I've much the same problem with books. I love them so much, but they're pretty much taking over every available surface in my apartment. I was resistant to ereaders at first (still am for the most part because nothing beats a real book), however my roommate got me a Kindle Fire for Christmas (insanity!) and I have to admit I quite like it.

I've gotten a large collection of ebooks on there already, books I never would have picked up if they weren't free digital. I would suggest upgrading since your current ereader doesn't seem to be doing it for you. And also, having a flip open case might help with the "sensation" of holding a book. The case I have for my Kindle Fire opens in such a way that it feels like holding a book with it's pages flipped back, something I would never do with a paper book no matter how much easier it would be to hold them.