Ask the Readers: Do You Prefer Ebooks or Printed Books?
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There are many great things about ebooks, and there are many redeeming qualities of a printed tome. Ebooks are relatively cheap, paper-free, and easy to take where you go. Traditional books, as physical objects, are easier to share — and many people simply enjoy the tactile experience. It really depends on how you like to read.
Do you prefer ebooks or printed books? What are your reasons? Are there certain situations where you would grab a printed book, and others where you would download a digital version?
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I prefer printed books. I don't even and wouldn't consider getting an e-book reader!
I prefer ebooks- they are much easier to hold while I juggle a small child in the other hand. I love to read while I nurse and ebooks are a life saver in that regard.
I always prefer printed books. I spend most of my days in front of my computer in the office and also at home.. my eyes need rest from it.. and I enjoy flipping the pages of physical books than digital ones.. or maybe just because I don't a Kindle., and I've never thought of buying one. :P
Also one thing, I love seeing my books piled accordingly in my shelf.. though it takes time and effort to dust them everyday. I just love them the way they are.
I prefer printed book. I'm old fashioned.
I'm old school. I much prefer holding an actual physical printed book in my hand while reading. I like the feel of it, I like the smell of books...I already spend too much time looking at screens. When I want to enjoy some quality reading time I want a real book.
I'm still a hands-on book reader
There's nothing like the pleasure of turning pages in a book. I prefer printed books but do enjoy the convenience of ebooks when reading at night because of the light issue.
I like ebooks.