I'm in an argument right now concerning the new e-readers out there. Some people think they're amazing, but I see it differently.
So, when I want to read, I pick up a book. There's some things about reading from a book that I just love. For example, the new book smell they have when you open them. Or even an old book smell that you get when you open up a Shakespeare at the library. Books just have a smell to them, I guess. Then, there's just the book left, which is something awesome in itself.
But here's the thing: We've had books for years. Why replace them? Why must everything nowadays have to be high-tech? Are we really getting to the point in the 21st century where we even have to make the BOOK obsolete? Come on. Really?
Now, music, I understand. I still love looking through and listening to my Mammaw's records, because I love retro. But you can't have those in cars! It was only a matter of time.
But BOOKS?
It's not like we're still using candles to read at night or clubs to go catch food with, so we need to upgrade everything. Books are books! They're there to read. Books have been around forever-why stop now?
I'm not old, if that's what you're insinuating. I'm in high school. I just feel that books are things that shouldn't be replaced. Books are always kind of comforting. Why do you think they say, 'Curl up with a book'?
They DO reduce the amount of paper used, though, and I'm big on recycling. But isn't anyone else worried that this is taking technology a little bit too far? Just wonderin'...
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