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I prefer a paperless version. My library is my kindle. I can carry my entire library with me wherever I go.
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I used to prefer hardcovers, as a child. I’ve found that my tastes have changed with age and I now prefer paperbacks.
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Post by Lily Walker 1 »

Hardcover all the way. I don’t like how easy it is to ruin paperback books. However, there are times when paperbacks are more satisfying to read out of. If I feel like I don’t mind ruining the cover or spine of a certain book, then ai don’t mind reading paperback.
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Hardbacks, because the paperbacks get too quickly destroyed, specially when they are thick.
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Post by Loretta Morris 1 »

I prefer paperback books, because they are easy to carry in your purse or briefcase. Also you can purchase book covers for paperbacks for extra protection.
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Paperbacks always!
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I love both so much, that is so hard to choose! But I think I have to choose Hardcover. There is just something so nice about them!
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Post by Ramadevi Tatavarthi »

I like both of them. If I want to go with a cheaper option, then I would prefer paperback, but personally, I am more inclined towards hardcovers.
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Post by Anshuman Tripathy »

I don't care about the looks of a book or whether its paperback or hardcover. I just need the content to be suited to my needs, like they say, never judge a book by its cover!
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Post by Julia Begeman »

I'm not much of a collector, so I usually go for paperbacks because they're easy to just toss in my purse to carry around with me.
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Post by Julia Begeman »

Anshuman Tripathy wrote: 19 Mar 2024, 11:17 I don't care about the looks of a book or whether its paperback or hardcover. I just need the content to be suited to my needs, like they say, never judge a book by its cover!
Exactly! As long as the story is good, I'm happy
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Post by Tomy Chandrafrost »

Most of my books are paperback, but I prefer hardcover because paperback is more prone to tearing.
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Post by Shaheera Khan »

Paperbacks are cool and all, but hardcovers last way longer. So, when I wanna share some of my top books with my friends, I make sure to grab the hardcover versions.
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Post by Maria Lepre »

I use them both, I can't choose which is the best option. For me it's the same
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Post by Darya Pogromska »

A tough debate for me. I own plenty of paperback and hardcover books, and I don't have an issue with any of the designs. I must point out, though, that hardcovers offer more support for the hand while you're reading, alongside with the fact that the cover doesn't get damaged after prolonged use. For example, a paperback's cover might get bent or torn while being carried in a bag. I've had plenty of paperbacks suffer because of my backpack, which upsets me. I haven't found a foolproof solution for this issue yet, and will be looking forward to receiving feedback on how I can save my paperbacks :lol:
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