I think e-books are great; MP3 books (books on disc / tape), too. But in order to use e-Books via Library2Go on your tablet, you have to download the OverDrive Media Console app, then you have to create either a Kindle or Adobe account to read most books.
First and foremost, it really needs to be a straight-forward process of going to the library's website, then finding an e-book listing and checking it out as you would do with a printed book.
Second, having to secure either a Kindle or Adobe account means that you're being tracked by Amazon or Adobe. I already have an Adobe account, since I own their design suite software, which means that they're able to track my reading habits if they wish to. Creating a second ID, just to remain anonymous, just adds more password juggling and having to create an entirely new email address.
Still, gotta like e-books.
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