Ebook or paper book?

[Krystie]

I think paper books are about the emotions you get and the e-books about being practical.
I really like holding a book and reading while I sit next to the window in a rainy day. I noticed that it's more likely for me to grab a book from a bookshelf and reread it whereas I've never reread an e-book. Not to mention how beautiful a full bookshelf looks! Also, e-books can be tiring for the eyes.
The good thing about e-books is that you can have many books in one device and even for free and carry them wherever you go without them being a burden.

[mydualbrella]

I prefer physical copies. I am an avid reader, plus my day job, and my writing career on top of that, makes too much reading on screens. It's ruining my eyes. I'll take a paper copy any day.

[vinay_j11]

Physical books have a certain charm about them. It's like holding on to your mother's hand - there is no substitute for this kind of feeling. But times have changed. eBooks are here to stay, we can't ignore them purely because they are so cheap and environment-friendly too! Having said that I just like to keep all my favourite titles as paperback books as they are dear to me. I don't mind reading all other books on a reading device.

[mandypanda]

I do love reading books the old-fashioned way. However, I definitely judge books by the cover, so in this sense, eBooks have made me more open to reading other books that I otherwise wouldn't have given a chance! They're also much easier to "carry around" on my iPhone. Nothing can replace the feeling of just curling up and reading a good book with real pages, though.

[simplime]

I used to be really attached to paper back books, but in the past few years I find myself reading more on my e-reader. Its so much more convenient, but I miss being able to easily share a book with a friend, or sell back a book to a used book store.

[imaredr]

I only read ebooks. Sometimes that can be a bummer if a book is not available in digital form.

[kjo]

I love books and i wouldn't chose a Ereader over a hard copy. But I do kind of like ipads though for some books if it's only available on kindle. I used to have a Ereader but when I got it I got bored and returned it afterwards.

[AlSedge]

personally speaking - I think we will always have both, and both have their place - this place may change a little over the years to come. eBooking still has a bit of developing to do, and our generation will need to grow out of the need to be surrounded at home by books (sigh), as the sad truth is that we read them and then show them in a bookcase as a sort of comfort to warm a room. We are doing a lot more sharing of books now thanks to development of the web and social media. But a good old fashioned book is a pal, and we will still use for special reading and company I think!

[Mariacopland]

I have always loved the feel and smell of a book. I can see the benefits of an e book and I sometimes read books on my iPad, especially on Wattpad as it is a great place to read books as they are written. However, I will never be converted to reading books solely on an e reader. I adore going to the library or a book shop and breathing in the smell of the books. It is also really lovely to be able to look through the books and get a feel for it. I feel that purchasing an e book takes away from this.

[TD Matzenik]

At home, I would always prefer to read book and preferably a nice edition, but in some situations, as when traveling, the number of works available on a small electronic device must be a consideration.

[jessmess]

I happen to love paper books as well. I love to read in the bathtub, which is kind of dicey to do with an ereader!

However, I do have a nook and I find it's really great for vacations. Before I had a nook, when I had to pack for vacations I would need to carry an entire backpack with the books I wanted to bring. Now, I just bring the nook and I have tons of books in a fraction of the space.

I see the benefit to ereaders, but I also loooooove books.

[liquidprinter]

omparing books to ebooks is like comparing mechanical watches to digital watches, or manual cars to automatic cars. No one doubts the convenience, reach, and flexibility of the ebook format, but it will never convincingly replicate the experience of a paper book—nor does it need to. Ebooks are a fundamentally new medium, stuck in an awkward growing stage.

[lovemesomejava]

My mom is 87 years old and it's getting harder for her to hold larger books for long periods of time. I'm getting her a Kindle for Christmas. I was afraid she would have a hard time with the technology part, but I can load books for her, and she got the hang of turning pages when I showed her the concept on my phone.

[thewalkingdead111]

It depends on if you travel a lot, if you do, then you should get an ebook (lightweight). If not I prefer a paper book.

[books_magic]

After reading tons of e-books, I still prefer paper books..but I started loving my Kindle so much, that I now don't mind having ebooks.