Despite the growing popularity of electronic book readers, bookstores are still prevalent because many people enjoy having a hard copy of their favorite novel. The Barnes & Nobel© at Maui Marketplace carries a vast selection of books to choose from, allowing you to enjoy these many benefits while reading.

Advantages of Real Books Over E-Books

1. Decreases Eye Strain

Reading on a lit screen is more tiring for your eyes and brain, requiring a higher cognitive workload than reading a real book. This is caused by the screen’s blue light, which can lead to digital eyestrain. By getting a hard copy at the bookstore, you can lessen the workload for your body while enjoying your favorite story. Additionally, using an e-reader at night can make falling asleep more difficult as the blue light also suppresses your body’s melatonin, which helps you feel tired.

2. Facilitates Research

When working on a major project, it’s easier to jump between resources within a book or between several versus trying to navigate an e-reader. E-readers only have one screen, and it restricts you from viewing multiple pages at a time. If you have physical books, you can display all your resources in front of you for quick and easy reference, which can make working on a school assignment, writing a business report, or referencing legal books for a deposition much simpler.

3. Provides Constant Connection

WiFi is fantastic, but it isn’t always reliable, and when you’re trying to read on a tablet, you might be susceptible to a poor signal. Failing connection can disrupt books from downloading and prevent you from reading at the park or on the bus.

4. Minimizes Glare

Real books are useful when reading in bright, outdoor areas, like at the beach. An e-reader with a glass screen can produce a glare that makes enjoying a book on a sunny day difficult. To combat this issue, most people maximize their screen’s brightness; however, this can quickly drain the battery or overheat the device.

5. Reduces Multitasking

Reading on an electric device makes it easier to get distracted because of the many calls, emails, and text notifications that pop up on the screen. Any disturbance can pull you out of the literary world, potentially causing slower reading and diminished comprehension as well as losing your place on the page. Reading a hard copy from a bookstore allows you to be fully immersed in the experience.