I think it's a wonderful medium, I'm not part of it...yet.
However, there is something about the feel of a book, the sight of books on shelves, the subsequent browsing of hardcovers, or even softcovers.
They're comforting, books. I bet if a tornado takes your home you will salvage at least one book. I can't imagine a nicer possession.
Mind you, I've misplaced books in my years, but I've never consciously thrown one away, or even given one away or sold it. I still have my books from childhood. Mom gave me much leeway in ordering from the scholastic book club or whatever it was called, but often had to limit me to 4 or 5 at a time, because I was voracious.
Excuse me, I must go read
The Mystery of the Witches Bridge and
The Phantom Tollbooth one more time.
