couldn't get the true value of a story (without) a trained bard.
Actually I'll agree with that too. Go to a story telling competition sometime or even try books on tape if they are done well, often by professional actors such as Tony Robinson reading Terry Pratchett (a perfect combination). It adds a whole new dimention of enjoyment. I love them for long drives.
Never tried a scroll but I have some books dating back to the mid 1800's and they feel wonderful, definitely not for speedreading or skimming.