“the sooner we can accelerate the adoption of digital books, the better it will be for libraries and the more likely that some of the smaller libraries—often with great regional and local treasures—will survive into the decades ahead.” — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
“For good or for bad, we define ourselves in many ways by the gadgets we use and the clothes we wear. We don't want… — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
“The Kindle itself is just the tip of the iceberg, and its true workings are invisible.” — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
“...you are like me, you have more books than you have friends, no matter what Facebook tells you about your social network.” — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
“Unboxing is a new voyeuristic phenomenon that's erotic and technical at the same time.” — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
“Digital books are in some ways hastening the lazy, solipsistic narcissism of our culture. We use our gadgets as proxies for other people and… — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
“Digital books, like television and other media, are best meant for those Pandoras who've already opened their boxes and know what demons to expect… — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
“the sooner we can accelerate the adoption of digital books, the better it will be for libraries and the more likely that some of… — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
“The Nook is an under-appreciated genius of a lovemark. The team at Barnes & Noble got a lot right with the Nook, and from… — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
“So let me emphasize the important thing: there’s no cognitive difference in reading a sentence in a print book versus a digital book.” — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
“33 percent of high school graduates who don’t go on to college never read another book for the rest of their lives, and 42… — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
“Those of a future generation will one day look back on printed books with the same benign and befuddled expressions that we use when… — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
“Being a digital native may have long-term consequences related to learning how to read.” — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
“You don't see people getting pulled over by the police for reading ebooks on their smartphones.” — Jason Merkoski Copy Share Image
