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Post by ⸗April⸗ on Dec 4, 2015 12:17:15 GMT -5
So, I have a question for all of you readers out there. When you read a book, do you prefer the feel of the physical book in your hand as you turn each page, or do you like reading via e-readers such as the Nook or Kindle? I know this can turn into quite the debate from readers on each side of the fence, but where do you stand in all of it? Or are you one of those readers who don't have a preference and like to read either way?
Personally, I don't mind either way, as long as the book I'm reading holds my interest. I'm what you could call a readaholic though, I have probably 1,000+ books just waiting to be read from all of my book apps combined (Kindle, Google Books, Nook) plus all of the physical books as well. It doesn't help that I get a daily email from BookBub offering lots of freebies via Amazon, Google and Barnes & Noble, haha. I think I've paid for about 5% of all the books I own on those apps, the rest have been free. At least I know I will never be without something to read though! And speaking of that, I do like the e-reader apps over physical books slightly more, because I can carry SO many more books that way, instead of having to have room to pack a bunch of books. I can carry one device that has hundreds available to me at any given time. So yeah, digital does win out over physical in that aspect.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2015 16:02:11 GMT -5
I rather enjoy a good book to read that I can hold. It helps me keep my place better, if I can turn the pages myself.
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Post by Teg on Dec 7, 2015 19:56:42 GMT -5
I always, always prefer the actual book to a digital copy. We have a lot of books in our house and we've both read them all. The digital books are awesome too, though. Especially when you're going on road trips and can't take all your books with you. I usually buy a digital book for my nook and read it on trips. If I like it, I buy it when I get home.
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Post by jennyoralice on Dec 28, 2015 15:31:08 GMT -5
I've always preferred the actual book to a digital copy. The only time I really use any kind of tablet or e-reader is when I have to travel, which doesn't occur very often. It is much more convenient to carry around a tablet or e-reader in your purse or carry-on than it is to carry around a bunch of books. When I am at home, I am much more happy with the actual book in my hands.
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Post by AllenaFaith on Jan 22, 2016 1:14:38 GMT -5
I prefer the digital version. It's easier for me to read, and I don't have to worry about damaging the book. I like how it shows your progress too.
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Post by Zeus on Feb 12, 2016 12:41:08 GMT -5
I like how e-books/PDFs are more accessible to you if you have a laptop or a table but I really like having the physical copy. It's just more convenient for me to turn the page as opposed to scroll down and then zoom in/out to see the text.
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Post by persona on Apr 14, 2016 14:36:39 GMT -5
Physical. Nothing beats turning the page of a book.
The only downside is how much space they take up.
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