7 reasons why you should prefer books in the age of E-reading!

In the age of e-readers the strong appeal of books, seems worth a discussion because when we think about reading, materials and most importantly books comes into our mind. But somehow, the availability of multiple sources to read, has actively reduced reading from books in this modern era. And to no surprise, e-reading is now on absolute rise. But as an avid reader, I believe in reading through books, and papers where the crinkling and turning of pages could be felt and heard. so, here I am going to present some points, on why you should read from books.

Books are uniquely portable magic!’

Stephen King

Sensory experience and connection

When you read and feel those smooth pages in your hand, it builds your connection to the story. You are not a mere spectator now, but a character who is watching as the story progresses. The feel of paper, the weight of the book, the smell of the pages, adds to your experience and connection to reading, which no device reading can replicate.

Health care of your eyes and mind

The strain e-reading puts to your eyes and brain can be effectively reduced through reading with a physical copy. The pleasant feeling of reading through books, holding pages, aren’t what an e-reading might create. The screen dominated world can be escaped through the little window of reading through physical copies of the book.

Comprehension and Retention

Studies suggest that reading physical books can lead to better information absorption and recall due to the spatial and tactile cues associated with turning pages and the book’s physical form.

The joy of putting an author to the benefactor

When you read through a pirated copy of book, you are not only violating the copyright rules, but also seizing and changing the beneficiary. While e-readers can unfortunately facilitate easy access to pirated e-books, purchasing physical books directly supports authors, publishers, illustrators, designers, and the entire creative ecosystem. Piracy deprives creators of their rightful earnings and can stifle the creation of new and diverse stories, ultimately harming the literary landscape in India and globally. Choosing physical books is an ethical stance that values and sustains the work of those who bring us the joy of reading.

A Break from Digital Overload

While real world is slowly and surely shifting towards the digital age and space, it becomes increasingly exhausting to sit back and immerse yourself into the platform with no escape from the screens. Books, create that for you, with a source of entertainment and information. Books offer a welcome escape and a chance to disconnect and focus without digital distractions.

Library and sentimental feeling

When you create a shelf of your owned and read books, it hold you with a sense of ownership to that shelf. It is a sense of joy and pride to create nostalgia of books years over years, and going back to them, reading when you want to feel those past moments and times. It’s also an aesthetic appeal. Doesn’t it sound so sentimental and nostalgic?

Annotations

Reading a book is not just reading but personalizing it, by underlining and decorating words and phrases that relates and connect to you. Annotations are a mark of your growth and beautifully developing mind. An annotated book is also a very sweet gift to your loved ones, as a memory.

Support for Local Bookstores and Publishers

Choosing physical books often directly supports local businesses and the traditional publishing industry, contributing to the cultural ecosystem.

Have I convinced you enough to grab a book and read now? In a digital age, physical books offer a tangible, sensory escape, reducing eye strain and enhancing comprehension. Choosing them supports creators and ethical reading, unlike piracy. Build your personal library and rediscover the joy of turning pages. Explore a curated collection of captivating physical books at BookWithUva and ignite your next literary adventure. Here, you can buy books at comparatively lower prices. So, go on! Start your journey of reading with physical books!