An e-book, also known as an electronic book, is an electronic version of a print book that you can download and read. What you need in order to read an e-book is an E-book Reader, which is a kind of 1 software used by your computer. Make 2 you have the proper Reader before you download your e-book from the Internet. The software allows you to change the words on the screen 3 proper size you like. It also helps you turn pages and change your choice of viewing. E-books are a fun alternative to 4 books. You can 5 them to any computer, including your 6 computer so you can take them with you when you travel, and create your own library of 7 of titles. Best of all, when you order an e-book, there is no waiting and no shipping or handling charges. The amount of time it takes to download your e-book 8 on the speed of your connection and the size of your e-book.