1. The document discusses the rise of e-readers like the Sony Reader and Amazon Kindle and e-book sales. E-book sales nearly tripled from 2008 to 2009 and continue to increase rapidly. 2. It notes the debate around whether e-readers will replace physical books and the memories and experiences people associate with reading physical books. 3. Amazon is cited as an example of a company that has seen large profits from the popularity of the Kindle e-reader.