Why We Still Love Printed Books in a Digital World

With e-books and audiobooks rising in popularity, one might think printed books would lose their charm. Yet, the opposite is true printed books remain irreplaceable. The sensory experience of holding a book, feeling its weight, smelling the ink, and seeing the design makes it more than just reading. A printed book is a keepsake, something to underline, fold, or revisit. It holds memories where you first read it, the notes in the margins, the feelings between the lines. Unlike digital screens, printed books don’t demand constant scrolling or glare at your eyes. Instead, they invite stillness. Readers worldwide continue to love printed books because they carry an authenticity that screens cannot replicate. In many ways, printed pages feel more “alive,” reminding us that stories are not just data but experiences meant to be felt with our senses.