In the digital age, information is a commodity to be sold, and it is no wonder that books continue to exist. Many people want to stay informed with up-to-the-minute information. They cannot process this information without background or context, and this is where books are important. Books help bring the world into focus because they provide a wide background of knowledge. They help people understand and see parts of the world that are far away, and examine the world in minute detail.
Books have long been a source for knowledge about the physical and social world. They help people see places they may never visit, and learn about the lives of people they might never meet. Books provide pleasure for those who want to experience a story. They educate and illuminate students, and boooks can also entertain.
