It’s that time again to embrace your ebook reader and tell a friend about why you have chosen to stop dusting off that old book, and read the classics in E Ink. “Read an Ebook Week” was first registered with Chase’s Calendar of Events in 2004. It encourages authors, publishers and users to promote the benefits of utilizing an ebook reader like the Amazon Kindle or Sony Reader.
If you are still one of those who are turning away from this technology, it is time to look at the benefits of an ebook.
Space Saving
You don’t have to throw out your favorite books, but think of all the shelf space you will save because your new books exist on a hard drive. Imagine, you will have access to your entire library in your purse, back pack or brief case.
Easy Access
Going on vacation soon? Isn’t it annoying when you finish the beach read early, and you are left with the gift shop book selection? With an ereader, you can instantly browse for that next great read. If you are a business person that travels a lot, not only can you carry your library, but also access the newspaper and magazines while avoiding the hassles of lugging them around.
Save Money & Time
You don’t have to pay shipping costs with ebooks, nor do you have to drive to the book store for a new book.
Good for the Environment
More trees are living due to ebook technology. Although the plastic and energy used for an ereader contributes negatively to the environment, manufacturers are constantly upgrading readers to contend, and it doesn’t compare to the carbon footprint made by paper books.
And when it’s Ebook week, you get more than the usual benefits from ebook reading , because you can jump in on free downloads, or even win an ereader. Here are some of the coolest freebies that were given away during the “Read an Ebook Week” celebration:
Smashwords
Smashwords offered free ebook downloads all week, and created a special “Read an Ebook Week” library on the Stanza and Aldiko app.
CurrClick.com
CurrClick.com gave away a free ebook everyday this week; plus, participants in the site’s Twitter Contest were given a chance to win a Nook.
“Read an Ebook Week” is a virtual embrace of the ereader technology, and it is definitely a fresh and positive view on the benefits of ebooks. This is especially true during the time of agency model battles that have dimmed the enthusiastic outlook on the technology.
Don’t own an ereader yet? Check out our Kindle DX review and find out why the ebook reader technology is worth getting into.
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