Just like many of you here, I've only ever photocopied books when I was in uni. Up until recently, all the books in my library are originals. However, that means that I actually read less than I would like to given the high cost of books in Malaysia and the unavailability (I had to place orders for some books I wanted through Borders and those cost me a bomb). I scoured Ebay to get a cheaper alternative to buying brand new books but the shipping charges meant that the difference usually wasn't that great (Ebay MY is HOPELESS when it comes to reading material).

After I discovered that I could get ebooks off the internet for free, I've had a much wider range available to me. I have no problems with reading ebooks - a book is a book is a book - although I must agree that there is nothing like holding the physical book in your hands and flipping through the pages.

One of my favourite authors supports piracy. And interesting viewpoint from him:-
http://www.newsweek.com/id/108715/page/1

(I think it is pertinent to add here that I own almost all of his books - in original hard copy).

Right now I don't see any titles that I want but will keep checking back. I'm not in KL ... do you guys have alternatives for those from other states?