Ebook or paper book?

[nalnas_1]

I grew up reading paperback and didn't discover the joy of e-books until about three years ago. My daughter was born and I had nothing better to do while she breastfed except read books. I started the Harry Potter series and those got heavy and difficult with an infant on my lap so I switched to e-books and have loved the switch ever since. We have many books nestled into every crevice of our bookshelf and I do like to pick up a Japanese light novel or Lord of the Rings but the thought of having a virtual bookshelf is nice too. If I had to choose between e-book or paper books, as hard as the decision may be, I would choose paper books. I find it difficult to escape the absence of the glowing pages and lamp-lit glory of these books. It's also not a big loss if you drop the paper book in the bath as opposed to the phone or [insert choice of reading device].

Team Paperbook!

[Lainin]

I prefer e-books as it saves much space:) more convenient

[SallyH55]

Hi, everybody!
Even with the minor hassles of e-readers, I'm hooked. Every time I think of 3,000 books in a 3/8-inch space, I'm completely awed. I can carry a whole library wherever I go!

[Tneagle76]

There is just something about the physical book that gets me. I love the way they smell and feel lol..

For the sake of my marriage I have a lot on the kindle, but still.....

[S Lee Fisher]

E-books are easier on my eyes. I can enlarge print to help overcome my vision problems. However, there is nothing better than book in hand, comfy overstuffed chair, reading in front of a fire.

[Ando_Kara]

Personally I love carrying around my tablet or phone to read an ebook on wherever I am because 1) I don’t have to carry extra materials with me ‘cause my phone is anyway always in my hands so it is convenient, 2) I can zoom in if I can’t read something due to vision problems and 3) I don’t have to worry about it being lost since it’s saved on my device and I can find it there whenever I want to.
However, If you want to keep the actual copy of the book for a long time because it represents you or you just enjoy it so much, then a paper book can give you the full feeling of actually reading a book. Good old habits are always the best.

[Jennashby_87]

I went through a phase of downloading a lot of Ebooks because I don’t have access to a lot of books in my small town. I much prefer paper books though. I also don’t like to take out book from the library because I want to own them. I’ve always wanted a huge collection of my own books.

[Samantha McCraw]

I honestly think paper books are better! Nothing beats curling up with a book on the couch and reading.

[Leyla Ann]

I'd rather paperbook, it's healthier for the eyes, plus I'm addicted to the smell of books!

[Janeldonlee]

I prefer the actual book because I get interrupted to many times. Always, a call, text, email or some notification

[PeakPhobic]

I prefer the actual book itself even though you can have all your favorite books in one place with e-books.

[Glennberg]

Paper please.....
As a mom with 4 kiddos, between traveling, managing plug-in-time for other tech devices, or looking for a time out in my busy day, the simplicity of grabbing a traditional book feeds my needs far greater than the e-book. I can cover any book I am reading in public to gain my privacy while waiting at the docs. office. It is faster to open than my kindle or e-book in regards to opening. But, I do enjoy the ability to organize notes or other selected tabs through an e-book, and many e-books are cheaper than traditional (especially if you enjoy aged literature). Since my shelves and storing space has been quite full, the e-book has allowed me to keep and read other pieces of literature I might have to pass up on.
Loving my traditional books, and enjoying my e-books,
Crystal

[Lisathereader76]

i love paperback novel nothing beats curling up with a novel in your hand,i also love e readers for price of books and the nightlight to read by. If i had to choose paperbacks are it

[Melissa117]

I love having a físicas book in my hands when I read, but reading e books is very quick and easy because it’s all in the palm of your hands. Although e books are great, in my opinion they will never be able to beat a físicas book.

[scarr26]

I think both have their place - ebook for convenience when out and about, but oh how I love a 'page-turner'. And there is nothing like shelves full of books. Over the years I have re-read most of the books on my shelves, some many times. This is not something I would do on my Kindle. Strangely, If I felt I wanted to read a book again that I'd read from my Kindle, for me it would warrant buying the hard copy.