer when it is read in a printed format.
• Traditional books don’t cause the eye strain inherent to e-readers. Reading on an e-reader before bed disrupts sleep and impacts overall health
• Children learn better with paper books. Almost 90% of teachers and parents believe reading 15 pages on paper every day improves a child’s memory and language development.
• 64% of employees say they prefer paper agendas and memos to digital communication.
• E-readers take more carbon to produce than physical books.
• Discarded e-readers lead to toxic electronic waste . Old books can be recycled with other paper products.

Digital books bought online generally cost less. While a new hardcover can cost $30, the same book may only cost $15 on a Kindle e-reader. And that’s the top price for an eBook.

Most back titles are available for under five dollars. If you have limited income, e-readers and e-books are a better bargain when it comes to price.

In addition, reading a print book offers an uninterrupted “low tech” reading experience . E-readers and online reading in digital formats run the risk of pop-up ads, dying batteries, and power failures.

Despite its distribution limitations, print still reaches a broad demographic, especially among older readers.

For example,  41% of Americans over age 65 are not Internet users. The number of e-reader owners is even lower among this demographic.

The Future Of Printed Books

The statistics and surveys tell the story; despite the growing popularity of e-books, traditional publishing is here to stay. 

The publishing industry uses market research to determine which book format a reader will prefer. U.S. libraries also contribute valuable data and figures on reader habits.

Another factor keeping traditional book publishing alive and well is the modern school system.

Textbook publishers have yet to embrace digital media. Heavy — and expensive — textbooks are still the norm for students. College students (and school boards) must buy the same textbooks year after year. Hey, the bulk of the information inside these textbooks hasn’t changed for centuries. Shouldn’t knowledge be free online somewhere?

Even though all the educational tools needed for academic success can be included on a lightweight laptop or tablet, print textbooks remain an essential part of classrooms. 

This one of the main reasons readers prefer printed books over e-books — they were raised with print books all through school and they carry that love of physical books into adulthood .

The Future Of The eBook and E-Reader

A 2019 survey by Pew Research provides data and figures, which publishers use to determine which reading formats are most popular. While eBooks and e-readers were not the “print killers” some predicted they’d be, digital books continue to make slow gains in popularity.

The best-selling e-books are genre fiction — romance, crime, science-fiction, thrillers, and related genres.

The popularity of digital fiction in the United States is slated to grow over the next few years. As the popularity of e-books spreads, so too do the sales of e-book readers increase.

• Projected e-book sales in 2025 = $7.78 billion (up from $5.91 billion in 2019)
• Projected e-reader sales in 2025 = $98.95 million (up from $77.94 million in 2019)

What About Audiobooks?

We are in the midst of a “listening revolution” the likes of which the world hasn’t seen since the birth of radio .

The rise of podcasts and narrated stories means more people are listening to media than ever before.

However, these modern “books on tape” aren’t eating away at physical books or e-book sales as much as they’re bringing in new readers and giving seasoned readers a new way to enjoy the stories they love.

• One-in-five Americans listened to a book in 2021
• 100% of American publishers are creating audio

Diverse Book Consumption Formats Among U.S. Adults

People Still Read Books... And Always Will

From a social media post to a blog article, people today read short-form writing on smartphones and tablets. But when they want to read in longer formats they turn to books , and, more often than not, they turn to “dead tree” editions printed with paper and ink .

Print books aren’t dying — they’re evolving, offering more accessible ways for people to enjoy them.

Technology has expanded our reading choices, allowing us to connect with books in different ways. In many ways — in terms of selection and availability — books are healthier than ever!

To get more insight into digital books vs. print books, we reached out to author Armand Rosamillia .  

Rosamillia says his sales were pretty evenly split between print books, e-books, and audiobooks until the pandemic hit.

“Looking at my stats from the last 18 months, my sales are roughly 18% print, 27% audiobook, and 55% e-book,”  Rosamillia reports . “Audio sales have nearly doubled since Covid, mostly affecting the print side.” 

In addition to writing books, Rosamillia also runs The Little Free Library, a take-a-book / leave-a-book public bookshelf, which is a hit with younger readers. 

Printed books are still preferred for nature journals, cookbooks, and children’s books. A recent Nielsen study found that parents and kids want to hold books and turn the pages together.

You can’t do that with an ebook.

The same goes for interactive books like coloring books, puzzles, and workbooks. You need traditional pages to get the most out of these books.

“Even though children are at ease with their tablets and technology (more so than I ever will be), they still gravitate toward the print books until they hit their teens, in my opinion,” Rosamillia says, “I have a Little Free Library on my property and the children go crazy whenever I put a new stack of picture books into it.” 

And that’s good news for bibliophiles of any age!

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