How I Transitioned to Using My Phone as an E-Reader and Rediscovered Reading
By
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Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
The author shares a personal journey of rediscovering reading through e-readers, starting with a borrowed Kobo in 2015 and eventually transitioning to using their phone as an e-reader. The article explores the benefits of phone-based reading including convenience, portability, and accessibility features, while also addressing concerns about screen fatigue and distractions. The author compares various reading apps and formats, ultimately concluding that reading on a phone has made reading more accessible and integrated into daily life.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledHaving something small and light that I could carry with me everywhere, that had a battery that lasted for weeks, and that I could read in the dark without bothering my partner was a game changer.
The phone is always with me. I can read while waiting in line, on public transit, during lunch breaks, or in those odd five-minute gaps that pop up throughout the day.
Reading on my phone has made reading more accessible. It's removed barriers I didn't even realize were there.
The convenience of having my entire library in my pocket at all times has fundamentally changed my reading habits for the better.
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