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There's just something about physical books... (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by cfgaussian@lemmygrad.ml to c/comradeship@lemmygrad.ml

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So in the last years i've usually mainly been reading books on my e-reader, and it's true that it's quite convenient (and potentially cheaper too), i won't deny that.

But recently, as i was travelling, on a whim i decided to buy some physical books again, and man, there's just something about holding an actual real book in your hand that is just irreplaceable.

It's such a satisfying feeling just to hold and open one, and such a wonderful reading experience to turn real pages. Electronic devices just feel so cold and sterile where physical books feel warm and homey. Even the woody smell... I had almost forgotten how in love i am with paper books.

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[–] Maeve@lemmygrad.ml 0 points 1 week ago

I originally switched to reading on device because as I aged and overuse of my hands made the weight of the device easier to manage, plus there were free books I couldn't otherwise access. But devices are getting heavier, again (no idea why), so that books become more attractive, if only I could get them. But I've always preferred the look, feel, and smell of physical books, and the ease of flipping back and forth to reread relevant passages as I recalled or forgot them.