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Do You Prefer to Read an E-reader or Book?

Kachina624 — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:34:55 GMT

I just saw a short TV feature where they claim e-readers are not nearly as popular as they were expected to be when introduced 15 years ago. They pointed out this may have saved the publishing industry.

Which do you prefer and why?

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Miss Pepsi — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:38:24 GMT

I prefer an actual book. I have enough books in the house to last me a lifetime so I don't anticipate purchasing any more so I am good.

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sydsgma1 — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:39:06 GMT

Love, love , love my Kindle. It is lightweight, and I can have many books available on a small device. The biggest plus for me is the ability to adjust font and its size on a backlit screen.

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DREAMON — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:40:22 GMT

Definitely a Hard Cover Book. I like to look at the cover, feel the paper, put it down on my coffee table and look at it etc.

I don't use E-Readers at all..I also don't like reading anything on my cell phone. I will go to my large screen to read whatever I want to research.

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PA Mom-mom — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:42:45 GMT

@Kachina624 A really good question. A few years ago I would have said I prefer books. But now I read on my iPad. The thing is, I can read several books at the same time without keeping a stack on my nightstand. It always opens to my last page, and I don't have to turn on the light. My eyes do get somewhat tired, but I'm not sure that would not have happened with regular books. I can also look up new words and research topics and physical items I'm not familiar with.

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Mz iMac — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:44:28 GMT

BOOKS

Because, I like flipping pages & the feel of book paper.

I do my reading either propped up in bed or sitting on my patio (w/popcorn & margaritas) w/radio or my iPod Nano playing music in the background.

I also love my fancy bookmarks. Most were gifts.

I find reading from a teeny tiny screen is NOT for me. Books need no batteries, usb ports, charger, etc.

Also, they are cheaper than reading gadets.

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QVCkitty1 — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:45:38 GMT

I'm a voracious reader and my Kindle is on of the best purchases I've ever made. I can adjust the light, font type and size. I can order a book at any time of day and have it in seconds, it is a reader's dream. I take it to all appointments , and it holds hundreds of books. Books are wonderful, but they take up a lot of space, and I can hold a library in my hand. I always purchase a cover, so it actually feels like a book. For me it is terrific.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:46:30 GMT

100% BOOKS.....

i have never owned an e reader and i dont purchase books online to read online.

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NicksmomESQ — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:50:56 GMT

I love the feel of turning the pages of a book.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:52:22 GMT

I also like the feel of a book and it doesn't break if you drop it. I have vision problems and the e-reading is very hard on my eyes. The time I spend on the boards and other online activities are so stressing, by bedtime I can hardly see.

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teganslaw — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:53:21 GMT

My Kindle. I can store a lot of books on it, and the Kindle is convenient to take with me when I go for appointments. I don't have to pay for books, because I download them for free from the library.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:53:34 GMT

Actual paper book. For some reason, I read faster and too much electronics gets to be too much electronics.

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Spurt — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:58:00 GMT

BOOKS!

I love the feel of the paper and and I like the turning of the pages, and using cute bookmarks......And Im SO TIRED of screens!!!

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LindaSal — Fri, 14 May 2021 19:28:56 GMT

I prefer real books, I haven't tried a kindle so I can't really give an opinion. DH and I are very laid back people. We never try to keep up with gadgets or electronics, we don't even have an Ipad. I have to say though, I do find a sort of comfort in holding a book.

@Spurt, very funny picture!

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author — Fri, 14 May 2021 19:42:58 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
I'm a voracious reader and my Kindle is on of the best purchases I've ever made. I can adjust the light, font type and size. I can order a book at any time of day and have it in seconds, it is a reader's dream. I take it to all appointments , and it holds hundreds of books. Books are wonderful, but they take up a lot of space, and I can hold a library in my hand. I always purchase a cover, so it actually feels like a book. For me it is terrific.

Me too! Never thought I'd prefer my Kindle but for all the above reasons I do. My old eyes love it, so easy to read especially at night in bed.

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JYWilliams — Fri, 14 May 2021 19:48:08 GMT

I prefer a book.

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Desertdi — Fri, 14 May 2021 19:50:06 GMT

Definitely paper..........and I'm running out of storage space.........

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feline groovy — Fri, 14 May 2021 20:04:20 GMT

A book; love the feel, smell, cover. and other stuff.

The hardcover version if possible since it's more comfortable for my hands.

Haven't bought an e-reader yet but it's on my wish list.

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lkat — Fri, 14 May 2021 20:08:51 GMT

I like and read both but if I had to pick only one, I'd pick my Kindle (I would NOT read on an iPad or tablet - too hard on my eyes).

I love that I can take it anywhere and read in any position. My favorite thing to do in the nice weather is lounge outside and read. So much easier to do this with a Kindle, especially if it's a lengthy book. I also usually have more than one book going at the same time and that's much easier to do that with a Kindle.

Also, while I do occasionally get books from my local library, it's a small town and doesn't have a huge selection. I almost always get books on my Kindle from Boston Public Library which has so many more books.

I also like not having to store a ton of books. I've lost track of how many times I've donated boxes full because my bookcase is out of space.

For any type of reference book or cook book, I prefer a hard cover. I do sometimes miss the feeling of turning pages, etc., but I'd still pick an e-reader if I could only have one choice.

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Boomernichols — Fri, 14 May 2021 20:15:42 GMT

@Kachina624 I suppose that I am an old dog that does not like new tricks. I prefer to hold an actual book and turn the pages