Hasta La Ideas

As a lifelong reader I’ve been wary of digital books. I thought that the enjoyment of reading was somehow attached to the physicality paper. I was wrong.

Last month I downloaded the kindle app to my iPhone and bought my first e-book with single click. No more visiting bookstores, or waiting for the Amazon box to arrive. I had an immediate neurotransmitter rush. Instant satisfaction.

I imagined that books were different than music or movie files. I now recognize it’s part of the same system. 10 years ago nobody knew that you’d be carrying around your whole record collection in your pocket. Now I can have my library too.

Reading on a device has made me read twice as much as before. I can whip out my book while standing in line instead of playing backgammon. I can search. I can highlight without ruining my copy.

I’ve read 5 books in less than 30 days. I’m addicted!

I usually read in bed and actually prefer reading on iPhone’s minuscule screen than holding a heavy book while adjusting a book-light and flipping from one uncomfortable position to another.

I know what your thinking: Get a Kindle, or an iPad. No! I like the small form factor and the lightness.

In 10 years paper books will be like vinyl records: only for romantics and the hardcore. So jump on the bandwagon, and read more. I know I will.

More evidence: E-Books Top Hardcovers at Amazon.