I am one of those people who just can't bring myself to buy an e-reader. There's just something too comforting and flexible about the paper and ink of a paperback or hardcover. But as I prepare for a two week vacation in Peru, I wonder if I am hurting myself by remaining a traditional bibliophile.
There will be lots of down time and little to no electricity, so I plan on bringing ample reading material, but that means carrying them to and around Peru. (And my porter on the trek to Macchu Picchu will only be carrying 13 kg of my items).
I have already started thinking about what books to bring and I'll also try to coordinate with my book club buddy who is also going to be on the trip so that we can share books, but I just can't bring myself to buy an e-reader even now.
I'll be in a third world country with enough gadgets and luxury goods, do I really need to add one more? No, I will carry my paper and ink and maybe leave some behind to share with others.
My current list of books coming to Peru with me (in addition to travel guides of course):
Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter
A Visit from the Good Squad
What is the What
Under the Banner of Heaven
1 comment:
I am back from Peru and I can happily report that I was happy without a Kindle or other electronic reading device.
I read two and a half books and I liked my paper and ink!
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