E-books are generally less expensive than p-books (printed-on-paper books), and many are free.
The production of e-books does not consume paper, ink, glue, staples, etc. There is no packaging.
Text can be searched, just like in a document on a PC or website. You can look for a specific word or phrase.
Some e-book readers can be used in total darkness.
An e-book can open automatically to the last page you were reading.
E-book downloads usually take just a few seconds.
Text-to-speech software can read the book to you via a speaker or headphones.
There is no cost for manufacturing, shipping or storing e-books, so there is no cost pressure for them to go out-of-print even if sales are low.
Type size can be adjusted, and sometimes different typefaces can be selected for the most comfortable reading.
You can highlight text and insert “electronic bookmarks.”
You may be able to jump from text to a dictionary or a webpage.
Free backups may be available if your reader is stolen, lost or damaged.
It can be easy and inexpensive to publish an eBook.
E-books can be easily updated and avoid the problem caused by a large inventory of obsolete printed books.
Free or discounted e-book excerpts can promote the purchase of complete e-books or p-books.
E-books don’t get eaten by mice or suffer from mildew.
Doggie drool can’t wrinkle the pages of an e-book.
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