Are books gone with the wind?

It seems with the rise of technology (not that I am complaining, because I am a techno-diva) that a lot of things are being replaced by slim line devices to make your life easier. After all, the newspapers in America are being replaced by online subscriptions and free online media. Now, it appears that your bookshelf might be replaced by the new Kindle. According to BBC News, the new Kindle DX will soon have an extensive library of books that won’t take up space on your bookshelves. Now, how will this impact book stores? While I do not believe that people will stop buying books, especially due to the high cost of the Kindle DX, this device will definitely spur competition between online businesses and book stores.

While I think the Kindle DX will transform the way the way people gain their daily dose of news or fiction, nothing is quite like reading a newspaper or a great classic. I’ll stick to my books until the Kindle DX has a reduced price tag.