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IRL: Online Life is Real Life

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The Decline of Reading Habits and the Value of Printed Books

This chapter explores the challenges of concentrating on a good novel and discusses the value of printed books in transporting readers and providing a deeper understanding of others. It also highlights the physicality and sensory experience of holding a traditional book, contrasting it with e-readers.

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