The Pros and Cons of Buying E-Books

21.08.2009

Don't give up on your local bookstore--the Orwell fiasco provides a stark illustration of why virtual books won't fully replace physical books any time soon--but don't dismiss e-books either. Buying an e-book version of a key textbook or classic literary work that you'll want to revisit over the years might not be wise. If you want to load up on cheesy mystery novels for your next vacation, however, the e-book format is definitely useful.