Paperback or Hardcover?

[Kylou]

I’m neutral. I get hardcovers of my absolute favorites or the classics. I own some paperbacks as well. I would say that I now prefer electronic for the sole purpose of lack of storage space.

[Nomzamo Nawodya]

Definitely Paperbacks work for me, more convenient for me

[thisisfinal213]

I prefer hardcover over paperback because it protects my eyes from dangerous radiations and other diseases. i like hardcover

[MohammedKatamish]

I read a lot of my books lying in bed and a hard back in that position is so much more difficult to handle

[Thirielle]

Its either as long as i like the story

[Compos An Mentis]

Hardcovers are ideal because of the simple elegance and propriety that they emit, but if I must be honest, I prefer paperbacks, not because I'm holding back on the money (never!!) but because they suit my way of reading far better than hardcovers. I read whenever I feel like it so it wouldn't do if I don't have a book to carry around with me everywhere. Hardcovers are simply too heavy for that. Another thing would be that paperbacks have this cute warmth that I can't feel when I read from hardcovers.

I can't explain it well...

[Aarondupont202]

I prefer Hardcover, mostly for the fact that they are much more durable. I have quite a few Paperbacks and the ones I have that are starting to get a little older are tearing apart from being bent and folded. While I agree that paperbacks are cheaper I think that paying the little bit extra for hardcover is worth the money as the book will last much longer.

[vaz222]

I prefer hardcover. Paperbacks are nice too. What I really don't like are digital copies.

[Armattcia666]

Paperback for new books because I am cheap!

Older books from thrift, Hardback all the way!

Digital for convenience only, not really a fan otherwise.

[ApatheticQ]

I prefer hardcover as far as aesthetics go, but I like the softer feel of a paperback in my hands.

[Megz]

If I were to pick up a book again instead of reading on my kindle I would say paperback. Paperback is easier to carry around when your on the go. When I was a teen the only books from the Library I wanted were paperback, so I could carry more home.

[esthernn]

Hardcover when not pressed financially,
Paperback when financially pressed,
Hardcovers last longer.

[purplecottoncandy32]

The good thing about paperbacks is that they are lighter and cheaper than hardcovers. Its great for a on the go read. However, I have realized that they don't hold up as well over the years. Hardcovers are a bit more expensive but the quality is worth it. They tend to retain their spine and have thicker pages.

[Bok]

It seems to me that paperbacks win hands down. As for e-books, I find that I tend to forget about them after downloading to Kindle. Nothing more enjoyable like an actual book, really - whether paperback or hardcover - for when I find the time to read.

[andromachi]

I can't really choose which one I prefer best. I use both kinds. I really would like to be able to buy more though. Most of my favorite books I have borrowed them from my city's library.