I think I'm slowly changing back to physical after years of digital. When I was studying I was all about the physical copy, even as institutions and libraries

I think I'm slowly changing back to physical after years of digital. When I was studying I was all about the physical copy, even as institutions and libraries were moving to digital first. But my preference was expensive and heavy. For most of the past decade or more, I wouldn't have been able to tell you the last time I purchased a physical book. Thanks to various publishers offering one-off 50%+ discounts via email marketing spam, Humble Bundle, and subscriptions like Perlego (and Safari back in the day) I have a digital library that far exceeds my physical. But I've found over the years, and probably always knew deep down, I really _hate_ reading on _any_ device, and read far less of that collection as a result. It's really note taking and highlighting for me (multiple colours), and flipping pages. I recently discovered that I'm dyslexic (at almost 40), so this all makes much more sense now. Reading on a device is either too stimulating (distracting) or not stimulating enough. My highlighting system I developed years ago is actually crucial to improving my comprehension and engagement, especially with technical texts. But as I got older I realised I could read twice as much on a screen without falling asleep at my desk then I could sitting with a physical text. Stimulants have helped reduce the mental exhaustion and stamina so I'm not asleep at my desk come 3pm. At work, if I ever have to cold review long collections of technical texts, or need something similar as a primary reference, I make sure I get a bound printed copy asap. Although, turns out, my addiction to purchasing books is also a coping mechanism for when I'm stressed and am trying to procrastinate...