I buy lots of technical books in early-access programs like MEAP from Manning and read chapter as they come. Since price difference between eBook and eBook+print is just $10, I usually buy paper book too (for backup). In MEAP chapters come as they ready and by the time book is printed, I already read the whole book. Over last 6 years I haven&#x27;t touched any of these printed books, but I still remember the heaviest boxes during my latest move - all filled with books :D<p>Audible is another good substitution for non-technical paper books. It transforms daily commute into productive time. You don&#x27;t need constant connection to network - books can be pre-loaded and then accessed offline without any problems plus I have a luxury to set 1.25x play speed and enjoy speed of reading above average.<p>Though, while role of paper books is reduced, there&#x27;s still a lot of value for paper books. Paper books are much easier to follow for home repairs (DIY guides). I like printed catalogues more than electronic ones (like IKEA&#x27;s one [1]).<p>[1] IKEA bookbook: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=MOXQo7nURs0" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=MOXQo7nURs0</a>