Cannot give up print

[DATo]

I have an eReader and I have used it but I find myself drawn to actual books. I think, in the final analysis, it has more to do with what you are used to. There is something else too: I like the idea of a library I can actually see. Call me "old fashioned" but I get more enjoyment out of looking at all the walls of my library lined with bookshelves containing 3000+ books than I think I would looking at my eReader sitting in the middle of a wall all alone despite the fact that it may contain the same number of books.

[Wasif Ahmed]

I like the original copy of a book more more than its e-book version.

[Gravy]

I have an eReader and I have used it but I find myself drawn to actual books. I think, in the final analysis, it has more to do with what you are used to. There is something else too: I like the idea of a library I can actually see. Call me "old fashioned" but I get more enjoyment out of looking at all the walls of my library lined with bookshelves containing 3000+ books than I think I would looking at my eReader sitting in the middle of a wall all alone despite the fact that it may contain the same number of books.

Very well said!

[Lauren M]

I choose real books over a kindle. I always have. There is nothing to compare to the touch and smell of a book. I'm staring at my small bookshelf longing to touch one just now. That said, Kindle and other ereaders have become something that is convenient. Now that I have an 18 month old, I can't easiely read one of my now delicate books, because she will see grab and rip.

So for the past year, minus a few careful and high out of reach reads (The new illustrated Hp!!), I have been religiously using my kindle. I upgraded to the paperwhite, so that I am able to read in bed without disturbing my grumpy husband. Again, it's a convenience.

[BexReads757]

I agree. I had a kindle for awhile, but I missed reading real books. The kindle also broke because I took it to the beach, and it overheated, but that's a different story. There's just something satisfying about turning pages.

[SandraTWP-BRW]

I, personally, in a perfect world, would only read print version books. But it's not perfect, and with our lifestyle (on the road often, even lived in our RV for nearly a year), I could NEVER store all the books we read. I've learned to make notes from an ebook, to really lean on the highlighting feature and even leave notes within the file... But it's not the same.

I got a hardcover book to read and review this week, and I'm just ITCHING to get to it on my list. It just looks so... cozy.

[ChrissieLeigh]

As a college student and an avid reader, I agree with you. I cannot stand the digital material. I prefer to have it in my hand so I can take note, etc., the way I feel comfortable and how I see fit.

[Fooch31]

I feel the same, i love my kindle and nook, but i still love the feel of a physical book !!

[Kaylin McFarren]

There's definitely something wonderful about the feel of a good book in your hands. My personal library attests to the fact. But eventually you run out of shelf space and find yourself double stacking or giving books away. I've come to the conclusion that if a book is great, I'll keep it. But if I'm not sure of the story or posted reviews, I'll download it on Kindle and decide if it warrants a paperback copy for future readings.

[Amagine]

There is definitely a lot of good to keep paper books. People always saying things like saving trees but do people really care about the trees. They just like ebooks because it's more convenient. The world is all about convenience. I'm like that too but I would never want to see printed books becoming obsolete. I still love my printed books because I just like being able to look at them and hold them in my hands.

[AGillbooksaretreasur]

I'm mixed about the subject, rather I like having books both ways. I'm a bi-reader. I enjoy having some books via e-reader. I have a monthly plan, it's inexpensive, I read as many books as I want without having left the house, battled the crowds at the stores, or more money changing hands. Granted not all the ebooks I would like to read are available. In this case my local library has ebooks I can check out. There are times when I would like to actually have a copy of a printed book. James Patterson's single non-fiction book, for instance. I wanted a copy of "The Innocent Man". I'm not sure, maybe it's more of a personal thing than a green thing.

[Chitopogi]

Yes, I still can not totally five up print. Especially since these are self help and technical books which I can't find elsewhere. Other than that, I will stick to using EBooks. They are more convenient and there's no need to cut the trees in order to make books. To the green enthusiast - I'm with you there!

[Ama Idim]

You're not alone on this, I prefer print materials

[ZeroChill]

You are not alone, I am of your kind too. Although I am still young but I love having something physical in my hand to read

[Amystl26]

I love holding and smelling the actual book! But, I had to borrow my boyfriend's Kindle for doing these reviews and I was pleasantly surprised! I like how much lighter it is to hold-- no sore wrists or forearms!