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With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

Since the dawn of technology, readers preference
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 digital books to physical has grown significantly.
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, it is considered as a positive development amongst a few though many disagree. In
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 essay, I will discuss the benefits of using electronic books along with some drawbacks related to it. The main advantages of reading from e-books
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 that it is profoundly economical as well as portable.
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 of all, novels, magazines and textbooks which are to be read online are inexpensive in
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 hardcopy.
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, readers might get additional discounts by applying coupons, if they purchase
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 of a specific read.
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, as e-gadgets
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 as phones, tablets and laptops are carried by users everywhere, they can simply skim and scan through any reader or novel using these devices.
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, additional baggage is reduced. Despite these advantages, over-exposure to screen and losses faced by physical book shops and libraries are few demerits of
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 development. Since bibliophiles spend most of their time being glued to their smartphones or computers in order to read, it can have
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 impact on not only their eyes but
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 on their health. In fact, it has been reported by Cambridge University that eight out of ten students who go through a piece of writing via e-gadgets tend to have increased eyesight.
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,
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 causes sleep deprivation. Another issue is
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 down of local bookstores due to
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 of customers.
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, 20% of the citizens across the globe have been made redundant many previously self-employed persons are
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 facing challenges seeking
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new ways to earn money. In conclusion, even though the popularity of reading online has surged, most of the bookworms espouse
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 form of it. Reliance on digital books is beneficial, for it enables individuals to observe frugality and can be referred anytime and anywhere;
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, it might result in
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 in eyesight while causing losses in business.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Convenience
  • Portability
  • Accessibility
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Environmental conservation
  • Tactile experience
  • Aesthetic appeal
  • Digital fatigue
  • Prolonged screen time
  • Technical issues
  • Independent bookstores
  • Piracy issues
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