Books are a great travel companion but they aren\u2019t always convenient to carry around.<\/p>\n
Case in point: David Foster Wallace\u2019s cult classic Infinite Jest<\/em>. At over 1000 pages, it\u2019s 2 inches thick and weighs over 3 pounds. Some devoted readers even tear the book in half so they can read it on the go<\/a>.<\/p>\n That\u2019s an extreme case, but even hugely popular books like A Song of Fire and Ice <\/em>and Harry Potter<\/em> are difficult to lug around all day.<\/p>\n To read an eBook, all you need is your tablet or phone. As tech companies are obsessed with making these gadgets as light and slim as possible, you\u2019ll barely even notice you\u2019re carrying one around.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re going on holiday, taking an e-reader instead of some physical books with reduce the weight of your luggage, lessening the risk of an embarrassing unpacking session at the check-in desk!<\/p>\n Buying an eBook can save you a lot of money. They cost less to produce, which is reflected in the price, and you don\u2019t have to pay for delivery or transport to a book shop either.<\/p>\n That\u2019s not all, though. You can download many classic novels for free because they\u2019re now in the public domain. This includes classics by Joyce, Dickens and Wilde!<\/p>\n Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, many first time authors publish their work digitally instead of waiting for a book deal.<\/p>\n eBook stores are full of little-known novels, some of which are genuinely brilliant. There are some duds, of course, but user reviews will usually root them out.<\/p>\n Got a spare couple of minutes? Whip out your phone and read!<\/p>\n It\u2019s much more intellectually satisfying than aimlessly scrolling through Facebook (unless you\u2019ve got a particularly smart bunch of friends) and much easier than carrying around a book just in case too.<\/p>\n No-one should be judged for their book preferences but let\u2019s be honest: if someone is reading Fifty Shades of Grey <\/em>on the bus, you\u2019re going to make some assumptions about them. It\u2019s natural.<\/p>\n No-one can see what you\u2019re reading on your phone and tablet. You could be reading Nietzsche or New Moon<\/em> and not a soul will know. Unless they\u2019re reading over your shoulder, in which case they\u2019re a terrible person and their opinion doesn\u2019t count.<\/p>\n A full bookshelf makes you look smart, but it also takes up a lot of space. Could you demonstrate your intellect in a different way and use the space for something else?<\/p>\n Also, books are a nightmare <\/em>when you\u2019re moving. One book is easy to deal with; a whole box of them is like carrying an elephant dressed in a suit of armour.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re ready to make the leap to digital reading, you\u2019re in luck: you can now sell books<\/a> with musicMagpie!<\/p>\n Just get an instant price using our website or FREE app, send them for FREE and we\u2019ll pay you the same day they arrive.<\/p>\n
\nYou\u2019ll save money<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nYou might find a hidden gem<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nIt\u2019s easier to have quick reads<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nNo-one can judge you<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nSpaaaaaaace!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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