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You can spot her from a mile away.

At the beach.
At the airport.
In the break room.
At the DMV.

The reader.

Sometimes she’s balancing a battered paperback, bent from a thousand mornings in the bottom of a tote bag.

Sometimes she’s tapping a Kindle screen, eyebrows furrowed, deep in chapter twelve.

And if you’re a reader yourself, you know: the format doesn't really matter when you’re lost in a good story.

But for the sake of fun (and because the internet loves a little friendly controversy), let’s settle this once and for all: Is it better to read on a Kindle or with a physical book?

The Case for Physical Books: The sensory experience is undefeated.

• Memory boost: Studies show that people who read physical books retain more information compared to those who read digitally. One theory? The tactile experience (turning pages, feeling the weight of the book, the crunch when you get a lil’ water on it at the pool… mmm) helps anchor memory better.

• Screen fatigue is real: If you already spend your workday glued to a laptop or phone, your eyes will thank you for the screen break that a real book offers. Sometimes it really is that simple.

• Emotional connection: There’s something about holding a novel, writing notes in the margins, or lending a favorite book to a friend that feels human. (And bonus: no one can make you "update your app" mid-chapter.)

The Case for Kindle (or other e-readers): The convenience is undeniable.

• Travel game-changer: A Kindle lets you carry an entire library without paying overweight baggage fees. How else could I pack all 3 of my books for the 45 minute flight just to end up watching Wicked?

• Built-in tools: Highlight favorite quotes. Look up unfamiliar words. Adjust font size when you don’t have your reading glasses. It’s all just… easier.

• Eco-friendliness: Depending on your reading habits, digital reading can reduce paper consumption over time. (Although this is a nuanced topic — manufacturing electronics also has an environmental footprint.)

A 2023 Pew Research study found that 30% of U.S. adults now read ebooks, and that number is still growing… but interestingly, print books remain the most popular format by far. Turns out, we like having options.

So, which one wins? Easy.

You do.

If you're reading - whether it's a creased paperback from a Little Free Library or a brand-new download on your Kindle Paperwhite - you’re already winning.

The real flex isn’t how you read - it’s that you read.

Xo, The Salesgirls

PS. Send your current reads, fiction or non-fiction, and I’ll put together our next TBR list and blast the group chat.