I'm a millennial, and I will never give up reading real books

Last summer I was on vacation with my family, watching an episode of Hoarders — as you do — when my dad turned to me and said "This is going to be you, but with books, isn’t it?”

I agreed with him. And I was only half joking

When I read, I read physical books. I hold onto them for long periods of time. I just purchased a new bookshelf solely for my "to be read" pile. Once in a while, I go through the process of deciding which books to donate, but usually the idea of parting with a book feels like giving away a part of my soul

Even in my millennial generation, it seems I'm in the majority in my love of physical books. Earlier this month, a study by American University linguistics professor Naomi Baron revealed that 92% of students prefer reading books for serious reading rather than using electronic alternatives. Read more...