So a couple of weeks ago I bought a Kindle. I love it, not just because of the tech factor but also because holding books and turning pages are a hassle for me. I just put reading off. So I've read more books in two weeks than I have in a year almost.

But people come and sit in my lounge/office and look at my bookshelf. We talk about common books and it lets people know what I'm reading. Sometimes they even take a book to read. Not to mention it looks good aesthetically.

It occurs to me that, in five years time though, people will be looking at books I read five years ago. My current reading collection will be hidden in my Kindle.

So perhaps there's an innovation needed here. Is it fake book covers for my shelf? Or a screen on my way that displays my Kindle library digitally?

Or is there just no replacement for paper and ink? Will the "bookshelf" become obsolete along with the conversations it provokes?