For years, I resisted the urge to buy an e-reader. One by one, I saw my friends and family embrace them, but I was attached to the tactile experience of old fashioned books. When I started doing a lot of traveling for work, I reluctantly ordered a Kindle just to reduce the weight of my carry on. I've never looked back. The convenience of carrying my entire library in my pocket is enough to keep me hooked. But the fact that I can buy a book (or check one out from the library!) and instantly start reading has completely changed the way I select books.