Ebook or paper book?

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For me, it's better to have paperback since it reminds me of old times. Melancholy.
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waniyaahmed wrote: 23 Feb 2013, 11:10 I know there is this hype around ebooks and readers, but honestly speaking I just don't get it! curling up with a good book, especially after a long day is my favourite thing and you just don't get the same feel with the readers. And who doesn't love a full book shlef anyway? What are your thoughts ebook or the real thing?
The real thing all the way. The smell, texture, and presence makes the experience a lot better.
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E-book. I have gotten so used to reading online/on my Kindle. I also can't afford that much physical copies because I read too much.
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I enjoy my eBooks as much as paperbacks. Paperbacks are better when reading at the library or at home, but with eBooks I can read anywhere. We take our phone wherever we go and our books comes with us.
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I prefer ebooks over paperbacks because I can conveniently carry them with me anywhere I go without worrying about damaging them or losing them.
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There is certain nostalgia about having an actual book in your hands, it adds to the whole experience, however, the practicality of ebooks, meaning not requiring to go to the bookstore each time you finish a book, among many other advantages
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It is difficult to choose between the two; there are days I just want to read an ebook, then there are also days I want to read a paper book. I guess I’m just inbetween
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I like my e-reader for books that I don't know if I want to buy the physical books, I like to utilize the library app to help with this as well.

But sometimes nothing beats having a regular book to hold when reading.
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I prefer the tactile experience of flipping through pages and the distinct aroma of a paperback, making it a more immersive and nostalgic reading choice compared to e-books.
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While E-books are very comfortable and easy to use, paper books are my favorite. I love perceiving words from an actual physical surface, plus my eyes are even more comfortable.
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I love ebooks for there user interface, they are easy to carry and occupy less space
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I love both, but mostly read on my (Kindle) Fire. It's the 10 inch. Reading magazines is a breeze on it. When I travel, which is often, I always have my library with me, which is much lighter than lugging around paper books. I read several books simultaneously, so having them all in one place is great. At the same time, I have an extensive library of physical books. Some are just not available electronically. Physical books are special to hold, and I enjoy having them on display and easy to locate.
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Paper books! The whole physical experience is so important to me - the smell, the feel of the pages, even just looking at a shelf full of books. They’re like little individual worlds all standing next to each other, just waiting to be entered. However, I do see the appeal of having ebooks around for certain things. It makes traveling with books easier. I have pain in my hands and sometimes with a big book it’s good to have the option of something lighter. I’ll always be team real books though!
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I love paper books but I think I got spoiled by reading digitally. Being able to search for when I forget some character or place is so helpful. Also I improved my English by reading on Kindle with the in-build dictionary.
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Well, It depends on the situation I find myself. Paperbook when I am want to read a book that matters alot. Such as academic or historical book.
Then when I want to read books like fictions, I can go with an ebook
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