Today's mindset is geared towards recycle, reuse and reduce. That might be the reason why many people are now using ebook readers. I think the real reason is that they're justifying their expensive tablet purchases!

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I've often thought of ebooks as being very convenient and streamlined, harking back to the future of the original 'Star Trek' series. However, I have come to the conclusion that it's not for me. I love going to the bookstore, seeing the shelves and shelves of shiny, new books. I like the feel of one in my hand, the way I can turn the pages, dog-ear the corners. OK, I lied. I hate folding the pages in a book or magazine. That actually makes me crazy. I'm a bit O.C.D. that way!

My friend once told me that she has a paperback in her handbag all the time. How Rory Gilmore! I am the same way. It wouldn't be much fun holding an electronic book reader while tanning on a beach. We wouldn't be able to sneak a peak at what the person on the bus is reading.

I've always dreamed of owning a first edition of a book I love. We're headed to the U.K. soon. Maybe I'll find my treasure in an out-of-the-way little bookstore.

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My husband has a book entitled "The Modern Handy Book for Boys" published in 1933. He said he loved this book as a youngster because it has everything in it for adventurous and handy boys. For instance it contains chapters on camping out, building a kite, prehistoric monsters of paper and so on. This is a treasured book passed down from his uncle Bill. I can be passed down again to the younger generation. Can't do that with an electronic book.