Ebooks vs Real Books a travelers dilemma

Every journey begins with a book. Be it a self help book, a language dictionary or a travel book to make you feel less of an idiot infront of your host country's family and friends. So I begin with author Bill Bryson and his book IN A SUNBURNED COUNTRY. I confess that I cheated by reading the first chapter before packing it into my carryon and by what I've read thus far I doubt I will regret the extra weight!