Let's say you wanted to read the latest science fiction thriller, or perhaps a celebrity chef's newest cookbook. You could go to your neighborhood public library and check out a copy, or you might take an easier route by going to the library's website from your home computer. Here you can download digital ebooks for free, just as you would check out print versions.
This trend has upset some publishers, who worry that sales of print versions will go down. To make up for this potential loss, most publishers charge libraries the same price for both digital and print books. On the other side, library directors do not want to pay that hefty price for ebooks, when consumers can download them for a much lower price at Amazon and other online retailers.
Both libraries and publishers must reach an agreement, since ebooks are here to stay. Many internet-savvy readers enjoy downloading digital books to their laptop, iPhone, or computer, and the trend can only grow in popularity.
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