Physical-books had their moment of excellence, but as the world continues its technical-way of living, e-books are becoming more popular. E-books are electronic books that can be read from most devices. They still do involve physically reading the book, but it is all digital. E-books don’t take up much storage and have digital bookmarks so no one has to worry about memorizing the page number. They are not just more affordable than physical books, but they are also eco-friendly since most devices they are read on don’t produce much greenhouse gas. It can get confusing when it comes to acquiring or finding ebooks, but through the many answers the internet can give, there are ones that may or may not be trustworthy. The online sources that will be mentioned here are some of the most popular but also have a reasonable price.

Popular E-Book Readers

Some of the most often bought e-book readers come from popular brands. Barnes and Noble and Amazon are some examples. Some of the readers that come from those brands include:

• Barnes and Noble NOOK device
• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
• Kindle Oasis E-Reader

There are other devices that can be used for reading e-books. Cell phones are also very popular and are used often. They are mobile and small and most people have them. Computers are also another option. They are great since they have such a large screen (depending on the computer). However, there are a few issues, including:

• Computers not being the most mobile
• Could be of a larger size
• Are not flat (depending on computer)
• Are not easily accessible
• Not the best for eyesight since it causes eye strain (this is relevant with phones, iPads, and Tablets, too)
• Not the most comfortable
• There could be distractions

Also, it depends on the model. Some are lighter and thinner, some can be foldable, and others could have other functions that can help with these problems. Computers do not only consist of negatives, there are plenty of positives. A few of them include:

• Bigger Screen (as Mentioned Before)
• Bigger Text

Other options could be tablets and iPads. They are great for their accessibility and their different sizes, depending on which option is chosen. E-book readers are on the more expensive side, so a cell phone will do the trick.

Best Places to Get E-Books Online

Another question might be, ‘Where could I get e-books online?’ Some of the best places to get e-books online is just a few clicks/taps away. It is hard to find a good place to borrow, get for free, or purchase an ebook online. Some of the most popular places for e-books online are:

• BookBub.com
• Google Books
• ibooks
• BarnesandNoble.com allows the purchases of books for the NOOK device

Most of these do involve some form of payment, but it is worth it. The e-books are affordable and easy to acquire. They all are trustworthy and it is easy to create an account on one of the websites or download any of them. Some apps that can be used are:

• Overdrive
• Libby
• Hoopla
• Amazon via Kindle

Overdrive, Libby, and Hoopla are free and the only thing that is needed is a library card to connect to the app. There are many ways to find e-books but getting them from library-type apps can be very useful and affordable when it comes to the price. All e-books, in general, are cheaper and easier to find than physical books.