In the big downsize a couple of years ago, many boxes of books were donated to the local library – to put on shelves or, more likely, to sell at the Friends of the Library bookstore. I’m so glad we did that!

I kept a few physical books, but if I buy a new one, something has to go, due to the extremely limited shelf space. My e-readers make it possible for me to still purchase books and not worry about storage or dusting. My local library is wonderful, and that’s mostly how I get my “fix” of holding paper books. Works for me, and for my minimalist decor, so far!

I think both print and ebooks will always be options. I hope anyway. I foresee a resurgence of print, too, in our future — even if it’s for those special books you want on your shelf, for booksignings, of course, and maybe for collectors. I’d also like to see a major bookstore chain (guess?) start catering more to print books for indie presses and authors, particularly with distribution and shelf space availability. Probably not under the current model, but something a little more creative. There could be a really nice niche market there, if they’d tap into it.

Wow. didn’t mean to hijack your blog, Jan!