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Thinking of getting yourself an ebook? Here’s why you should hit ‘buy’

by Akhona Ndlela
PICTURE: PEXELS/ EBOOK

With a few taps on your phone or tablet, you may quickly access a brand-new book while you’re relaxing on the couch or even waiting for your kettle to boil for your morning coffee.

It’s all at your fingertips, whenever the mood strikes, so there’s no need to take a trip to the book store or wait for shipping.

The problem is that, for contemporary readers, eBooks are more than just a practical choice—they’re revolutionary. eBooks provide a whole new universe of possibilities, regardless of whether you’re a literary enthusiast with a library that’s expanding faster than your closet or an occasional reader who just needs a good escape.

According to Kitaboo, eBooks are lightweight, portable devices that can store thousands of books, saving customers room and enabling them to read as many books as they like. They are available everywhere, so users can access them offline as well as at any time and from any location.

Since most eBooks are cloud-based, updating them is simple and reprinting is less expensive. Additionally, unlike traditional books, eBooks have shared material, which enables users to like and share content with multiple users. Because of this, they are a practical and affordable substitute for printed books, enabling peer collaboration for both employees and students, the digital textbook platform further explains.

Original Mac Guy claims eBooks have several advantages over print books, such as being less expensive than print books, having customisable background options to match your surroundings, and having changeable text fonts for people with less-than-ideal vision. These characteristics improve accessibility and enjoyment of reading, particularly for people with low eyesight.

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