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Timeless Reads: Why Books Are Still Important In The Digital Age

Posted on 7 Jul 2022 | Posted in StevensBooks Blogs

We are now in the digital age where information is just a click away.

We can get anything we want with the help of our smartphones and laptops. We have Kindles, Nooks, and iPads that allow us to electronically read books without ever having to flip a physical page. With this technological advancement, some people may see printed books as irrelevant and outdated.

This is a misconception.

Though the digital age has brought about many new ways to consume information, books are still important. They have been around for centuries, and in the span of time, have become a staple in society. Even in an age where information is so easily accessible through digital devices, books show no sign of going away.

It might be easy to forget the importance of reading books when you’re offered a device instead. Nevertheless, books still have value in the modern technological era and here’s why:

Books are excellent sources of information.

A lot of people argue that with the invention of the internet and technology, books are no longer needed for learning. However, this is not true. The Internet is a great resource for finding information on any topic imaginable, but books provide an opportunity for deeper learning and engagement, often containing more detailed and nuanced information than what is available online. When people read from screens, they tend to skim and not take in the information as well as they would if they were reading a book. Books are still relevant resources, especially when it comes to topics that require more depth and are difficult to find online. It’s also helpful to have a book as a reference source instead of relying solely on the internet. Many books go through extensive editing and proofreading before they’re published, so they’re likely to be more reliable.

Books provide opportunity for focus.

With all of the distractions available online, it can be difficult to focus on one thing for an extended period of time. Reading on your device makes you vulnerable to all sorts of digital distractions like social media, games, videos, and even work. While screens can offer diverse forms of entertainment, books provide a unique experience that allows for more concentration and limits your attention to what you are currently reading. Books allow people to get lost in the story and to think about the ideas presented without any other interruptions.

Books allow for contemplation and an escape from reality.

In our fast-paced world, it can be difficult to find time for quiet reflection. However, reading a book allows for uninterrupted thought and can be a soothing experience.

You can step back from the constant distractions of life and reflect on the ideas and emotions that the author has put into words. In a society where we are constantly connected to technology, this can be really refreshing. You can disconnect from the Internet, immerse yourself in the world of the story, and forget about your real-life problems for a while.

Books provide a different and better reading experience.

While e-books are convenient and can be accessed anywhere, they don’t offer the same experience as holding a physical book in your hands. Books are tangible objects that can be touched and felt. The physical act of turning pages, seeing the illustrations and maps, feeling the texture of the paper, and smelling the ink and pages— these all create an experience that cannot be replicated on a screen. It makes reading more intimate and personal.

Books don’t present as much risk to the eyes than electronic reading devices.

Staring at screens can cause various ocular defects and health problems. While reading a book on a device, you tend to blink less, which can cause eye fatigue. It also typically involves more light exposure than reading from paper, which can lead to eye strain and even permanent damage over time. Moreover, people who read from screens are more likely to suffer from neck pain and headaches. Books do not have this issue, making them better for long-term reading.

Books are lovely and aesthetic.

Physical books have a wider range of possibilities for layout, design, and illustration than electronic reading devices do. Because of their attractive covers, many readers grow book collections and display these on tables, cabinets, and bookshelves, adding to a room’s decoration and interior appeal. E-books can only be saved in a digital library and can’t be placed and appreciated in an external setting.

Books can be valuable heirlooms.

Books are a physical manifestation of knowledge that can be passed down from generation to generation, whereas reading devices are often neglected once the battery dies or the internet connection is lost. Books don’t need electricity or batteries to function. They’re lasting objects that can be preserved for as long as possible.

 

 

The digital age has brought about many changes in how we read and consume information, but books have remained a mainstay. They continue to be one of the most popular forms of reading material despite competition from iPads, Kindles, and other digital reading devices.

Books are important in the digital age because they provide a different type of learning and thinking than what is available on a screen. While devices can be valuable tools, they can also be habit-forming and addictive in ways that lead people to overlook important aspects of their lives.

 

If you want to ditch your gadgets for some good-old reading, then find worthy reads from Stevens Books. We have a lot of new and pre-loved books you can substitute for your screen time.

In a world where everything is increasingly moving towards being digital and instantaneous, books offer a much-needed break from screens and constant stimulation.

 

 

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