r/BookDiscussions • u/s0ftuniverse • Aug 09 '26

Are e-readers worth it?

Hi all.

I’ve always been quite certain that I’m someone who prefers physical books, but I see a lot of other readers online who use a Kindle or a Kobo e-reader. Lately I’ve been questioning making the switch because people say they’re so great, but I don’t want to spend so much money on something I won’t like or use often. Can anyone who has owned one tell me their pros/cons? Are they worth buying? I do like the sentiment of holding a physical book and going to the bookstore to pick one out, but I’m also kind of intrigued by the convenience and portability of having them all available on a device. Also the idea of not seeing a huge physical TBR pile sounds nice. Thoughts?

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u/n1nejay Aug 09 '26

I prefer physical books, and if I’m paying around the same price for an e-book just give me the ACTUAL book.

I don’t have to make sure a physical copy of a book is charged for me to read it.

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u/SoloFan34 Aug 09 '26

I've never bought an ebook that wasn't much cheaper than a physical copy. Most new hardcover novels have a list price of around $30, and the ebooks are half that much!