When it comes down to taking the time out of my day to read a book, I choose to get a physical, printed copy every time. Ebooks can be cost efficient, but they lack the visual appeal that I crave. If I do read an ebook, it is usually to finish a class paper and to keep my reading cost efficient. If there is a particular piece of information that I want quickly and cheaply, an ebook it is. I guess you could call it the cost of convenience.
Whenever it comes to reading a book, specifically fiction that I really want to savor, I buy a physical copy. Simply put, physical books retain my attention to details and keep me turning the page. While reading a digital copy, I tend to skim the material. Ebooks don't keep my attention.
Another perk to ebooks is that I can read in public without people judging me for the books I choose. I don't read books in public as much as I used to in my teen days, but I still worry about rude comments interrupting me. I know it sounds silly, but I'm always a little self-conscious when reading in public.
There are advantages and disadvantages to reading a physical or digital copy. My personal preference is still the physical copy for a book that I really want to get immersed into. I love the feel of closing a book right after I reach the peak of the story. I love to relish the book's cover art and feel the pages turning in my hand. Ebooks certainly do have their perks, but at the end of the day, I will always prefer traditional, printed books. Nothing beats that feeling.
