I am a huge fan of paper books. I understand the downsides: they are more costly, it is worse for the environment, and they take up a lot of space. The upsides far outweigh those downsides. Paper books are my escape from the screens that surround our everyday life. It is my escape and my screen-free time. The smell of a book is one of my favorite scents in the world, and the aesthetic of a great bookshelf can bring your home together. Don't get me wrong, a Kindle is very conv