advantages and disadvantages of each after many years of reading

Those who love reading probably have the famous Amazon Kindle in their homes, regardless of its edition. This small device has arrived to work wonders for many thanks to its ease of use. and, above all, you can store countless books in one place.

In my case, I got the 2022 version which, taking advantage of a Black Friday, only cost me 80 euros and, once I found safe and legal sites to download both free and paid books, it has become almost an inseparable one—except when they take it away from me—.

However, I cannot deny that the step was somewhat strange. With the clear idea that I wanted to have one in my hands, It took more than two years until I decided and the problem was not the pricebut rather leave aside the physical book, the act of turning the pages or even, as a fan of books in which you always learn something, the mythical underlining and the use of post-its to later review in a moment.

That’s why if you asked me now which of the two formats I would choose, the truth is that I wouldn’t know what to say. Both have their advantages and disadvantages and although for many, as I mentioned at the beginning, the Kindle has become an extension of their arm, I still read the occasional physical book.

Kindle vs. physical book: a battle that for me has no winner

I can’t deny that one of the greatest appeals of physical books is the sensory experience they offer. The feel of the pages, the smell of the paper, and the satisfaction of turning the page provide an experience that many readers deeply value. Each book has its own character, from the hard covers of deluxe editions to the rough paper of vintage books.

As I mentioned before, For those who enjoy underlining sentences, writing notes in the margin or simply placing post-its, physical books offer something unique. While you can also do this with the Kindle, the experience is not nearly the same.

Although somewhat more absurd, I have to admit that I like having physical books for a purely decorative aspect. You know a person pretty well by the books they read and it’s something I always pay attention to when I go home. In the end it is nice to see all the books that you have been reading in your childhood, adolescence and even when you are already an adult, to see how the themes have evolved or to have your favorite book on a front, already destroyed by the number of times you have read it. read.

The truth is that these three aspects are lost with the Kindle, but of course, this device has something that attracts the masses—including myself—which is its portability and prices.

A physical book can in some cases be around 30 euros, but its Kindle version stays below 10. This is something fascinating. Not only because you save a lot, but it also allows you to play around a bit more with themes without being so afraid of having lost that money because in the end it doesn’t quite suit you.

Although buying one at the beginning can be a bit expensive, the truth is that you get your money’s worth in months. In my case, it only took one book fair in Madrid to see that I had spent almost the same amount of the Kindle itself in one day, and that was even though I only bought three books. Then you search on the Internet and you can find them up to 75% cheaper.

With all this, what is my decision? Stay with both versions.. Nowadays, I use the Kindle to try out new books or bestsellers that might not be right for me, but that everyone recommends I give them a chance. On the other hand, if there is a book by my favorite author or a specific one that I want to put on my bookshelf, I like to invest a little more and get the physical version.

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Tags: Kindle, Opinion