Today, reading is considered to be one the most important elements throughout our lives. Not only does it enhance our creativity, but it influences on the way how we think, feel, allowing us to discover a variety of perspectives. Throughout our lives, we have been exposed towards books as we were learning our basic fundamental skills such as learning to read, and write. With the advances of science and technology, there are a variety of book innovations which suggest that they will benefit us long term. Traditionally, students began with using paper books, most commonly known as “print books.” Nowadays, they have the option of accessing more personalized, virtual books commonly referred to as “e-books.” Many students prefer print books …show more content…
They say that there are fluctuated costs associated with accessing e-books at times, charging them more than $100 per copy. Libraries simply cannot afford it. For instance, The Kindle edition of Lena Dunham's bestselling memoir “Not that Kind of Girl” retails for $14.99 at Amazon.ca However, the book's publisher, Random House, charges Canadian libraries $85 per copy of the e-book, resulting in a cost of almost five times more, according to the Canadian Library Association. One can buy the Kindle version of Donna Tartt's Pulitzer prize-winning novel “The Goldfinch” for $12.99, but publisher Little, Brown and Company charges libraries $114 per copy which is nearly nine times more. According to Michael Kozlowski, the editor in chief of GoodReader.com, which is a resource devoted towards e-book and e-reader news. Kozlowski also mentioned that with print books, publishers need to pay for paper, printing, warehousing, and overall shipping expenses. He also says that these costs do not exist with e-books, suggesting that they are a more viable option for students. Ultimately, this article implies that the publishers need to hear is that the pricing models they are using does not work for public