Paperback or Hardcover?

[CaptainTurtle8]

I prefer hardcover because I tend to take my books with me wherever I go and they can take a little more of the wear and tear of handling. If I'm getting it from the library, I'll take whatever is available.

[angelmuktar]

Paperback for sure. The bag I carry around everywhere with me contains everything and anything. However, I never seem to ever, and I mean ever, for a hardcover book in it. it has to be the most frustrating thing in the world because I love to have a book with me always so I can read on the go. So, if I can get my hands on a paperback I do.

[emidio125]

I like more real and touchable books.

[theprakriti]

Hardcover is the best. I love hardcovers but the thing is they are more expensive. Also, sometimes the editions do not have as pretty covers as paperback. So, it depends individually on editions whether I should buy them or not.

[Pureader]

Paperback. I don't have a particular reason why, but I think old, battered paperbacks look so cool. You know they've been loved.

[Ink-Drinker-13]

I prefer paperback more often than not. Smaller books I'm fine with being hardback but bigger books are just a hassle.

[Alecza_]

Oooh... I mostly read e-books but I do have a bunch of books from the second hand store. Paperbacks although cheap, I feel like they could be damaged easily. I'd choose hardcovers over paperbacks anytime if I could afford it.

[Aud0119]

I usually prefer paperback because they are cheaper but if I am getting a version of one of my favorite books to keep, it can be nice to have it in hardback!

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[dcruzsammy]

Ideally, I'd go for a hardcover because I personally think it will last longer, and doesn't it just make your book collection look better? But my budget screams paperback, and that's not bad at all.

[Valerie Garske]

It was always paperback, but now I am 100% Kindle. I did not think I would convert, but now that I have I really love it. So easy on my eyes. I can make notes. Funny thing is, I still won't get rid of my books. My shelves are still packed. Old friends, you know.

[Excel 2021]

I read a lot of books. 8 don't fancy the container that carries them. I care more about the content

[HaloWarrior]

Which do you prefer? I am neutral and have both. Lol. When ever I get a series though I tend to get them all in paperback or hardcover. I know... I'm a snob.

I think buying a hardback cover is so much more worth it because given the same amount of use between the two, a hardcover will last longer. But if you don't want to spend too much on a hardback and you're good at taking care of your items then a paperback should be completely fine to use, as long as you're careful with it!

[lpedersen1498]

For me, this honestly depends on the book. If it's a maybe I'll like this kind of book, paperback. If it's part of a series I enjoy or something I know I'll read over and over, there's just something about a solid hardcover book that's so comforting. They look impressive on a shelf too!

[Shieldmaiden88]

If I buy a hard copy of a book I almost always purchase used paperbacks. I simply don't have an income that justifies spending much on my entertainment at this point. (great reason to be here ) Costs aside, I do like the feel of a hard cover book if I am going to be reading it at home. I used to do so much reading at various locations away from home that I definitely would not want to carry the extra weight and space of a hard cover book if a paperback was available. Now, my whole life has changed so much I have no idea if I will ever spend time sitting down outside my own home again.

[fridamadrid]

i've always been a fan of hardcover, but i also think paperbacks are way more practical