NetFlix for Books ?

E M E R G I C . o r g: NetFlix for Books
Interesting idea. Netflix is already identified as a larger provider of raw bandwidth than daily internet file transfers. Although in their case, it is sourcing pure entertainment. Replacing the digital movie with educational content, and or literature seems an equally viable business model. I did a search and found that there is a service like this for paperbacks at $6.99 a month. NetFlix Equivalent for books so the model is proven.

I was wondering why a similar kind of "rental" service cannot be done for books in some of the world's developing countries. Yes, the neighbourhood libraries are there, but many have shut down or become smaller, since revenues have dried up and real estate has become much more expensive. Running a centralised service where 2-3 books can be sent each time to readers could be a workable idea.

More than watching movies and TV, the next generation has to read. And if we can take away the cost of ownership of books and make it easier and cheaper, perhaps they will.