On average a new release hardback book will cost you about $20.00, and the paperback version will cost around $7 to $12. A new release downloaded to your Kindle 2 is $10.00. So, logically if you read a lot of new releases it will be cheaper to buy the book on your Kindle 2. Of course that’s only a savings if you already have a Kindle 2 digital reader. Getting your Kindle is an initial investment of almost $400 to start off with.

However, in the long term if you’re an avid book reader it still saves you money, and space! Think of the bookshelves lined with books that you may or may not read ever again. Many people easily have $400 worth of books sitting in their den or stuffed under their bed in piles!

Take $400 divided by the $20 new release hard back and that equals 20 books! If you have just 20 books you purchased when they were a new release that’s equal to investing in a Kindle 2. I think it’s safe to say that most people have more than 20 books somewhere in their home.

Personally, on our main bookshelf right now we have approximately 80 books. That’s not counting the two boxes of books that are under the bed, or the kid’s bookshelves in their rooms! We’re currently in the process of cleaning off the main bookshelf, replacing the books with Kindle versions, and donating the hardbacks to the local library. I have to admit I’m looking forward to the extra space in the house!