Do you prefer an e-book to paperback and why?

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Re: Do you prefer an e-book to paperback and why?

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I definitely prefer having a physical copy of the book I’m reading but I’m also not against ebooks either. I have an assortment of both.
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When I started running out of physical space for my books I started appreciating ebooks.
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There is nothing as sweet as reclining in your seat with a good book. Paperback is better and more friendly to the eyes but i also love the convenience technology brings.
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I prefer e-books because there are more options for taking notes, and they do not waste space in a library. It is also easier to review books if they are e-books in my opinion.
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I most definitely prefer paperback.

eBooks are manageable and easier to use but paperback feels good to the eyes and nothing can replace the smell of papers.
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I really prefer reading paperback. It's just a different feeling when you're able to flip through the pages with your hands and hold the actual book. I read using an ebook now because of convenience.
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I feel both have their own merit and demerits. I would check on the prices on the books and decide to go for the paperback or the kindle
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It is much easy and comfortable to use e book than a paperback. I is very convenient to read while you are traveling. However it cannot replace the paperbacks.
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Over the past few months I've transitioned over to 100% ebook (Kobo Clara HD). Pre-covid I read physical library books, with a handful of Kindle ebooks sprinkled in every year (I have a 5 year old Paperwhite). Then covid hit, our public libraries shut down and I had to start relying more on my Kindle. That made me realize how much easier ebooks were on my eyes. After a couple months of that I switched to a Kobo, which connects with my library's Overdrive system, and I haven't looked back :) I don't think I'll ever go back to print.
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Physical book by far. Unless I'm going on vacation - in which case an e-reader is my best friend for avoiding luggage overages.
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Post by marksm121 »

I prefer both according to the situation. some time ebook and some time paper book.
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I prefer an ebook its less inconveniencing
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I would definitely prefer a paperback but sadly I only got to hold a few books other than academic ones. My parents would always say "why don't you read your school books first?", whenever I asked them let me buy a book other than textbooks :cry2:
I feel so grateful to have internet where I could discover my hobby of reading... Guess who needed to get glasses after reading digital books nonstop? =p
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I prefer paper books mostly I cannot read more ebook
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Post by Sylvia-George »

The answer is simply yes! I prefer an e-book to paperback now, simply based of convenience. Especially at such a time with the present day and time Lifestyle we all find ourselves and living In. Although I must say, I do missed the feel of holding a book, flipping through pages, taking a walk , through and fro, either from home or packing lots, I will agree that, gone are the days, when going to the library, was a must.
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