The Internet along with all its superpowers has given the physical book industry a ferocious competition since its inception, but it is still questionable if it can be accepted as a substitute for books. However, with the ever-increasing popularity of Google and other online platforms, internet usage is becoming more and more ubiquitous, but does it hold the capacity to supersede the value of physical books?
It’s overwhelming how technology has taken over our lives, being "digitally-savvy" is the new cool. However, in all this chaotic madness called the Internet, books have rather lost their charm. People now assume the internet to be better and faster, while books are a time-taking process. Though, this stands as an undeniable fact. Yet it is a book that lets a reader make unconscious assimilation, comprehend and foster imagination. Also, the internet publishes anything whatsoever, without check and balance. Contrarily, books go through numerous inspections pre-publishing, making them a credible information source. Someone rightly said, “there is no friend as loyal as a book”. This being since, physical books never run low on batteries. A book can easily fit into a small space. Hence, its portability adds to its user-friendliness. Books can travel with you for days without ever requiring a recharge. Also keeping track of reading history is effortless in a book. In contrast, one may get lost going through web pages to find the same information again.Since the advent of Kindle, a lot of people like to carry it along and incline toward the device for their reading purpose. Being an electronic gadget, needless to say, it needs to be routinely recharged and battery life is invariably time-specific. The reading time depends on the chargeability of the device and or availability of the Internet. Whereas you can read a book without any impediments and time restraints. Also, the satisfaction a book furnishes will ever be missing in digital pages of a Kindle. The internet has an unlimited virtual assemblage of digital books which are now accessible with a mere click. Nonetheless, being an avid reader, I can never barter the feeling that shrouds me while browsing through the pages of a book in a bookstore, where I can flip through the pages to my heart’s content. Still to this day, when I am going to the library, the anticipation of getting a new book makes me shiver with exhilaration. A book indeed possesses the ability to evoke senses; the smell of a new book, the touch of the smooth page texture, the leather-bound cover, add to the joy of owning a book. On the other hand, there is no sentiment held while reading online, rather google ads and slow internet downloads might detract a reader. According to research, digital books are also far behind in sales as compared to their paper counterparts. Books are indeed more reliable than the sources on the internet because they have been reviewed before publishing. The information of books stays for a long period while you may have the information on the internet changing every hour. Books talk about principles, and the Internet left us with no nutrition for our thoughts. Whatever you read in a book stays with you for the lifetime which is not the case with what we learn through social media. I think there's nothing wrong with saying that Social media is like a fling but books are old school romance. So I e3ned with Sir Francis Bacon:” “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested; that is, some books are to be read only in parts; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few are to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention.” K Rajaram IRS 27824 28824 On Tue, 27 Aug 2024 at 13:25, 'venkat giri' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *Respected Sir/S,* > > SUBJECT: READING BOOKS > > *Reasons Why Reading Books Should Be Part of our LIFE:* > > *Reading habits** are important because reading can help develop our > imagination, build confidence, and improve our mood.* > > * Set aside a specific time each day to read, like in the > morning, during lunch, or before bed. If not used to reading regularly, one > can start with shorter sessions and gradually increase the length of time. > Taking notes while one reads, can help **to** focus, understand the > passages better, and avoid re-reading while answering questions.* *A > reading list helps to organize reading and helps to read everything one > wants.* > > *Reading and learning explained by Thiruvalluvar | Thirukkural > to motivate kids to read | <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tev0TGNdE2c>* > > *Reading and learning explained by Thiruvalluvar | Thirukkural to > motiva... <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tev0TGNdE2c>* > > > *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tev0TGNdE2c > <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tev0TGNdE2c>* > > *This video has a collection of **10 Thirukkural **that will motivate > kids and adults to read and learn new things, to keep them updated. It will > help enjoy the beauty of Thirukkural.* > > *Reading and learning explained by Thiruvalluvar | Thirukkural to motivate > kids to read |* > > *1. Knowledge Highway: Books offer a vast reservoir of knowledge on > virtually any topic imaginable. Dive deep into history, science, > philosophy, or explore new hobbies and interests.* > > *2. Enhanced Vocabulary: Regular reading exposes you to a wider range of > vocabulary, improving your communication skills and comprehension.* > > *3**. Memory Boost**: Studies suggest that reading can help sharpen our > memory and cognitive function, keeping our mind active and engaged.* > > *4. **Stress Reduction:* *Curling up with a good book can be a form of > mental escape, offering a temporary reprieve from daily anxieties and a > chance to unwind.* > > *5. **Improved Focus and Concentration**: In today's fast-paced world > filled with distractions, reading strengthens our ability to focus and > concentrate for extended periods.* > > *6. **Empathy and Perspective**: Stepping into the shoes of fictional > characters allows ONE to develop empathy and gain a deeper understanding of > different perspectives.* > > *7. **Enhanced Creativity**: Reading exposes ONE to new ideas and thought > processes, potentially sparking our own creativity and problem-solving > skills.* > > *8. **Stronger Writing Skills**: **Immersing our self in well-written > prose can improve our writing style, sentence structure, and overall > communication clarity.* > > *9. **Improved Sleep Quality:* *Swap screen time for a book before bed. > The calming nature of reading can help one to relax and unwind, **promoting > better sleep quality.* > > *Regards* > > *V.Sridharan* > > *Trichy* > > -- > To go to your groups page on the web, login to your gmail account and then > click on https://groups.google.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/1100822327.312083.1724783126513%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/1100822327.312083.1724783126513%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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