I did a quick search for previous threads on this topic but couldn't find anything relevant.
I am someone that likes to read a lot while backpacking, for example while eating lunch or while hanging out in camp in the evening. I am trying to figure out how best to incorporate this aspect into a through hike. I'm curious to hear the perspectives of others- specifically, how do you read while hiking the entire AT? Do people carry physical books (I imagine that this is often cumbersome, and it is difficult to plan when and how to get new books)? Has anyone carried a Kindle or Nook (or something similar), and if so, was it worth it? Or do most people find that they are simply too tired at the end of the day to devote much time to reading?
And lastly, are there any good book series that might take up the entire trail, or significant chunks of it? I recently read Master and Commander (the first of the Aubrey-Maturin series) and really liked it. As there are ~20 books in that series, I was considering saving the rest for a through hike. Does anyone have any other suggestions for lengthy book series worth of a through-hike?
Thanks!