Ebook or paper book?

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Whichever. As long as I can get my hands on a good book, give it to me. Space wise, and e-reader is more efficient for me, but if I had the space, I'd definitely go for it.
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I love, love, love, paperbacks! I love holding the physical copy in my hands, and then having the ability to collect them overtime! Yes, eBooks are generally cheaper, but I personally enjoy collecting and having them physically in my living space. eBooks are definitely more "neat" and "compact", with all your reading material in the same place. But, again, paperbacks for the win! :D
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Post by Sanderson Blue »

I love sitting down with an actual book. Feeling the book in my hand and turning pages is part of the whole experience. It feels a lot more relaxing to have a book in my hand than a device. It feels like a more leisurely experience and it's much easier on my eyes, as well. Reading is one of my favoured activities and as a single mom I don't get a lot of chances to relax so I will continue to read with actual book in one hand and a cup of tea in the other.
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Post by ashpop2110 »

eBook is good
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Post by MarinaY »

For quite a few years my vision was so bad the only way I could read books was an ereader, I love paper books but I needed it, so they're definitely not something to be looked down upon.
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Post by Lyday »

Paper book anytime. I just love the smell!
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Post by CianaStone »

I love books - hardback, paperback or ebook, it doesn't matter, but I do find it easier to curl up with soft candlelight with my Kindle :-)
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Post by mtevanss »

I love paper books. I love the smell of the pages and the sound of the paper as I turn the page. I get a certain kind of nostalgia when reading the paper copy of a book. From childhood to a young adult, going to the library was a favorite pastime. Reading a paper book reminds me of those years.
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Post by Fyrerescue29 »

I love both. On my iPad I have nook and kindle apps along with iBooks and my shelves are full!! I also subscribe to Scribd for more eBooks every month. At the same time, I love receiving physical books from the book club I belong to. I guess though I really favor eBooks because I spend a lot of time in the hospital and the portability is a huge factor. Also, I know that when I finish a book, another one is available with just a few keystrokes. Not that I'm going to run out of reading material any time soon though!!! Lol
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Post by TetDaath »

I actually prefer paper books over ebook. There's just something with it that allows me to take in what I read and to really be in the story. Also, the act turning pages is a bit rewarding too, no?

However, as much as I prefer a paper book over an ebook, there's just way too many books that I am interested in which is impossible to find in the areas I go to.
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I'll always go for paper books. Though I admit I have tons of ebooks on my tbr, I'd still love to have my own book copy. Sometimes I read the ebook versions first and if I think it's a good buy, a must-have and a favorite, then and there I will decide to buy one for myself.
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I do both. As someone else has stated, there have been a ton of books I have downloaded I never would have found otherwise. I also have a great book collection, mostly of series I frequently will reread or simply before I got a Kindle. I continue to purchase books if it's a series I will read entire series of.
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Ebooks are great, but I still like having a physical copy. I like seeing the book and holding it. The sound of the pages turning makes me happy :D
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Post by Amagine »

I enjoy reading through paper books and Ebooks. I enjoy paper books because it is so traditional and I enjoy the smell of books. I get a certain high from smelling them lol. I enjoy Ebooks because they are convenient and easier to get. I guess you can call me a hybrid reader. I'm also a hybrid writer as I would prefer to publish books through traditional and self-publishing.
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Post by Catarina Ferreira »

I choose both. I don’t have problems on reading in an e-reader. I still like to go to a book store, read and smelling the books and, eventually buy it. The reason why I sometimes choose an e-book over a paper book it’s because of the price.
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