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When in a bookstore looking to buy reading material for your friends and loved ones, you are likely to encounter a tough decision pertaining to whether you should choose an e-book or a paper book. There are lots of factors to consider when faced with such a dilemma. Most importantly, you should weigh the pros and cons of pocket books and paper books.

Why Choose Pocket Books?

It is not debatable that books have entered the digital era. The advancement of e-books has totally overhauled the way people publish and read books. Reading pocket books is easier than paper books since they have a more personalized format. The ability to alter font size makes it ideal for those who have eye problems. What’s more, you do not have to be concerned with lighting conditions when using a pocket book. A lit background is provided and therefore, you can read a pocket book anywhere and at any time.

In addition, e-books are more cost effective since most content providers avail them at cheap rates. This is attributed to the fact that there are no printing or shipping costs, which are common with paper books. They are also environmentally friendly since no ink or paper is required. This means you can own an extensive library without worrying about spatial constraints. Despite this, e-books challenge piracy and copyright laws since some books are illegally available online. It may not also be easy to publish obscure titles due to differing formats.

Why Choose Paper Books?

Paper book gives you the opportunity to own old books, which are not available in soft copy. Hardcover books can also be resold to retailers and second hand book dealers, something that is not possible when dealing with e-books. Having them in your personal library increases your home’s value. When buying a paper book, it is easier to skim through it. Nonetheless, books take up a lot of space, which would have otherwise been used for other purposes. Moving around with several paper books is similarly difficult because they are heavy. Reading in poorly lit conditions is also difficult.

With a portable e-reader, you can move around with an entire library. However, owning paper books creates a sense of sentimentality and nostalgia because you can easily brag to your friends about the number of books that you have read (with evidence of course). Even so, choosing between the two will ultimately boil down to your personal preferences.