"Nook or a Book?"

Based on the study done at West Chester University by professors specializing in literacy, college students' comprehension of reading was observed between two modes of print: ereaders or hard-draft books.  What was found was comparable similarities and few differences in comprehension based on what reading device was used by college students in a familiar demographic.
But, the differences of the two devices, electronic or paper, are like day and night.  Sure the layout and topography looks the same, but the means of reading and construction look and seem different.  Ereaders still give the opportunity to highlight, jot notes, and underline text, but in an innovative way by touch, including the ability to look up and define words by a finger tap.  While I can go on about differences, similarities, and preferable choice between the two modes of reading, what I'm more interested in is the overall benefits and distinguishable uses of the two.
Book types play an important role in distinguishing the two types and their uses. 

Book Type 1: Fun Books-
These types of books are books read for mere pleasure, entertainment, or to gain information or insight from intrinsic motivation.  For example, Daniel Quinn's "The Story of B"

PaperBack                                          Kindle Edition
    $12                        VS.                            $14





Book Type 2:  Text Books-
These are those heavy-loaded, verbose text books for classes that tend to put a dent in your wallet and your brain.  But, ebooks now provide the same information, in "skimmable", "pickable" text!

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Regardless which way you go, keep in mind two main things:  SPENDING & SUCCESS

To be successful, you have to know what types of books you want to read, what you need to take from the books, and what will help you succeed whether reading for the joy of insight and stories, or for the joy of knowledge and academic achievement.