Newspapers and magazines have always formatted long text in narrow columns of 5-7 words. Admittedly I find it very irritating to read every now and then. Most

Newspapers and magazines have always formatted long text in narrow columns of 5-7 words. Admittedly I find it very irritating to read every now and then. Most paperbacks have paragraphs that are about twice as wide (10 to 12 words) and it definitely feels more natural.