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But doesn't being factually correct matter more than being comfortable? (I'm honestly not sure, asking that, whether I'm showing my ass, or if everyone sees it the way I do)
You're right that is based on observation. The prestige of something depends on the wealth, competence and cultural identity of the people seen to be doing it. Great (and now dead and uncontroversial) thinkers through the ages have read paper books. Posh people are depicted enjoying wine, and I've known rich people who like whisky. It's hard to afford rare arcade machines, but anybody can get hooked on candy crush.
Yup. People may or may not also enjoy history or whatever else, but it's a valid answer and there's no "wet fart" kind of reaction.
Another one I use is "I like anything that can be learned from a book". It sounds smart, and it's not untrue, since the medium could be either. The fact I don't use paper books very often doesn't come up unless they ask for details, and nobody has to date.