Can e-books replace paperbacks?

[Susieg61]

I love real books because there is just something about the feel of them and the smell. I love seeing them on my shelf too. But I love my kindle as well. If it's a book I want to keep I get the physical copy. But if I'm just going to read it, I get it on my kindle.

[WinterCandyMints]

No. I highly prefer reading physical copies of books. It feels more personal.

[ALynnPowers]

What will we put on the coffee table for decoration if there are no more paper books???

[Daljr1234]

In my opinion there is no better feeling than a hard copy in my hands.

[Allison_Wonderland]

Until recently, I detested the idea of reading electronic copies of books. I can understand the advantages and disadvantages for both hard copies and electronic copies, but I love going into a library where you can get to know the librarian that can recommend good books. I love the process of then finding that book, then physically holding it and turning its pages.
I've read both, and still prefer hard copies.

[bradybunch84]

We live in our RV fulltime and travel all year long so I thought e-books would be great but we have had issues of trying to recharge our tablets. The pro side to tablets is that you can carry so many books on them but the flip side is that you may have issues trying to keep them charged up. I carry physical books with us just in case........can't be without anything to read.

[bookowlie]

Until recently, I detested the idea of reading electronic copies of books. I can understand the advantages and disadvantages for both hard copies and electronic copies, but I love going into a library where you can get to know the librarian that can recommend good books. I love the process of then finding that book, then physically holding it and turning its pages.
I've read both, and still prefer hard copies.

I also love the whole process of browsing physical books, then picking one up and reading the inside blurb.

[vadadagon]

Not for me. They will never, ever replace a paperback. I don't care what argument you make to me I much rather have a hardcover book on hand than an electronic pad to read.

I do have a Kindle and I occasionally read from it (take on travel) but I get so much more enjoyment out of reading a book where I can turn the pages, smell the book and don't have to worry about battery life or if I leave it somewhere that I paid $$$$ for it and now lost it.

[Syntheticaudio]

I totally agree with the original point. I love the feeling of a book in my hands.

I got a kindle for Christmas but I used it so little I lent it to my mum and never really bothered to get it back. She needs it more anyway. The inly time I regret it is when I'm reading a really big book and my back starts hurting from having it in my bag all the time. Like now.

[vadadagon]

I also love the whole process of browsing physical books, then picking one up and reading the inside blurb.

That is how sometimes I pickup and read a new author or a new book. I'll pickup the book because the Title or cover art grabbed my interest and I'll flip to a random page to see if I like the style of writing. If it is one of those books that you have to read from the begining of a chapter I'll do that and then I'll read the summary to get an idea of what the book is about. Can't do that with an eBook (at least not at the Bookstore).

Also, love going to the Bookstore and perusing all of the books.

[kaitlynnkidd]

I hope that ebooks won't replace the real thing. Is there a better feeling than holding a new book in your hands? Books even have their own smell, a little musty, comforting, like a trip to grandmas house. I also just can't focus quite as well on something with a lit of screen. With a book there's nothing to distract you or tempt you into exploring countless other pages online.

[ALieLee]

I would rather lug around a real book. Yes E-Books are nice and easy, but the feeling of a book in my hand can never be replaced.

[Allison]

I don't think that's the case and I would never hope for a future like that! While I do love e-books, there is nothing like holding a solid paper back book in your hand, skimming the pages or even smelling the pages. It is divine!. I also love going to the bookstore and scanning the shelves even if I don't plan on buying a book. There's just a joy in owning a physical copy of a book, where you can look at and absorb the cover and pages forever.

[Janik]

In my opinion, a traditional book can never be replaced. There is nothing like sitting with a book open in your hands, reading and feeling the paper or smelling the book itself. It is a very good experience. I however own a kindle and love it and could never see myself not using it. There are benefits to using traditional books and e readers both, but I don't see an actual book being replaced and neither would I want to.

[Hadiqa]

I think they will eventually and if not completely then a few paperbacks will be there because technology is rapidly progressing and people tend to find it efficient, easy and convenient.