Why Books Are Still Important
Hey! It's me, Tori again! Let's get started. Over the course of this camp, my class has visited several of Springfield's libraries. As we talked to the librarians, I realized a pattern. A lot of people are telling librarians that books are obsolete! All of my fellow book-lovers are probably shaking their heads in disbelief, while others are agreeing. The reason for the disappearing love of tangible books is explained in two words...the Internet. More and more people are starting to like audio or electronic books. I understand that these alternatives may be more convenient, but there is a problem with these sweeping the nation. Books simply aren't getting online quick enough. Companies that offer books are too busy trying to put out the newer books, and skip over some old favorites. These books are disappearing before they have a chance to be remembered!! I have another point to make. This is about actually owning/borrowing a book. Do you not enjoy the weight of a book in your hands? Feeling the cover and turning each page and holding this almost sacred thing as you dive into another world. These are the extraordinary feelings that I know lift me up. That is why I believe that we shouldn't rid the world of paper books. I don't know what I would do without them.
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