Over the past few years, there has been a lot of buzz about eBooks. However, unlike many other fleeting obsessions, eBooks really are entering the mainstream. They are not just a trend anymore, electronic books are here to stay. There are industries forming around them as we speak.
As an author, they are an attractive item because it is extremely expensive to publish and market traditional hardbound books. There are inventory issues and the problem of what to do with unsold copies. These issues are not present in the eBook format. Thanks to technology, the future for these is so bright, they might have to wear shades.
The major issue from day one of the eBook is the annoyance of having to sit at the computer to read a book and the strain of the monitor on the eyes of the reader. No one wants to read an entire book while sitting in some office chair. Thanks to eBook readers like the Kindle and Sony, they have gained major steam with the everyday reader. These eReaders are portable and are easy on the eyes. They almost appear exactly like the page of a book.
eReaders are great for those who like to read multiple books at a time because many of them can store hundreds and even thousands of books. There is no need to carry large books around anymore. In fact, the Kindle allows you to buy books from Amazon right where you are. Even my iPhone has an application for reading eBooks. There are more readers popping up quite frequently.
Another advantage in addition to carrying your whole collection with you is the ability to have some privacy. I hate reading a book and having someone come up to me and talk about why they liked it or even why I shouldn’t read it. Besides, I look smarter when people don’t suspect I am reading Calvin and Hobbes.
Lastly, eBooks are much cheaper than the real thing. I just bought an electronic college book for a $100 discount. Whether you’re an author saving cost or a literary enthusiast eBooks are here to stay.
