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Hardcover, for me it's like art. To touch them, to collect them, to display them. Yes, and to read them. While paperback is more travel friendly, I probably won't read while travelling or I'd just opt for the e-book.
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Definitely paperback! Not only because it's cheaper but also because it just feels better. I know some people like to be careful with their books to make sure there are no bend marks or things like that, but I actually like seeing them on the sides of the book because it tells me the story of the time we spent together and I can't get that with hardcovers. I don't like it if my cover page has any marks though.
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Decodemymessage wrote: 01 Mar 2009, 19:53 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. :roll: :lol:
Depends, is it a book I desire to keep for life, then harcover. Am I going to read it once, take notes and leave it on the shelf? paperback.
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I read both paperback and hardback books. Paperbacks are lighter and cheaper but tend to fall apart. Hardbacks can be quite heavy but are more durable and can last a lifetime.
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I prefer hard back.
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Paperback. It's much lighter.
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Hardcover all day everyday.
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Post by Shillah Andeso »

I love both. Sometimes I wish I had the hard cover and sometimes the paperback. It all depends with surrounding situations.
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Paperback, but I know everyone has a specific preference.
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paperback/hardcover

i love a good hardcover to be honest but i would always choose physical books over online ones.
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Post by Emidio Inocencio »

paperback are the cheapest but I enjoy more hardcover.
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Post by Vusumuzi Dube »

I actually enjoyed using a hardcover today but I still think paperbacks are better.
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Post by bookcollecter74 »

I am not one to pick sides in this historic war. I prefer paperback when I am doing research or writing, but when I am reading for pleasure I enjoy hardcover books.
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Still going for paperbacks.
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Hardcovers are uncomfortable for me so I prefer paperback
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